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Police Violence During Protests in Georgia: Sharp Criticism from OSCE and Ombudsman

The escalating protests in Georgia against the government's decision to suspend EU accession negotiations until 2028 have been accompanied by a wave of international criticism. Both the OSCE and the Georgian human rights commissioner have condemned the disproportionate use of force by the police. Reports of excessive police violence, numerous injuries, and arrests paint a bleak picture of the situation in the former Soviet republic.


Firtash Remains in Vienna for the Time Being: Regional Court Stops Extradition to the USA

The long-running legal dispute over Ukrainian oligarch Dmytro Firtash's extradition to the USA has taken a new turn. The Vienna Regional Court ruled that the controversial businessman's extradition to the United States was inadmissible. However, this decision may not be the last word in the internationally sensational case, as the Vienna public prosecutor's office has already announced that it will appeal by December 16.


René Benko at the Center of International Investigations: Arrest Warrant from Italy for Real Estate Projects

An international warrant for the arrest of Austrian real estate entrepreneur René Benko, founder of the Signa empire, has triggered a wave of investigations extending from Italy to Austria and Germany. The accusations range from corruption and criminal association to violations of tax law. While Benko was questioned in Tyrol and remains at large, extensive investigations are underway in Italy, involving over 100 searches and the arrest of nine suspects.


Jewish Museum Vienna Kicks Off Anniversary Year with Gala in New York
