Drivers need to plan alternate routes as St. Petersburg introduces new traffic restrictions in two districts starting April 18.
The State Administrative and Technical Inspectorate announced partial road closures in the Krasnoselsky District due to water supply reconstruction. The side road of Petergofskoe Highway from Admirala Cherokova Street to Kuznetsova Street faces restrictions until June 30. Traffic will stop completely on the Petergofskoe Shosse side road from building 57A toward Admirala Cherokova Street until May 1. Another closure affects Admirala Cherokova Street from Petergofskoe Shosse's side road to Kapitana Grishchenko Street through June 30.
Petrogradsky District sees its share of disruptions because of road repairs...
St. Petersburg hit its hottest temperature of 2025 on Wednesday. The city saw thermometers climb to 21.3 degrees Celsius by 3 p.m., according to Mikhail Leus from the Phobos weather center. This reading topped the previous warmest day, which happened just two days earlier when temperatures reached 18.6 degrees on April 14.
Weather experts say the warming trend continues across the Northern capital. The city might break its daily maximum temperature record if readings keep rising throughout the day. Current temperatures already sit 9-10 degrees above normal climate patterns for mid-April in the region.
Residents enjoying the unseasonable warmth can also look forward to summer predictions recently released for the area. Weather services...
The summer heat that kicked off the week in St. Petersburg will fade into cooler temperatures for Easter weekend. Orthodox Christians will celebrate Easter on April 20 amid chillier weather.
St. Petersburg Hydrometeorological Center chief Alexander Kolesov predicts temperatures will start dropping on Thursday. April 17 will see highs reach only 13-15 degrees Celsius. The actual temperature might dip even lower depending on cloud cover. Easter Sunday brings another temperature drop with daytime readings expected around 10-12 degrees Celsius. Rain remains a strong possibility during the holiday.
Kolesov told TASS that an atmospheric front lingers over the region. This system makes cooler temperatures almost certain with a high chance of...
According to a major real estate agency, St. Petersburg house hunters can find the cheapest new apartments in the Krasnogvardeisky District. For just 3.3 million rubles, buyers can purchase a 21-square-meter studio scheduled for completion in late 2026. This represents the most affordable option currently available on the primary market.
Kolpinsky District ranks second for budget-friendly housing. Prospective homeowners can acquire a 22-square-meter studio apartment there for 3.41 million rubles. The property should be ready during the first quarter of 2026. Pushkinsky District holds third place with a 19-square-meter studio priced at 3.49 million rubles, also set for completion in late 2026.
The price difference becomes stark when...
Zimbabwe just passed a law that will significantly change the lives of volunteer groups. The new rules require groups to register with the government, report who runs them, tell officials about any changes they make, stay out of politics, use official banks for money matters, and explain where donations come from.
The government created tougher punishments for groups that break these rules. Groups must sign up within 90 days or face fines. Leaders can go to jail if their organizations support political parties or candidates. Officials can remove group leaders they think are doing wrong.
Foreign money transfers face more oversight. Groups must prove they fight money laundering. Organizations need to show they follow international rules...
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said after meeting with Commonwealth of Independent States officials that Russia plans to let countries outside BRICS use new payment systems being created within the group. National currencies already make up 85 percent of Russian trade with CIS nations, a figure that keeps rising. The Russian Central Bank offers its financial messaging system as one alternative payment option.
CIS foreign ministers gathered in Almaty for talks led by Tajik minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin. The meeting started with just ministers before expanding to include other participants. Muhriddin highlighted priorities during Tajikistan's leadership year, including better security, economic partnerships, transportation links, and...
A jury in Colorado found former Gambian soldier Michael Sang Correa guilty of torture. He served in a military unit called the Junglers under dictator Yahya Jammeh. The Department of Justice said Correa tried to escape punishment for his crimes after moving to Denver in 2016. Officials tracked him down through an investigation. Authorities first arrested him in 2019 for staying beyond his visa limits.
The 46-year-old becomes the first non-American convicted under a federal law allowing prosecution of overseas torture. Evidence showed Correa helped torture five people accused of plotting against Jammeh. Victims testified about being electrocuted, smothered with plastic bags, beaten, stabbed, and burned. His lawyers argued he merely...
Zimbabwe will host the 2025 African BMX Championships on Sunday at Mount Pleasant Cycling Club in Harare. The country welcomes this continental event for the third time in two years, building its reputation as a reliable venue. Riders from across Africa, including the Central African Republic, Sudan, Egypt, South Africa, and Côte d'Ivoire, plan to attend. The competition features age groups from four-year-olds to elite professionals, showcasing speed and skill.
Cycling Zimbabwe Secretary-General Elsie Mahumbe sees this as a chance to highlight both the sport and tourism potential. These visiting cyclists often bring family members along, increasing visitor numbers. The local federation can enter more athletes because the event happens...
Fans gave sungura musician Tatenda Proud Kahwa, known as Tatenda Pinjisi (Spanner Boy), a massive farewell yesterday in Mutoko. The 34-year-old died from injuries after a crash near Norton Tollgate Friday, while traveling to perform in Kadoma. Two band members also died, along with a female passenger. Many people traveled to Kahwa Village to honor how he represented Mutoko through his music talent.
Mourners included music promoter Partson Chimbodza, philanthropist Wanisayi Mutandwa, King David, Tendai Dembo, Pastor Charles Charamba, Mupositori Muchetu, Ammi Jamanda, Percy Masendeke, Chikomana Shaddy, Biggers Wakapihwa, and Wabvuwi. Family spokesman Howard Pinjisi thanked everyone for their support. Chimbodza, who mentored Pinjisi, said...
