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plantbasednews.orgThe UK government has announced plans to phase out CO2 stunning of pigs before slaughter 'to prevent further suffering' and opened an eight-week consultation. The method is used on about 90% of the more than 10 million pigs killed in the UK each year.
s6.tvp.plLeśne Pogotowie in Mikołów has opened a 'Zwierzakomat', where injured wild animals in need of treatment can be left around the clock. All it takes is a text message.
v.wpimg.plWARS's autumn–winter menu, available on more than 450 PKP Intercity trains, includes a vegan bigos with plums.
wspolnota.org.plPoland's Supreme Administrative Court (NSA) ruled that an emergency seizure under Article 7(3) of the Animal Protection Act does not require proof of an immediate threat to life. It is enough that the animal's living conditions and state indicate a risk of harm.
gniezno24.comAn application for an environmental decision has been filed in Sroczyn (Kiszkowo municipality) for a 10-building poultry farm on the site of a former mink farm. Residents are collecting signatures against it; comments can be submitted until 12 November 2026.
pomorska.policja.gov.plPolice from Wejherowo, together with OTOZ Animals, rescued three malnourished dogs kept on very short chains without water or food. The 49-year-old owner may be charged with animal cruelty.
pliki.farmer.plA year has passed since the Polish Sejm voted to ban fur farming. According to Otwarte Klatki, at least 14 farms have been removed from the Chief Veterinary Inspectorate's register and 22 more are listed as empty or suspended.
ichef.bbci.co.ukThe Danish government has decided not to seek an exemption from the EU-wide ban on keeping mink. The last seven farms in the country, once the world's largest mink fur producer, must close by 7 August 2029.
Photo by krzhck on UnsplashBanners have appeared in Bieganów (Cybinka municipality, Lubusz region) against a farm planned by Gobarto that would hold around 40,000 geese and, outside the season, up to 88,000 ducks at a time. The project received a negative environmental opinion, but the company has announced an appeal.
Fot. Robert Stachnik [Radio Szczecin]The West Pomeranian regional veterinary officer, Dr Maciej Prost, told Radio Szczecin that measures against African swine fever have been only “averagely” effective and that the number of outbreaks in the region keeps rising. He also pointed out that the virus is spread not only by wild boar but also by people.
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VIVAThe Viva! Foundation has sent an open letter to the Supreme Medical Council and the editors of “Gazeta Lekarska” over a column that quoted a comparison of vegans to Hezbollah. The organisation wants a correction and a public apology.
Photo by Neenu Vimalkumar on UnsplashSince 1 August 2026, a nationwide ban has stopped private individuals in the Netherlands from buying, possessing or setting off most fireworks. New Year’s Eve 2026/27 will be the first under the new law, and most municipalities are refusing local exemptions.
Photo by Artem Beliaikin on UnsplashAuthorities are euthanising all live hens at the Mountain Pride Eggs farm in Peats Ridge, New South Wales, after footage of dead and dying laying hens was published.
Photo by Alexander Grey on UnsplashResearchers from SWPS University showed that giving a chicken a name and describing its habits reduces children's willingness to eat poultry. The UK's Daily Mail reported on the study on 19 October.
zielona.interia.plAn intervention by the police, the prosecutor's office, and animal welfare organizations is underway at the Łączna Zoo in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship. Following allegations of animal abuse, exotic species are being evacuated, although many still remain at the facility. During the inspection, buried animal bones were uncovered, along with disturbing living conditions, including inadequate heating and a lack of proper food supplies.
viva.org.plThe Viva! Foundation opposes the bill on the protection of the productive function of the countryside and has signed the protest letter "Reject the law that destroys the Polish countryside."
japantimes.co.jpIn the face of poor catches and rising prices, Japanese food companies are introducing plant-based alternatives to octopus, bonito flakes, and mentaiko.
instagram.comDue to the relocation of the workshop to Kasprowicza Street (Stare Bielany), we are looking for a pastry chef assistant.
Photo by Hansjörg Keller on UnsplashAt the meeting of the Animal Welfare Committee, a citizens' bill amending the Animal Protection Act (print no. 700) was discussed. More than half a million citizens signed the bill. The work covered specific provisions and amendments regarding shelter standards, municipal obligations, and stricter penalties for animal abuse.
Image © Stella McCartneyStella McCartney presents an ocean-inspired, entirely wool-free collection at Paris Fashion Week, outspokenly criticizing animal cruelty and overfishing.
greenqueen.com.hkTwenty-eight food organizations and companies have called on MEPs to reject amendments that would add words such as "burger," "sausage," "schnitzel," and "nugget" to the list of terms banned for plant-based foods. According to the signatories, such regulations undermine the EU Protein Plan.
ShutterstockThe Extraordinary Committee for Animal Protection has resumed work on the citizens' draft amendment to the Animal Protection Act, which has been signed by over half a million people. At the same time, 36 animal welfare organizations have appealed to Minister of Agriculture Stefan Krajewski to change the proposed kennel space standards for dogs, as they consider them too small. The criticism also concerns the announcement of inspections of the organizations themselves instead of real support.
offthetable.org.ukMore than 120 chefs from 26 countries, whose restaurants have a total of over 90 Michelin stars, have committed not to serve salmon from open sea farms.
thehindubusinessline.comOn World Animal Day, an Indian minister showcased Woofly: a powder for 40 rupees for 100 grams, produced in a strictly vegan facility. The profits are intended to support the organization People for Animals.
