At least one dead in bomb attack at Moscow building At least one person was killed and four others injured when a bomb tore through the lobby of a luxury apartment block in Moscow. World • 03 Feb
At least one dead in bomb attack at Moscow building At least one person was killed and four others injured when a bomb tore through the lobby of a luxury apartment block in Moscow. World • 03 Feb
Death toll from Moscow attack rises to 143 - authorities The death toll from the attack on a concert hall near Moscow last Friday has increased to 143, according to officials in Russia. World • 27 Mar 24
Death toll from Moscow attack rises to 143 - authorities The death toll from the attack on a concert hall near Moscow last Friday has increased to 143, according to officials in Russia. World • 27 Mar 24
Eight bodies found after Moscow sewer tour accident Russian rescuers have retrieved the bodies of all eight people who went missing after heavy rain trapped them in Moscow's sewer system during a guided underground tour, the TASS state news agency has reported. World • 22 Aug 23
Eight bodies found after Moscow sewer tour accident Russian rescuers have retrieved the bodies of all eight people who went missing after heavy rain trapped them in Moscow's sewer system during a guided underground tour, the TASS state news agency has reported. World • 22 Aug 23
5 dead after sewer floods during guided tour in Moscow The bodies of five people have been found in Moscow's sewer system and several others are missing after becoming trapped by heavy rain during a guided tour underground World • 21 Aug 23
5 dead after sewer floods during guided tour in Moscow The bodies of five people have been found in Moscow's sewer system and several others are missing after becoming trapped by heavy rain during a guided tour underground World • 21 Aug 23
European gas prices soar as Moscow imposes sanctions Pressure on Europe to secure alternative gas supplies increased today as Moscow imposed sanctions on European subsidiaries of state-owned Gazprom a day after Ukraine stopped a major gas transit route, pushing prices higher. Business • 12 May 22
European gas prices soar as Moscow imposes sanctions Pressure on Europe to secure alternative gas supplies increased today as Moscow imposed sanctions on European subsidiaries of state-owned Gazprom a day after Ukraine stopped a major gas transit route, pushing prices higher. Business • 12 May 22
Navalny's bank accounts frozen, says spokeswoman Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny's bank accounts were frozen and his Moscow apartment seized as part of a lawsuit while he was recovering from a suspected poisoning in a Berlin hospital, his spokeswoman said today. World • 24 Sep 20
Navalny's bank accounts frozen, says spokeswoman Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny's bank accounts were frozen and his Moscow apartment seized as part of a lawsuit while he was recovering from a suspected poisoning in a Berlin hospital, his spokeswoman said today. World • 24 Sep 20
Russia stages grand WWII parade ahead of reform vote Columns of tanks and troops paraded through Moscow as Russian President Vladimir Putin presided over grand World War II commemorations to stir up patriotic fervour ahead of a vote on extending his rule. News Lens • 24 Jun 20
Russia stages grand WWII parade ahead of reform vote Columns of tanks and troops paraded through Moscow as Russian President Vladimir Putin presided over grand World War II commemorations to stir up patriotic fervour ahead of a vote on extending his rule. News Lens • 24 Jun 20
Russian numbers improving but concern over Dagestan Russia is working on getting reciprocal medical aid from the United States after the country reported its lowest overnight rise in coronavirus cases since the start of May. World • 18 May 20
Russian numbers improving but concern over Dagestan Russia is working on getting reciprocal medical aid from the United States after the country reported its lowest overnight rise in coronavirus cases since the start of May. World • 18 May 20
Nine die in care home fire outside Moscow A fire broke out in a retirement home in the Moscow region, killing at least nine people with several more in intensive care in hospital, local authorities said today. World • 11 May 20
Nine die in care home fire outside Moscow A fire broke out in a retirement home in the Moscow region, killing at least nine people with several more in intensive care in hospital, local authorities said today. World • 11 May 20
One killed by gas blast in Russian apartment block A gas explosion at a residential block near Moscow killed at least one person and injured four, destroying several floors of the building housing 80 apartments, Russia's emergency ministry said. World • 04 Apr 20
One killed by gas blast in Russian apartment block A gas explosion at a residential block near Moscow killed at least one person and injured four, destroying several floors of the building housing 80 apartments, Russia's emergency ministry said. World • 04 Apr 20
Moscow uses facial recognition network for quarantine A vast and contentious network of facial recognition cameras keeping watch over Moscow is now playing a key role in the battle against the spread of the coronavirus in Russia. Coronavirus • 24 Mar 20
Moscow uses facial recognition network for quarantine A vast and contentious network of facial recognition cameras keeping watch over Moscow is now playing a key role in the battle against the spread of the coronavirus in Russia. Coronavirus • 24 Mar 20
Turkey says it will let refugees into Europe Refugees in Turkey headed towards European frontiers today after an official said the borders had been thrown open, a response to the escalating war in Syria where 33 Turkish soldiers were killed by Russian-backed Syrian government troops. World • 28 Feb 20
Turkey says it will let refugees into Europe Refugees in Turkey headed towards European frontiers today after an official said the borders had been thrown open, a response to the escalating war in Syria where 33 Turkish soldiers were killed by Russian-backed Syrian government troops. World • 28 Feb 20
