PTR - May 30, 2014

June the 1st will become Black Sunday for thousands of Russian smokers. A new anti-tobacco law will come into force banning the habbit entirely in a number of public places. A new draft law suggests any media financed from abroad should register as foreign agents. It follows a similiar move against NGOs operating in the country. It's not just about bad lenders - Central Banks hav recalled licences from two investment companies. One of the was the oldest on the market.