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Ikea closes website in Russia over 'gay propaganda' fears | Ikea closes website in Russia over 'gay propaganda' fears |
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Ikea is to close down an online magazine in Russia over fears it could flout the country's law banning the promotion of gay values to minors. | Ikea is to close down an online magazine in Russia over fears it could flout the country's law banning the promotion of gay values to minors. |
In a statement, the furniture giant said some articles in Ikea Family Live could be viewed in Russia as gay "propaganda". | In a statement, the furniture giant said some articles in Ikea Family Live could be viewed in Russia as gay "propaganda". |
The controversial law was approved by President Vladimir Putin in 2013, drawing criticism from rights groups. | The controversial law was approved by President Vladimir Putin in 2013, drawing criticism from rights groups. |
They say it has been used to ban gay rights events, a claim Russia denies. | They say it has been used to ban gay rights events, a claim Russia denies. |
'Ikea values' | 'Ikea values' |
In the statement (in Russian), Ikea said: "When we do business, we observe the legislation of the countries where we work, therefore to avoid violations, we have taken the decision to stop publishing the magazine in Russia." | In the statement (in Russian), Ikea said: "When we do business, we observe the legislation of the countries where we work, therefore to avoid violations, we have taken the decision to stop publishing the magazine in Russia." |
It said the magazine - which is published in 25 countries - "shows different aspects of people's lives at home, regardless of their age, gender, sexual orientation, nationality and religion". | It said the magazine - which is published in 25 countries - "shows different aspects of people's lives at home, regardless of their age, gender, sexual orientation, nationality and religion". |
"The magazine reflects the values of the Ikea company, including equal rights and opportunities for all." | "The magazine reflects the values of the Ikea company, including equal rights and opportunities for all." |
The company's press office in Russia stressed that Ikea had not received any official warnings in Russia related to the "gay propaganda" law, the AFP news agency reports. | The company's press office in Russia stressed that Ikea had not received any official warnings in Russia related to the "gay propaganda" law, the AFP news agency reports. |
Russian authorities have so far not commented on Ikea's move. | |
Ikea was founded in Sweden in the 1943, and has become one of the most successful multinational companies. | Ikea was founded in Sweden in the 1943, and has become one of the most successful multinational companies. |
The controversial Russian law envisages heavy fines for anyone providing information about homosexuality to people under 18. | The controversial Russian law envisages heavy fines for anyone providing information about homosexuality to people under 18. |
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