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Former Dom-2 participant Anastasia Balter has submitted documents to run for mayor of Ufa

Anastasia Balter, known from the reality show Dom-2, announced on her Telegram channel that she has submitted documents to participate in the competition for the position of head of the Ufa city administration. She explained the initiative by her desire to solve the city's problems beyond the city center. The next selection stage is on October 30, and the competition itself will take place on November 9.

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Opinions Diverge in the State Duma on Simplifying Utility Shutoffs for Debtors

Duma member Marat Nuriev proposed eliminating the requirement to confirm that debtors received a notice before their utilities are shut off, arguing that courts take too long. His colleague Alexander Aksenenko called the idea unfair due to the risk of errors and the human factor, and instead proposed reducing the tariff burden and increasing the transparency of management companies.

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Vapes Continue to Be Sold in North Ossetia Despite Adopted Ban

North Ossetia was the first in southern Russia to adopt a law banning the sale of vapes, yet the devices are still being sold in Vladikavkaz. Deputy Svetlana Doeva stated that the law's effect has been suspended, as the republic adopted it earlier than federal rules allowing a ban only from March 1, 2027. The rescheduling of deadlines in the region has not yet been approved.

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Stavropol will restrict e-scooter riding in 27 zones starting in spring

Starting March 1, 2027, riding e-scooters and other personal mobility devices will be banned in 27 recreation zones in Stavropol. The city hall has approved a list of 226 addresses for PMD placement. Mayor Ivan Ulyanchenko said kicksharing companies must update their software algorithms by March 1, 2027. The restricted zones include Central and Victory parks, Lenin Square, Fortress Hill, Komsomolskoye Lake and others. In July, the Stavropol Territory introduced fines for PMD violations: 3,000-4,000 rubles for individuals and 20,000-30,000 rubles for legal entities, with higher fines for repeat offenses.

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Video. Latest news bulletin | October 13th, 2026 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond in this Euronews news bulletin. In just a few minutes, our newsroom brings you the latest news and breaking news across world affairs, business, politics, culture, entertainment and travel, with the context you need to make sense of a fast-moving day. Reported with the independence and the European perspective that define Euronews, this regular round-up gives you a clear and reliable overview of the stories shaping our world

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