2012
08.08

The Week in Saratov 08/08/12

This Week in Saratov as a public service we leave out any mention of any sporting event.

More than 30 prisoners on hunger strike in Saratov

In the Penal Colony number 2 in Engels more than 30 prisoners demand to stop torture. This was announced by the deputy director of Human Rights Center of Saratov oblast Viktor Sinayuk

In respect of consumer rights advocate criminal case

Raman Investigation Division of the city of Saratov in the criminal case against the head of public organization engaged in consumer protection.

In Saratov, cheaper apples, cheese and fish.

Vermicelli risen
One kilogram of pasta increased by 2.6 rubles. It is also more expensive beef and vegetables – cabbage and carrots. But frozen fish, by contrast, fell by 3 rubles 40 kopecks. Now the pounds will cost 78 rubles. Decrease in prices for apples – almost three rubles, and cheese – 2 rubles.

Why is Russia the dead children thrown in the trash

Terminology, which is a public discussion of the history of the barrels, almost frightening themselves barrels full of dead little men, “medical waste”, “biomaterial”, “biological waste is Class B,” or simply “waste”.

Protection of Hay Market attacked journalists

What security chief replied: “Do not split, but not to shoot.” The list of victims, eight journalists – three television and two representatives of news agencies. Participating in the raid leader of the local “MGER” Vsevolod Khatsenkov and other public figures to help media workers were in no hurry.

The Egyptian army has announced the “successful” operation in the Sinai

The Egyptian military command announced on Wednesday about the success of the campaign against militants in the Sinai Peninsula, and that it will continue.

More than 120 MPs have signed a letter to the Bundestag in support Pussy Riot

The deputies of the Bundestag called punk-prayer in the Cathedral of Christ the Savior peaceful arts action, and the trial of the girls Pussy Riot – «draconian and disproportionate.” Every fifth member of the Bundestag signed a petition in support of the participating groups.

Protection of Platon Lebedev wants his immediate release

“Platon Leonidovich said that almost satisfied that the lawyers almost achieved the desired result,” – said Miroshnichenko. The lawyer added that the Archangel asks the court to reduce the sentence to a term already served, so his client could get out of the colony.

Swedish Foreign Minister: “Lukashenko is behaving like a bandit”

Today, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sweden, Anders Yorle said that before the end of August, Swedish diplomats leave Belarus, which means the termination of the Swedish Embassy in Belarus.

Scientists have uncovered the secret of a happy life

New Zealand scientists have discovered the secret of a happy life, having spent a more than 30 years of searching. As found by researchers from the University in the city of Dunedin, the key to happiness lies in childhood.

Examination of the remains of Yasser Arafat’s Swiss scientists will be engaged

According to the newspaper VIEW, lack of reliable information on the causes of Arafat’s death gave rise to rumors about his possible poisoning. Recall Yasser Arafat for many years headed the movement for the independence of the Palestinian people.

Scientists have created a computer model of the complete evaporation of the Earth

Calculations showed that in the atmospheres of both models in a wide temperature range is dominated by pairs (from the evaporating water and hydrated minerals) and carbon dioxide (evaporation of carbonate rocks), but in the case of “silicate Earth” at temperatures below 730 degrees Celsius into the atmosphere methane and ammonia .

The price of housing for young scientists will depend on the region

The cost of housing for young scientists will be set depending on the region. Dmitry Medvedev will give appropriate instructions Ministry of Regional Development and the Academy of Sciences. The decisive factor in determining the prices of apartments for young scientists, will become the location of the region.

Scientists have discovered the dangerous pesticides in the tissues of whales in the Solovki

Scientists have identified in tissues of beluga whales, inhabiting the White Sea, the high content of hazardous pesticides, widely used in India and China, told RIA Novosti program manager of the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) Ludmila Danilova.

And that was the Week in Saratov.