European Laboratory Day Highlights the Power of Recognition in Laboratory Medicine

On November 5, the European Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (EFLM) will mark European Laboratory Day, a continent-wide celebration honoring the essential role of laboratory medicine professionals in patient care, research,...

Health Biotech Strengthens Global Footprint at CPHI Frankfurt 2025

The expo highlighted the company's increasing goodwill in high-quality, low-cost, and innovative drug production New Delhi, Delhi, India (NewsVoir) Health Biotech Limited (Health Biotech), a research and development-driven pharmaceutical company...

EU Commissioner warns of safety risks from Chinese online shopping platforms

All C103 News & Sport via Getty The EU Commissioner says he will push for stronger testing and tighter safety rules when meeting with Chinese officials. Concerns over the safety of products sold on popular Chinese shopping sites like Shein and...

Germany’s poultry future in focus

The upcoming edition of Landwirtschaft im Dialog (Agriculture in Dialogue) will take place on Tuesday 4 November in Berlin. This year’s theme is Healthy, economical, sustainable? Poultry ‘Made in Germany’. The event will explore the strengths and...

Healthcare professionals discuss innovation to enhance medical quality

HCM CITY — More than 350 local and international healthcare professionals gathered at a science and technology conference in HCM City on Friday (October 31) to share expertise and update the latest research and innovations in medical science and...

Britain 'faces invasion of deadly black widow spiders' - could one be in YOUR luggage?

Venomous black widow spiders could flood Britain unless the Government takes action against stowaway creatures, a welfare expert has warned. Hundreds of dangerous arachnids have entered the UK this year through food deliveries, cargo containers,...

Europe's secret weapon against Russian 'disposable agents'

Low-level agents are a key part of hybrid warfare — a mix of military, political, economic, and cyber tactics designed to blur the line between war and peace. In mid-October, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a "new comprehensive action...

Health service establishments urged to embrace innovation

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr Victor Asare Bampoe, has urged the management of health service establishments to embrace innovation and capacity building to address emerging challenges in...

Poland initiates payments under new parent subsidy program

Starting today, benefits will start being paid under the “Active Parent” program in Poland. The program introduces the following benefits for working parents of children aged 12 to 35 months: the so-called grandmother’s allowance, nursery...

EU Biotech Act: What it means for food

What does the EU Biotech Act mean for food? A quick summary EU Biotech Act aims to simplify biotech regulation across key sectors Food industry pushed for inclusion of agriculture and fermentation tech Second part of Act will focus specifically on...

Europe must step up efforts to protect environment: report

Europe must step up efforts to protect environment: report By Camille BAS-WOHLERT Copenhagen (AFP) Sept 29, 2025 Europe is a world leader in the fight against climate change but must do more to improve its resilience against global warming, the...

France sends personnel to Israel for Gaza post-ceasefire planning

France has dispatched a team of military and civilian personnel to Israel to contribute to planning efforts for Gaza's future following the ceasefire. Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot confirmed the deployment, stating that French representatives...

UK, Spain & Europe trial 4-day working week – do we really need it?

Empty streets on a Friday in Madrid. Credit: Enrique Campo Bello - Shutterstock In an era where burnout is said to be rampant and work-life balance feels like a myth, the 4-day working week is no longer a pipe dream. It’s a policy experiment...

EU BRACE Project Empowers New Paralegals for Corporate Accountability

Thirty community members from mining-affected areas in Ghana’s Western and Western North Regions have completed intensive paralegal training, equipping them with legal tools to challenge human rights abuses and environmental damage in extractive...

France keen to make Rafale jets in India, boost not just defence but people-to-people ties, says envoy

New Delhi: France is keen for the Dassault Rafale fighters to be made in India, as it looks to strengthen its relationship with India based on three pillars—security and defence, partnership for the planet and people-to-people ties— French...

The Swiss Wrote the Psychedelic Playbook; Now Europe Follows

Is the EU on the precipice of a new golden age for psychedelic-based therapy? Germany and the Czech Republic have recently moved to legally recognize the potential of therapeutic psychedelics, and Estonia may soon join them as discussions on their...

The European Union said it plans to deploy a large delegation of election observers to Bangladesh

The European Union said it plans to deploy a large delegation of election observers to Bangladesh for the upcoming general election, scheduled for the first half of February, in what would be the first full-fledged election observation mission to...

What parents need to know about vaccinating children in Germany

Germany's official advice on vaccinations against diseases including meningitis have been updated. Here's what parents need to know about how, and when, children in the country should be vaccinated. Vaccinations are a key part of public health in...

Nazis, firefighters and masks: The fancy dress costumes that are illegal in France

While some costumes are obviously socially unacceptable, in extremely bad taste or both, France has actual legislation on this matter and some fancy dress can be punishable by hefty fines and even prison sentences. If you are planning a costume...

Nigerian govt moves to boost manufacturing of health, immunisation, nutrition commodities locally

The Nigerian government has perfected moves to ensure the manufacturing of health, immunisation and nutrition commodities locally in Nigeria, Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has revealed. He also disclosed, on Thursday, in Abuja, that the...