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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brian from the Backstreet Boys sues retiree for using the beach in front of his house

Brian Littrell of the Backstreet Boys has filed a lawsuit against a retiree for using the beach near his mansion in Florida, claiming her frequent visits invade his property.

Feb 27 • 22:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Thank you for life,' says retiree run over while walking his dog in RS; man underwent five surgeries

Alcione Ottonelli Pithan, a 64-year-old retiree, is recovering after being severely injured in an accident while walking his dog in Santa Maria, Brazil.

Feb 27 • 11:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Eino, 67, uses the bathroom handheld shower in an unusual way: 'Well then'

A 67-year-old retiree from Heinola, Finland, has gained attention for his unique use of a handheld shower in the bathroom.

Feb 27 • 03:45 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Quimper: a retiree shot dead by her friend who 'couldn't stand her anymore'

A 79-year-old retiree in Quimper was allegedly shot by her 64-year-old friend, who confessed to the crime, stating she could no longer tolerate her.

Feb 26 • 10:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

In Germany, a retiree targeted by an investigation after comparing Merz to 'Pinocchio'

A German retiree will not face legal consequences after comparing Chancellor Friedrich Merz to 'Pinocchio' during a Facebook critique, which was deemed a legitimate expression of dissent by local prosecutors.

Feb 25 • 13:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

German retiree called Merz Pinocchio; got the police on his back

A German retiree sparked a police investigation after referring to the Chancellor as 'Pinocchio' on social media.

Feb 25 • 10:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Couple indicted for suspected murder and robbery of retiree in the interior of Tocantins

A couple has been indicted for the suspected murder and robbery of a 68-year-old retiree in Tocantins, Brazil.

Feb 24 • 22:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Retiree is held hostage by armed men, forced to circle neighborhoods in Boa Vista

A 67-year-old retiree in Boa Vista, Brazil, was taken hostage by armed men and forced to drive around various neighborhoods before being released unharmed.

Feb 19 • 13:10 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

From Pemex to CFE: These are the millionaire pensions that the government pays; a retiree receives 1 million pesos per month

The Mexican federal government has revealed the exorbitant pensions paid to certain government agencies like Pemex and the Federal Electricity Commission, highlighting that some retirees receive as much as 1 million pesos monthly.

Feb 18 • 14:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

In twenty seconds, they threatened a retiree with weapons to steal his car in Lanús

A 67-year-old retiree in Lanús was threatened with weapons and robbed of his car in a violent incident that lasted only twenty seconds.

Feb 17 • 22:18 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The $LIBRA case: the mystery of the retiree without an address who appeared in the money route

The $LIBRA investigation reveals a connection between cryptocurrency creator Hayden Mark Davis and a retiree linked to suspicious money movements in Argentina.

Feb 16 • 13:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Life Behind Four Walls as an Adult: "My Room Costs More Than My Pension"

The article discusses the plight of adults sharing a house with minimal space and high rental costs in Madrid, focusing on a retiree whose room is a financial burden compared to her pension.

Feb 14 • 21:39 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A retiree from the occupied part of Ukraine contributed to the Ukrainian army. She received 15 years.

A retiree from an occupied area of Ukraine has been sentenced to 15 years for contributing to the Ukrainian military.

Feb 13 • 09:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Diego Vasallo: "I would have liked to be an English retiree in Menorca"

Musician Diego Vasallo presents his new band Løse, along with their self-titled album exploring alternative rock and post-punk sounds.

Feb 12 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Retiree wins nearly 6 billion pesos in Mendoza after betting 3,000 pesos on Loto Plus

A retiree in Mendoza, Argentina struck it rich by winning nearly 6 billion pesos from a 3,000 peso Loto Plus bet, making this a record win for the region.

Feb 11 • 23:20 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Retiree with triple citizenship wishes to visit Lithuania: headed straight over the frozen Neman

A 68-year-old retiree with triple citizenship illegally crossed into Lithuania from Russia over frozen waters.

