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US farming tasteless, toxic and cruel
British farming and food production are a remarkable success … the European Union at the end of this year, our impressive agricultural … range pigs than anywhere in Europe. In frequent talks with … is tasteless compared to an organic one, just as factory-farmed …
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Self-testing for HIV at home – successful project in Bulgaria
A demonstration project conducted in Bulgaria has shown that more people get tested for HIV when self-testing is available. In situations where testing is based in health-care institutions, it can be a challenge to encourage some people to come forward. Community-based testing is a good way to overcome those barriers, but it can be labour…
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COVID-19: Regional coherence and a spirit of collective support are crucial
Statement to the press by Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe’The response to the crisis has been very effective whenever the actions were prompt and resolute; but the virus has been merciless whenever partisanship and disinformation prevailed. Where the pandemic goes from here is in our hands. We have fought it…
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Carlsberg raises 2020 outlook on strong sales in China, Eastern Europe
… by solid sales in Eastern Europe and an improved outlook … percentage” fall in organic operating profit versus its … solid volume development in Eastern Europe and an improved outlook in … to bars and restaurants in China and Western Europe over the summer …
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WHO/Europe and the Turkic Council sign a memorandum of understanding
WHO/Europe and the Turkic Council sign a memorandum of understanding strengthening new partnerships in the WHO European Region Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe, and Mr Baghdad Amreyev, Secretary General of the Turkic Council, signed a memorandum of understanding between WHO/Europe and the Turkic Council on 11 September 2020. The memorandum…
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“Unusually early demand in Europe for overseas organic blueberries”
… overseas blueberries.” Carsol Europe get their organic berries from Argentina. … grown according to American organic standards, not European ones.” “The … . “The total demand for organic fruit and vegetable is climbing. But, this …
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‘We can do it!’: EU chief announces 55% emissions reduction target for 2030
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced plans on Wednesday (16 September) to target a 55% cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 as part of a broader European Green Deal programme aimed at reaching “climate neutrality” by mid-century. “For us, the 2030 target is ambitious, it’s achievable and it is beneficial for Europe,”…
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Sustainability in livestock farming is a matter of balance
Sustainability is a balancing act. This goes for every sector, but none more so than the livestock sector, one of Europe’s key focus areas in the EU Green Deal. Roxane Feller is the Secretary-General of AnimalhealthEurope. Repeating comments by Germany’s Agriculture Minister for Food and Agriculture Julia Klöckner during a July meeting of the European…
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Brown Danube: How Belgrade’s sewers taint Europe’s famous river
… they dump raw sewage into Europe’s venerated river. It … fishermen who live off the fruits of the Danube and the … of the high levels of organic pollution. If consumed, the bacteria … purify – Serbia is an EU candidate country which hopes to …
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In brief: the 70th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe (RC70)
For the first time, the WHO Regional Committee for Europe took place virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Among the highlights of this year’s session was the endorsement by Member States of the European Programme of Work (EPW). The EPW sets down a 5-year vision of how WHO/Europe and Member States will work together…