International

Saturday, May 22nd 2021 - 00:39 UTC
WHO creates experts' network panel to prevent zoonotic outbreaks

The World Health Organization and three other international bodies, FAO, OIE and UNEP have formed a team of experts to help develop a global plan to prevent the spread of diseases from animals to humans.
Saturday, May 22nd 2021 - 00:01 UTC
FAT is beautiful; the powerful F-word has reached the covers of Playboy, Vogue and Sports Illustrated

Being overweight once meant you were shunned, laughed at, and discriminated against. Now a group of large and increasingly vocal and powerful women are leading the campaign to reclaim the F-word as a positive.
Saturday, May 22nd 2021 - 00:00 UTC
German quality control regulator nailed over failed breast implants

German product standards and safety testing giant TÜV Rheinland was found guilty of “negligence” this week after the German firm erred when awarding safety certificates for breast implants.
Friday, May 21st 2021 - 23:59 UTC
Falklands, 40th anniversary of liberation to be a year of commemoration and celebration

Falkland Islanders are hoping to mark the 40th Liberation anniversary with a year of events that both commemorate the liberation of the islands and look to their future, the Chair of the 40th-anniversary committee told Mercopress this week.
Friday, May 21st 2021 - 23:21 UTC
“Scenic Eclipse II”, confidence in the cruise industry and the luxury travel market

In a strong message of confidence for the future of the cruise industry and the luxury travel market, Scenic has started production on Scenic Eclipse II, the sister ship to Scenic Eclipse, the world’s most luxurious discovery yacht. The beginning of production was announced at the keel-laying ceremony, with the Croatian Prime Minister in attendance.
Friday, May 21st 2021 - 23:07 UTC
Leading EU corporations reaffirm their commitment to combat deforestation

Leading European multinationals from the food industry, involved in the production of food, cosmetics, consumer and luxury goods are calling for tougher EU measures to combat deforestation in their respective supply chains.
Friday, May 21st 2021 - 09:23 UTC
Truce between Israel and Hamas starts Friday at dawn

After 11 days of fighting, Israel and the terrorist group Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire starting at dawn on Friday, May 21, it was announced.
Friday, May 21st 2021 - 08:58 UTC
EU finalizes vaccine passport details as Summer season looms over

The European Commission has reached a decision whereby all member states are to accept the digital covid-19 certificate also known as “vaccine passport,” a document which will show whether people have been vaccinated against the coronavirus, and refrain from imposing additional travel measures such as quarantines to its citizens,
Thursday, May 20th 2021 - 08:57 UTC
Brazil: Breweries fined heavily for employing undocumented Venezuelan migrants whom they deprived of basic rights

The breweries Ambev and Heineken have been fined heavily in Brazil for the illegal employment in slavery-like conditions of Venezuelan migrants, who will now receive about R $ 657,270 (the US $ 125,000) in compensation.
Thursday, May 20th 2021 - 08:51 UTC
Gibraltar message to the cruise industry, “we're back in business”

Gibraltar is ready to welcome back cruise ships, their passengers, and their crew. The Port of Gibraltar and the Gibraltar Tourist Board have continued to work proactively during this pandemic to support the cruise industry.