Moldova has declared its readiness to grant Transnistria the status of an autonomous territorial entity in the form of a republic.

Even walking barefoot for a short time on cobblestones or pebbles has a beneficial effect on human health, reducing blood pressure. This conclusion was reached by John Fisher and his colleagues from the Oregon Research Institute after specially conducted studies. Many tourists are upset when they learn that on the coast where they are planning a vacation, there are no beaches with soft golden sand, but only pebbles and stones.

The Federation Council approved amendments to the country's electoral legislation. This bill “On Amendments to the Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation on Elections and Referendums and Other Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation” was submitted to the chambers for consideration by the President of the Russian Federation.

On a Moscow-Kyiv passenger train, the police discovered about 2 kg of natural diamonds, the public relations department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine told RBC. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, employees of the line department at the South-Western Railway of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine for transport during an inspection of the luggage of a Russian citizen discovered a specially equipped storage facility.

Mikhail Zadornov assumed the position of President - Chairman of the Board of the subsidiary retail bank of Vneshtorgbank "Vneshtorgbank Retail Services". This financial institution will begin its activities on the retail market under the Vneshtorgbank 24 brand on August 1, 2005. This was reported by the press service of Vneshtorgbank. M. Zadornov's candidacy for this post was approved in accordance with the decision of the Supervisory Board of the Vneshtorgbank subsidiary.

A representative of the international terrorist Abu Musab al-Zarqawi in Baghdad, Abu Abd al-Aziz, was detained in Iraq. This message was made today by the head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, US Air Force General Richard Myers, Reuters reports. According to him, the detainee was the head of the Baghdad cell of the al-Qaeda organization in Iraq, headed by A. al-Zarqawi. A. al-Aziz was detained on July 11, 2005. “during military operations,” noted R. Myers.

The Discovery spacecraft, which is several hours away from launch, has had part of its window skin fall off and damaged the protective coating on the tail section of the ship. The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) said it plans to fix the problems in the near future, AP reports. As one of the leaders of the Discovery launch program, Stefania Stilson, noted, it will not take much time to eliminate the malfunction.

A pensioner from Great Britain and a 30-year-old musician once again reminded people that all ages are submissive to love. Recently, this unusual couple played a magnificent wedding in the English city of Somerset. An unexpected continuation was the chance acquaintance of 70-year-old British woman Edna Townsend with 31-year-old musician David Martin at a meeting of organ music lovers. After a short conversation, they realized that they fell madly in love with each other at first sight.

Today the Federation Council approved the federal law "On Special Economic Zones in the Russian Federation." This law defines the legal regime of special economic zones (SEZs) on the territory of Russia, the procedure for their creation and termination, as well as the specifics of conducting business activities on their territory. In addition, senators approved amendments to some legislative acts in connection with the adoption of this federal law.

The Moscow prosecutor's office agreed to initiate a criminal case following the discovery in the center of the capital on July 10, 2005. on the site of the former Moscow Hotel, 1.16 tons of TNT. The Moscow prosecutor's office agreed to initiate a criminal case following the discovery in the center of the capital on July 10, 2005. on the site of the former Moscow Hotel, 1.16 tons of TNT.

A road race among pensioners took place in Holland. The average age of the competitors was 80 years old, but despite this, the event turned out to be spectacular and exciting. Pensioners from Holland recently proved to the whole world that they still have gunpowder in their flasks. Unlike many of their peers, who, having reached old age, sit down in front of the TV or start knitting and raising cats, Dutch old men participate in real rallies.

The Federation Council approved amendments to the law “On compulsory civil liability insurance of vehicle owners” (OSAGO), changing the conditions for the provision of compensation payments. The amendments expand the conditions for the provision of compensation payments by the professional association of insurers (Russian Union of Insurers). The law proposes to make compensation payments in the event of revocation of insurance companies' licenses to carry out insurance activities.

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree “On additional guarantees for the protection of the rights, freedoms and legitimate interests of persons suspected and accused of committing crimes.” In accordance with this decree, pre-trial detention centers of the Federal Security Service were transferred to the penal system of the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation. The presidential decree will be in force until the corresponding federal law is adopted.

As a result of the largest railway accident in Pakistan, more than 200 people were killed and about a thousand were injured. Such data is provided by the AFP agency with reference to the state television of Pakistan - PTV. Previously, 120 deaths were reported. Let us remind you that the disaster occurred 600 km northeast of the city of Karachi in the province of Sindh. A Lahore-Quetta passenger train parked at Ghotki station was hit by a Lahore-Karachi train.

The problem of the influx of visitors to Moscow has long been of concern to both ordinary citizens and the capital’s government. To understand what policy is best to pursue in relation to “guests of the capital,” Moscow officials compiled a portrait of a typical capital migrant worker. The problem of the influx of visitors to Moscow has long been of concern to both ordinary citizens and the capital’s government.