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EU lawmakers back transparency rules for rentals

The European Parliament have approved new data-sharing rules that clamp down on illegal short-term rentals to protect the residents of European cities - many of whom face shortages of affordable housing.

The spread of short-term tourist lets via online platforms such as Airbnb has put pressure on the housing market in many places, as it cuts the availability of long-term rentals.

Navalny's Wife Urges EU: Combat Putin's Regime by Targeting Mafia Networks

Yulia Navalnaya, the wife of the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, delivered a powerful speech at the European Parliament, urging European Union countries to combat the influence of organized crime and corruption as a means to challenge Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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