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More than 62,000 certified signatures in support of a popular legislative initiative bill calling for a nationwide ban on the use of cages for all animals farmed for food have been officially

ROME—Thirteen pit bull-type dogs from an illegal dogfighting and underground betting ring — including four puppies and a pregnant female — were recently seized in Gela, Sicily, as part of an operation

BRUSSELS ―The Icelandic government has formally confirmed it will introduce a legislative bill in February 2027 to amend the Whaling Act, giving “particular consideration” to a permanent ban on

Previously unpublished footage from Finnish fur farms shows that so-called "monster foxes"―animals selectively bred to grow unnaturally large for larger pelts―continue to be bred despite years of fur

BRUSSELS—As the European Commission considers its final response to the Fur Free Europe European Citizens’ Initiative , The Lancet Regional Health – Europe has published a commentary by leading

Animals are still being forced to endure chemical safety tests that do nothing to better protect people or the environment, according to new peer-reviewed findings from the Animal-Free Safety

BRUSSELS, Belgium—Humane World for Animals Europe (previously called Humane Society International Europe) welcomes today’s announcement by the French Government that it will end imports of hunting

BRUSSELS - The European Commission has decided to remove Russian sable fur pelts from the list of items banned from trade under the EU sanctions list, which was introduced to limit Russia’s ability to

ROME, Italy—There is good news for dogs rescued from dogfighting and for the organizations that care for them, in the form of a commitment to fund the costs of the animals’ care and custody. The