Keywords: PROTECTION


Honey labeling rules strengthened across Europe from june

Starting in June, new labeling rules for honey products will come into force across the European Union, aiming to improve transparency and protect consumers from misleading practices. The updated regulation requires producers to clearly indicate the origin of honey blends, listing each country of harvest......

Morocco launches central unit in Rabat to combat violence against women

A new central operational unit dedicated to supporting women victims of violence has been officially launched in Rabat, marking a significant step in strengthening protection mechanisms across Morocco. The structure, established under the Ministry of Solidarity, Social Integration and Family, aims to......

Indonesia approves historic law for 4.2 million domestic workers

Indonesia’s parliament has passed a landmark law granting stronger legal protections to domestic workers, marking a historic step for an estimated 4.2 million people employed in households across the country. The legislation, debated for more than two decades, introduces key protections such as......

Fungus from NASA clean rooms survives simulated Mars journey conditions

A fungus discovered in ultra-clean assembly facilities used by NASA could withstand the extreme conditions of a journey to Mars and persist on the planet’s surface, according to new research that raises concerns about biological contamination beyond Earth. The findings, published in Applied and......

Baby Food recall in Austria after poison contamination raises safety concerns

Authorities in Austria have issued an urgent recall of certain baby food products after traces of poison were discovered in jars sold in retail stores, raising serious concerns about consumer safety. The affected products include carrot and potato purée manufactured by the German brand Hipp and......

Britain may extend ban on gagging orders covering workplace abuse

The United Kingdom government is considering expanding planned restrictions on non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) used to silence victims of workplace harassment, discrimination, and abuse. The proposal forms part of a 12-week public consultation aimed at reviewing how far the upcoming ban should apply......

Basic-Fit data breach exposes personal information of 200,000 members in the Netherlands

European fitness chain Basic-Fit has reported a significant data breach affecting approximately 200,000 members in the Netherlands, raising concerns about personal data security in the fitness industry. According to the company, the breach involved sensitive customer information, including names, contact......

Towards a more effective and coordinated fight to protect forests

The Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE) recently held a hearing session with the National Agency for Water and Forests (ANEF) as part of the preparation of an opinion on combating environmental damage. The discussions focused on improving the overall effectiveness of the system, from detection......

Missing girl found in Spain a year after abduction by her mother

A six-year-old girl who had been missing for nearly a year after being taken by her mother in France has been found in Spain, bringing an end to a cross-border investigation involving multiple authorities. The child was located in the coastal town of Lloret de Mar, where she had been living with her......