Limiting animal testing without hindering scientific research

The use of animals in scientific experiments could soon be reduced by new legislation, approved by the Agriculture Committee on Monday, which strives to strike the right balance between improving animal welfare and assisting research against diseases. more »

Society
Published: 13/07/2010

EU travel rights - peace of mind for passengers

EU holidaymakers travelling by plane or train are protected by a whole range of consumer rights. more »

Society
Published: 09/07/2010

Commission welcomes European Parliament approval for maritime passenger rights

The European Commission welcomes the European Parliament voting in favour of a regulation on rights of passengers travelling by sea and by inland waterways. more »

Society
Published: 07/07/2010

Dealing with Europe's growing mountain of electrical waste

Mobile phones, computers, TVs - we like them but where do they go when we are finished with them? In the worst case they can be dismantled by hand for scrap by children in developing countries. more »

Society
Published: 01/07/2010

Incumbent and former heads of state, politicians and diplomats offer condolences to the people og Lithuania on the passing of President A. M. Brazauskas

Following the death of President Algirdas Mykolas Brazauskas, on 28 June Lithuanian Embassies abroad opened the door for people, who want to sign the Condolence Book. more »

Society
Published: 30/06/2010

Transport: Commission launches campaign to inform passengers about their rights

Passengers will enjoy easier access to information about their rights when travelling by rail or air thanks to a Europe-wide publicity campaign in 23 languages launched by the European Commission today. more »

Society
Published: 29/06/2010

Condolences of Mrs Irena Degutienė, Speaker of the Seimas, upon Death of Former President H.E. Mr Algirdas Mykolas Brazauskas

Lithuania has been grieved by the heartbreaking news about the decease of Algirdas Mykolas Brazauskas, former President, Prime Minister, Signatory to the Act of Independence, and the first Head of State of Lithuania after the Restoration of Independence. more »

Society
Published: 28/06/2010

After the passing of President Algirdas Mykolas Brazauskas following a serious and prolonged illness, President Dalia Grybauskaitė expressed deep condolences to his family

We have lost a warm person and a prominent politician who had been at the wheel of state at challenging and difficult stages in the history of Lithuania. more »

Society
Published: 28/06/2010

The social crisis warrants as much political commitment as the banking crisis

Europe's financial and economic crisis is increasingly becoming a social crisis too, and is testing European solidarity to the limit. more »

Society
Published: 04/06/2010

West Aceh bans tight women's wear

In a move to enforce a style of dress they believe is in accordance with sharia law, the authorities in the Muslim Indonesian province of West Aceh are handing out long skirts to women wearing tight pants. more »

Society
Published: 02/06/2010

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