Skip to main content
Echo

Category / Daily archive

Society news — November 12, 2026

Society publications published on November 12, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

18 publications

  3. SocietyLocal GovCorruptionProtest

    Son Dismembers Parents, Hides Bodies in Freezer in Rostov-on-Don

    A 49-year-old man, Vitaly Shatilov, has been arrested for killing and dismembering his 74-year-old father, Vyacheslav Shatilov, and 73-year-old mother. The remains were found in the freezer and garage of their Rostov-on-Don apartment. Relatives reported the couple missing a week ago, and the son later confessed to the crime. Shatilov has a history of violence and was previously convicted for murder.
    20 sourcesSee all sources
  5. SocietyLawLocal GovMiddle EastBudget

    St. Petersburg Bans Vape Sales from 2027

    St. Petersburg's Legislative Assembly has approved a bill banning the sale of vapes and e-liquids within the city. The ban, which passed its first reading on November 11, will come into effect on March 1, 2027, and last until March 1, 2032. Deputies aim to reduce the availability of vapes, especially for young people, citing concerns about their harmful effects. The ban is part of a broader trend across Russia, with 17 regions already implementing similar restrictions.
    21 sourcesSee all sources
  9. SocietyProtestMiddle EastWhite-collar

    Two Arrested for Disrupting Work at Alhambra During Strike

    Two people were arrested during a picket at the Alhambra in Granada as part of a general strike. They were accused of assaulting police officers and workers who were trying to enter the monument. The incident occurred when two employees of the Alhambra attempted to start their work shift and asked officers for help in gaining access, as they were unable to do so due to the actions of the picketers. The arrested individuals were later released by a court.
    6 sourcesSee all sources
  14. SocietyLocal GovOrganized Crime

    German Citizen Arrested for Murder of Moscow Clinic Chief Doctor

    A 30-year-old German citizen, Daniel K., has been arrested for the murder of Marina Kaganskaya, the 60-year-old chief physician of 'KM-Clinic' in Moscow. The suspect confessed to pushing the woman down the stairs, beating her, and suffocating her with a plastic bag. He had been planning the murder for over a week, driven by jealousy after hearing her speaking to another man on the phone. The victim's son, Alexander, had introduced the two, and they had been in a romantic relationship for about a year.
    59 sourcesSee all sources
  15. SocietyWhite-collarFraudLaunderingCybercrime

    Transnational Network Dismantled: Over 100 Colombians Freed from Forced Labor in Cambodia

    A joint operation between Colombian, Spanish, and Cambodian authorities, along with Interpol, has led to the dismantling of a transnational human trafficking network. The network, linked to the 'Chinese mafia', recruited over 100 Colombians with false job offers, enslaved them in call centers in Cambodia, and forced them to commit financial fraud. Victims were subjected to harsh working conditions, threats, and physical abuse. The operation resulted in five arrests.
    3 sourcesSee all sources
  17. SocietyCybercrimeBreach

    Thai Airways Data Breach Affects 60,529 Passengers

    Thai Airways has reported an unauthorized access incident involving its travel service system provider Amadeus. Approximately 60,529 passenger booking records were potentially accessed without authorization, covering data from August 2023 to September 2023. The data includes passenger names, booking numbers, travel dates, routes, and cabin classes. For 376 records, passport numbers, phone numbers, email addresses, and membership data may also have been accessed. Credit card information was not affected. Thai Airways has been instructed to notify passengers and advise them to change their passwords and booking data.
    2 sourcesSee all sources