Stories about Eastern & Central Europe from July, 2015
The Russian Government Wants Your Selfies to Be Safe
Several recent cases of young Russians getting hurt or dying while trying to take selfies have led the Russian Interior Ministry to voice its concern over the practice.
Fines for Violating Russia’s ‘Right to Be Forgotten’ Might Not Be So Stiff, After All
Lawmakers suggest that fines will likely be levied only after a search engine refuses to comply with a court order to delete links under the “right to be forgotten” protocol.
Police in Russia Might Soon be Allowed to Shoot at Women, Unless They ‘Look Pregnant’
Russian lawmakers want to expand opportunities for the use of firearms with impunity by police officers, allowing them to fire into crowds or at women.
Here's How Russia's New ‘Right to Be Forgotten’ Compares to Europe's
RuNet Echo looks at new Russian legislation that would introduce a "right to be forgotten" online, comparing it to the landmark European Court decision last year.
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