Today’s front pages
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RussiaRecess is over
Outgoing Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin was elected president for the third time in the first round, with nearly 64% of the vote. Turn-out was 64%. Opposition activists allege widespread fraud.
Original article in Novaya Gazeta ru LinkNovaya Gazeta Moscow -
Russia“We have won. Glory to Russia”
Before a crowd of 100 000 people gathered near the Kremlin, Putin thanked those who voted him back into power.
Original article in The Guardian en LinkThe Guardian London -
RussiaRig and win
Despite the presence of webcams in many polling stations, the Russian presidential election was allegedly marked by fraud in favour of the winner, Vladimir Putin.
Original article in Frankfurter Rundschau de LinkFrankfurter Rundschau Frankfurt -
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RussiaPresident again - but election marred by fraud
Original article in Dagens Nyheter sv LinkDagens Nyheter Stockholm -
Poland16 people killed in train collision. Poland in mourning.
58 were also injured in a head-on collision between two trains travelling on the same track on 3 March at Szczekociny, between Krakow and Warsaw. It occurred one month after the EU began an audit of how Poland has used €4.8 billion in European aid for the modernization of its rail network.
Original article in Dziennik Gazeta Prawna pl LinkDziennik Gazeta Prawna Warsaw -
PortugalA woman must work 16 months to reach a man’s salary
A man earns €17,000 euros per year on average. To earn the same amount, a woman must work four months longer.
Original article in Jornal de Notícias pt LinkJornal de Notícias Porto
