The British newspaper The Financial Times previously wrote that Russian diplomatic facilities in Vienna have become the largest electronic intelligence platform for the Russian Federation in the West. According to her, the key facility is the so-called “Russensity” - a 9-hectare complex on the eastern bank of the Danube with a multi-story building of the Permanent Mission of Russia to the UN in the center.

Photo: Alexander Zemlianichenko / AP Rosstat began calculating the inequality coefficient among Russian residents using a new, additional method - after deducting taxes and taking into account regional differentiation of household incomes. “Starting from 2021, Rosstat, together with the Ministry of Labor and the scientific community, has been considering various options for improving the Gini coefficient.

An administrative protocol on “LGBT propaganda” was drawn up against the Moscow Nekrasov Library, and the case was transferred for consideration to the Basmanny District Court of Moscow. Mediazona drew attention to this. The specific circumstances that served as the basis for administrative prosecution are not disclosed. The Nekrasov Library is one of the most famous city public libraries in Moscow.

On April 21 - probably the day after arriving in Kharp - at about one o'clock in the afternoon Miftakhov was taken to the administration building, where the operational department is located. Polar Owl prisoners call this place “Lubyanka.” There, Miftakhov says, he was met by two convicts: one named Bulanov, the other named Mikhail. They took Miftakhov to the toilet and ordered him to clean it, but the political prisoner refused.

The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that, by decision of Vladimir Putin, Russian troops will unilaterally cease fire on May 8–9, during the celebration of Victory Day. The department said that it expects similar actions from Ukraine.

A ban on meat and fossil fuel advertising has come into effect in Amsterdam. According to The New York Times, this is about banning the promotion of lifestyles that lead to high carbon dioxide emissions and, consequently, climate change. Amsterdam became the first world capital to introduce a ban on advertising of meat products. Under the new rules, food products containing beef, pork, chicken or fish cannot be advertised, including restaurants that specialize in such dishes.

The US Department of Justice intends to use all available law enforcement tools to combat rising food prices. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced this at a press conference on May 4, Reuters reports . Prosecutors have already reviewed more than 3 million documents and conducted numerous interviews as part of their investigation into the meatpacking industry, Blanche said.

Argentine President Javier Miley has restored journalists' accreditation to the Casa Rosada government residence, more than a week after reporters were banned from entering, the Associated Press reports . On April 23, the president's press secretary announced the closure of the press center, which had been used by journalists for several decades. The official reason for the ban was the accusation of espionage against the Todo Noticias TV channel.

1475 The Insider Podcasts May 4, 2026 New episode of “Honestly” with Ksenia Larina. Guest - writer, literary critic Alexander Genis. Listen: Apple Podcasts Spotify Castbox Ksenia Larina: Good afternoon, good evening, dear friends. My name is Ksenia Larina. And as usual, every week we have a creative meeting in our virtual studio. And today I am pleased to introduce you to our guest - this is the writer Alexander Genis. Sasha, greetings. Alexander Genis: Hello, Ksenia. Glad to be your guest.

Hezbollah leader Naim Qasim said there is “no ceasefire” in Lebanon, but “continuing Israeli-American aggression.” This is stated in a written statement by Qasim, which was broadcast by the Hezbollah-linked Al-Manar TV channel, AFP reports . Qasim's statement came against the backdrop of new attacks by the Israeli army on southern Lebanon. The IDF said on May 4 that it had begun striking Hezbollah infrastructure in several areas in the south of the country.

Vladimir Putin announced that Melikov would leave his post and move to another job on April 30. As reported, the Chairman of the People's Assembly of Dagestan proposed Fyodor Shchukin for the post of Chairman of the Supreme Court of the region, and Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the President in the North Caucasus Federal District Magomed Ramazanov for the post of Prime Minister. Putin supported both candidates. Melikov has led Dagestan since 2020.

In some industries, the United States is already beginning to lose its position as the main regional partner. Thus, according to forecasts, by the end of this year the trade turnover of the Gulf countries with China will be greater than with the United States and the European Union combined. And the dollar, although it remains the dominant currency when paying for energy supplies, is experiencing increasing competition from Arab currencies and the yuan.

A suspected outbreak of hantavirus was recorded on board the cruise ship MV Hondius (IMO: 9818709) of the Dutch company Oceanwide Expeditions: three passengers died and several more people were hospitalized, the BBC reports . The ship followed the route from Ushuaia, Argentina to Cape Verde and is currently anchored near the capital of the archipelago, the city of Praia. There are 149 people on board.

The capital of Armenia will host the VIII Summit of the European Political Community on May 4-5, as well as the first ever Armenia-EU summit. The day before, delegations from more than 20 countries gathered in Yerevan. The full list of participants is published on the website of the European Political Community Summit.

Colonel General Alexander Chaiko has been appointed the new Commander-in-Chief of the Aerospace Forces (VKS) of Russia, RBC writes , citing a source familiar with the personnel decision and a source close to the Ministry of Defense. Chaiko will replace General Viktor Afzalov in this post. In March, Chaiko was included in the EU sanctions list among nine persons responsible for the massacre of civilians in the Ukrainian city of Bucha (Kiev region).