Feb 11 • 11:24 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

USA: Nancy Guthrie Case: Arrested Person Released

In the case of missing retiree Nancy Guthrie, the man who was previously arrested has been released without charges.

Feb 11 • 09:25 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

New President Seguro: The Quiet Conqueror of Portugal's Right-Wing Populists

António José Seguro, once a political retiree, rose to power as Portugal's President with a historic electoral victory.

Feb 9 • 14:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Coming from Japan and the United States, collector keeps almost 2,000 payphone cards: 'Good times'

A retiree from Birigui, Brazil, has amassed a collection of over 1,800 payphone cards from the 1970s, 80s, and 90s, prompting nostalgia as Brazil phases out its remaining public payphones.

Feb 9 • 10:31 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Shooting in Međimurje: Killed a man and then himself

In a tragic incident in Mali Mihaljevac, a retiree was shot dead by an older family member who subsequently took his own life, according to police reports.

Feb 6 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Scammers use screen sharing to induce elderly man to pay R$ 14.5 thousand in third-party debts in the interior of SP

A 69-year-old retiree from President Prudente, SP, lost over R$ 14.5 thousand due to a 'False Lawyer' scam involving social engineering and technology, where he was tricked into paying debts linked to unknown individuals from Minas Gerais.

Feb 5 • 19:27 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Crime in San Isidro: retired man robbed and stabbed to death in his home

A 72-year-old retired man was found stabbed to death in his home in San Isidro after being surprised by at least three burglars who robbed him; one suspect has been arrested while two others are still being sought.

Feb 5 • 15:54 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Sent a protest email to the U.S. government and had my Google account shaken down... A life in fear

An elderly retiree from Philadelphia, John, faced intimidation from Google and federal authorities after he emailed a prosecutor about the deportation of an Afghan immigrant who assisted U.S. forces.

Feb 4 • 20:26 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

The right track for the blue jets

Pierino Gros, a legendary figure in skiing, expresses his excitement for his first Olympics as a retiree, supporting the Italian team and reminiscing about past Olympic memories.

Feb 4 • 06:49 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

The 80-Year-Old Retiree Who Won the Lottery and Used the Money to Create a Drug Trafficking Empire of 322 Million

An 80-year-old retiree from Greater Manchester, England, was convicted for using his lottery winnings to establish a large-scale drug trafficking operation.

Feb 3 • 18:31 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

CAROL ROTH: The money in your 'safe' savings account could vanish overnight

Many Americans mistakenly believe that their savings in trusted banks or credit unions are completely safe, as illustrated by a retiree's shocking experience of potential loss of her life savings.

Feb 3 • 12:00 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

71-year-old retiree dies while winter swimming in the Baltic Sea

A 71-year-old retiree has died while winter swimming in the Baltic Sea near Graal-Müritz, with rescue services finding his lifeless body after a large-scale search operation.

Jan 15 • 15:22 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Fake crypto expert defrauded 70-year-old for 6100 euros

A 70-year-old retiree from Vodice fell victim to an online scam, losing 6,100 euros after being contacted by a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment advisor.

Jan 13 • 09:19 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Peđa Grbin illegally appoints members to the Theatre Council, bypassing even the head of the department?

The Istrian National Theatre in Pula is embroiled in a scandal as Mayor Peđa Grbin allegedly unlawfully removed a member of the Theatre Council and appointed a retiree without following legal procedures.

Dec 30 • 17:19 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Elderly man found dead at home: mystery over the cause

Carlo Luigi Montalbetti, a 72-year-old retiree, was found dead on his sofa, with an autopsy scheduled to determine the cause of death amid reports of frequent disputes with his wife, who has been accused of maltreatment and is now under investigation for potential homicide.

Dec 30 • 04:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

82-year-old shot a boar and injured a young hunter. He has been convicted

An 82-year-old retiree was sentenced to ten months of conditional prison time after accidentally injuring a 26-year-old hunter during a wild boar hunting accident in Bilogora.

Dec 27 • 14:34 UTC

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