The news story has nothing to do with the pier!!! I could not find any "worthy" picture of this place except for this pier. I believed that if you found where the pier is located you will know the "hot" news. Again: The pier is not famous for anything...the city might be famous for nothing too, except for these unfortunate "news".
BTW - Bolaf guess about Eastern Europe was correct. I was under the impression that he knew it...