Sochi promises to face any emergency

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 08:50

Sochi, a city in Krasnodar Krai region of Russia, is located on the Black Sea coast near the border between Georgia/Abkhazia and Russia.

Putin says gays at Olympics must `leave children alone`

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 22:27

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said gays need not fear persecution at the Winter Olympic Games, but stood by a controversial ban on promoting homosexuality to children.

Russian lawmakers propose harsh new security laws ahead of Sochi games

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 08:46

Russian lawmakers announced plans to push legislation introducing harsher punishments for those who carry out deadly attacks, as Russia tightens security ahead of Winter Olympic Games in Sochi.

Russia closing most cases of Greenpeace activists: Group

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 18:09

Russia was on Wednesday dropping most of the cases against 30 Greenpeace crew members of an Arctic protest ship, marking the "final chapter" of a three-month criminal probe, the environmental group said.

Russian lawmakers approve new anti-terrorist bill

Last Updated: Saturday, October 26, 2013, 17:36

The Russian parliament has approved a bill toughening sanctions in terrorism cases ahead of the Winter Olympic Games next February, including a controversial measure that makes families of terrorists financially accountable for the damage.

Boston blasts a warning for Olympics: Russia

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 16, 2013, 13:51

Besides the 2014 event in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia will also host the University Games in Kazan later this year, as well as the 2018 Football World Cup.

IOC impressed with Sochi`s preparations

Last Updated: Saturday, February 9, 2013, 15:01

Delegations of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and National Olympic Committees (NOCs) have been impressed with the preparations for the Sochi-2014 Winter Olympic Games.

Russian Winter Olympic mascots to appear on coins

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 09:36

Russia has started minting 10 million commemorative coins featuring the three mascots of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games.

Canada inspired by impromptu national anthem

Last Updated: Sunday, February 21, 2010, 17:20

The Canadian men`s curling team took inspiration from a loud impromptu rendition of their national anthem to beat world champions Britain 7-6 on Saturday.

Canada strengthens security for Winter Olympic Games

Last Updated: Thursday, January 21, 2010, 20:47

Canada has put in place a comprehensive security plan for the XXI Winter Olympic Games next month, with provision to use force to defend new airspace-security restrictions.

Canada strengthens security for Winter Olympic Games

Last Updated: Thursday, January 21, 2010, 20:12

Canada has put in place a comprehensive security plan for the XXI Winter Olympic Games next month, with provision to use force to defend new airspace-security restrictions.