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Pensions and Protests in Central Europe: Different Strokes for Different Folks

But changes to pensions inevitably create fear and loathing, while any positive impacts won't be seen for years. It's little wonder then that, with so many Czech governments having led a precarious existence, little progress has been made over the decades.

Russia requested an Arrest in Absentia of the Bulgarian Journalist Christo Grozev

Arrest in absentia for the Bulgarian journalist from the Bellingcat group of investigative reporters Christo Grozev was requested by Russia. He is accused in a case of "illegal crossing of the border of the Russian Federation". The prosecutor's office turned to the Lefertov Court of Moscow, TASS reported.

More women accuse Depardieu of abuse

More than a dozen women have accused veteran French actor Gerard Depardieu of sexual violence, with some allegations going back decades, according to a report from French investigative news website Mediapart.

The 74-year-old actor was already facing a charge of raping a French actress. Depardieu has, through his lawyers, categorically denied any wrongdoing.

Spain competition watchdog opens Google probe

Spain's competition watchdog has launched an investigation into Google for alleged anti-competitive practices affecting news agencies and press publications.

The probe seeks to determine if Google and its parent company Alphabet abused their "dominant position" in the Spanish market, competition watchdog CNMC said in a statement late on March 28.

Croat Detained for Posting Videos of Him Racially Abusing Foreigners

The main square in Zagreb. Photo: EPA-EFE/ANTONIO BAT

The 35-year-old man from Ivanic Grad, 30km from Zagreb, is in custody, police said on Monday.

Police said the video could qualify as a criminal offence of public incitement to violence and hatred. The law stipulates a prison sentence of up to three years for this crime.

Airbnb rolling out new screening tools

Airbnb says it will use new methods to spot and block people who try to use the short-term rental service to throw a party.

The company said on Aug. 16 it has introduced technology that examines the would-be renter's history on Airbnb, how far they live from the home they want to rent, whether they're renting for a weekday or weekend, and other factors.

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