Officer shot dead at Moscow's FSB security service HQ An officer in Russia's FSB security service was killed and five people were wounded when a gunman opened fire near its central Moscow headquarters. World • 20 Dec 19
Officer shot dead at Moscow's FSB security service HQ An officer in Russia's FSB security service was killed and five people were wounded when a gunman opened fire near its central Moscow headquarters. World • 20 Dec 19
Major losses for pro-Putin candidates in Moscow vote Pro-Kremlin candidates have suffered major losses in a Moscow municipal election following an opposition-led strategic voting campaign, Russian news agencies have reported. World • 09 Sep 19
Major losses for pro-Putin candidates in Moscow vote Pro-Kremlin candidates have suffered major losses in a Moscow municipal election following an opposition-led strategic voting campaign, Russian news agencies have reported. World • 09 Sep 19
Putin opponent Navalny freed after 30 days in jail Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has been released after serving 30 days in jail for planning opposition protests, which have grown into a movement that has shaken Moscow since last month. World • 23 Aug 19
Putin opponent Navalny freed after 30 days in jail Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has been released after serving 30 days in jail for planning opposition protests, which have grown into a movement that has shaken Moscow since last month. World • 23 Aug 19
Irish passport holder 'injured' in Russian prison An Irish passport holder, who is being held in Russia on suspicion of spying, has said prison authorities have hurt him, Interfax news agency has reported. World • 23 Aug 19
Irish passport holder 'injured' in Russian prison An Irish passport holder, who is being held in Russia on suspicion of spying, has said prison authorities have hurt him, Interfax news agency has reported. World • 23 Aug 19
Russian opposition leader discharged from hospital Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been discharged from a Moscow hospital where he was treated for an unexplained health problem and returned to prison under guard, his doctor has said. World • 29 Jul 19
Russian opposition leader discharged from hospital Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been discharged from a Moscow hospital where he was treated for an unexplained health problem and returned to prison under guard, his doctor has said. World • 29 Jul 19
41 dead after fire engulfs Russian passenger jet 41 people, including at least two children, were killed when a Russian passenger plane made a emergency landing and was engulfed in flames at Moscow's busiest airport yesterday. World • 06 May 19
41 dead after fire engulfs Russian passenger jet 41 people, including at least two children, were killed when a Russian passenger plane made a emergency landing and was engulfed in flames at Moscow's busiest airport yesterday. World • 06 May 19
Michael Cohen calls Trump 'racist' and 'conman' President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Michael Cohen told the US Congress today that Mr Trump is a "racist," a "conman" and a "cheat" who knew in advance about a release of emails by the WikiLeaks website aimed at hurting his 2016 Democratic presidential rival. US • 27 Feb 19
Michael Cohen calls Trump 'racist' and 'conman' President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Michael Cohen told the US Congress today that Mr Trump is a "racist," a "conman" and a "cheat" who knew in advance about a release of emails by the WikiLeaks website aimed at hurting his 2016 Democratic presidential rival. US • 27 Feb 19
Irish passport holder held in Russia 'misled' - lawyer The lawyer for a former US marine accused of spying by Russia said his client had been misled before his arrest and believed that a thumb drive handed to him in a hotel room had contained cultural rather than secret information World • 22 Jan 19
Irish passport holder held in Russia 'misled' - lawyer The lawyer for a former US marine accused of spying by Russia said his client had been misled before his arrest and believed that a thumb drive handed to him in a hotel room had contained cultural rather than secret information World • 22 Jan 19
Moscow Trump tower talks went on until election: lawyer US President Donald Trump had conversations about a proposed project to build a Trump Tower in Moscow throughout the 2016 presidential campaign, far later than previously acknowledged, his lawyer said today. US • 20 Jan 19
Moscow Trump tower talks went on until election: lawyer US President Donald Trump had conversations about a proposed project to build a Trump Tower in Moscow throughout the 2016 presidential campaign, far later than previously acknowledged, his lawyer said today. US • 20 Jan 19
US gives Russia 60 days to comply with nuclear treaty The United States has warned Russia that it would withdraw from the Cold War-era nuclear arms treaty if Moscow does not return to compliance within 60 days. World • 04 Dec 18
US gives Russia 60 days to comply with nuclear treaty The United States has warned Russia that it would withdraw from the Cold War-era nuclear arms treaty if Moscow does not return to compliance within 60 days. World • 04 Dec 18
US withdrawal from nuclear deal 'dangerous' - Russia Russia's foreign minister has warned that US President Donald Trump's plan to withdraw from a nuclear weapons treaty with Russia is a dangerous step. US • 21 Oct 18
US withdrawal from nuclear deal 'dangerous' - Russia Russia's foreign minister has warned that US President Donald Trump's plan to withdraw from a nuclear weapons treaty with Russia is a dangerous step. US • 21 Oct 18
New daily service between Dublin and Moscow Aeroflot is to operate a new daily service between Dublin and Moscow with an Airbus A320 aircraft. Business • 08 Oct 18
New daily service between Dublin and Moscow Aeroflot is to operate a new daily service between Dublin and Moscow with an Airbus A320 aircraft. Business • 08 Oct 18
Protests held in Russia against pension reform plans Thousands of people attended protests across Russia today against a deeply unpopular pension reform plan. News • 02 Sep 18
Protests held in Russia against pension reform plans Thousands of people attended protests across Russia today against a deeply unpopular pension reform plan. News • 02 Sep 18
