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Chronology of the human rights scandal in Austria

Human rights scandal in Austria

Non-governmental organisations express concern about what may be a case of state repression of social activism

http://www.euroveg.eu/lang/en/news/news.php?id=34905

 

Human rights scandal in Austria - List of endorsements by organisations

http://www.euroveg.eu/lang/en/news/news.php?id=34906

 

Common Press Release: Human rights scandal in Austria - List of endorsements by individuals

http://www.euroveg.eu/lang/en/news/news.php?id=34907

 

Austria: Ten people are imprisoned, although there’s no concret

http://www.euroveg.eu/lang/en/news/news.php?id=34814

 

Croatia: Animal Friends protests in support to Austrian colleagues

http://www.euroveg.eu/lang/en/news/news.php?id=34809

 

Austria: DDr. Martin Balluch is being artificially fed

http://www.euroveg.eu/lang/en/news/news.php?id=34743

 

Austria: Write letters of support to ten animal welfare workers

http://www.euroveg.eu/lang/en/news/news.php?id=34539

 

War and Wave of Repression against Austrian Professionals and Activists

ALERT: 08. June 2008 (18th day of the hunger-strike!)

http://www.euroveg.eu/lang/en/news/news.php?id=34391

 

Austria: Who's being caged?

http://www.euroveg.eu/lang/en/news/news.php?id=34344

 

Austrian activists in prison - UN Charter says '...innocent until proved guilty ...'

http://www.euroveg.eu/lang/en/news/news.php?id=34119

 

Dawn raids against anti-fur activists in Austria

http://www.euroveg.eu/lang/en/news/news.php?id=34060

 

see also:

EVU-Newsletter from May 2008

http://www.euroveg.eu/lang/en/news/newsletter/2008-05-01.php

 

Fishing and whaling

 

FAO: More funding needed in fight against illegal fishing

FAO project helps countries close ports to pirate fishers, but additional support required

http://www.euroveg.eu/lang/en/news/news.php?id=34933

 

Fast fall of Mediterranean sharks

Sharks in the Mediterranean Sea have undergone a massive decline over the last two centuries, scientists have discovered from historical records.

http://www.euroveg.eu/lang/en/news/news.php?id=34488

 

EU/Commission: policy statement proposes major changes in fisheries management regimes for 2009

The European Commission today published its annual policy statement on fishing opportunities for 2009, outlining the approach it intends to take when setting Total Allowable Catches (TACs) and fishing effort limitations for the coming year.

http://www.euroveg.eu/lang/en/news/news.php?id=34452

 

HSI: Norway has killed hundreds of whales every year since 1993, despite a slowing market.

And just weeks ago it shipped 5 tonnes of minke whale meat to Japan, where it is now stuck in storage without an import license -- seemingly unwanted by a country that already has more surplus whale meat than it can handle.

http://www.euroveg.eu/lang/en/news/news.php?id=34729

 

World's Nations to Consider Lifting Whaling Ban This Month

Information: IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare)

http://www.euroveg.eu/lang/en/news/news.php?id=34690

 

 

Ecological Consequences of Meat Consumption

FAO: High food prices could reverse agricultural growth in transition countries

FAO Director-General opens Regional Conference for Europe

http://www.euroveg.eu/lang/en/news/news.php?id=34929

 

Taking the Food Crisis Personally

In April, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on food policy called the diversion of crops to be turned into biofuels "a crime against humanity". Indeed, 100 million tons of corn and other crops that could feed people instead feed our cars.

http://www.euroveg.eu/lang/en/news/news.php?id=34816

 

The world only needs 30 billion dollars a year to eradicate the scourge of hunger

Time for talk over - Action needed

http://www.euroveg.eu/lang/en/news/news.php?id=34170

 

see also:

World Hunger: Heads of the United Nations discussed the issue

…and made a lot of statements

http://www.euroveg.eu/lang/en/news/news.php?id=34305

 

TV Report: Potential Fresh Water Drought

......because of heavy use and bad planning the world will soon face water shortages......

http://www.euroveg.eu/lang/en/news/news.php?id=34394

 

Is meat off the menu?

Yes says Raj Patel: growing food for animals is a waste of resources in an overcrowded world

http://www.euroveg.eu/lang/en/news/news.php?id=34805

 

The new vegetarianism: meat is more murderous than ever

Back in April, under the auspices of a campaign titled No Meat No Heat, around a million people in Taiwan - including the speaker of parliament, the environment minister, and the mayors of Taipei and Kaohsiung - vowed to never again touch flesh nor fish.

http://www.euroveg.eu/lang/en/news/news.php?id=34767

 

 

Vegetarian lifestyle

How to prepare for a vegetarian at a summer cookout

“It is hard for vegetarians to go to summer cookouts, especially graduation parties and such,” says Devon Musko, a lifelong vegetarian and University of Akron student. “The main dish is always meat and most side dishes have meat in them.”

http://www.euroveg.eu/lang/en/news/news.php?id=34876

 

Veganism is a consumer activity

The fact of the matter is, capitalism treats animals horribly

http://www.euroveg.eu/lang/en/news/news.php?id=34385

 

Video: The many excuses we make for eating meat

".......It's okay for me to eat meat because I didn't kill the animal myself....."

http://www.euroveg.eu/lang/en/news/news.php?id=34678

 

 

Vegetarian diet is healthy

New Vegetarian Food With Several Health Benefits

A new vegetarian food that boosts the uptake of iron and offers a good set of proteins. http://www.euroveg.eu/lang/en/news/news.php?id=34688

 

Who says you have to eat meat to be a successful athlete?

With each home run Milwaukee Brewers slugger Prince Fielder hit in his breakout 2007 season, a prototype was confirmed. Here was a big, beefy athlete swinging from the heels, producing an NL-leading 50 homers.

http://www.euroveg.eu/lang/en/news/news.php?id=34675

 

Vegetarian diet easy to follow on way to healthy lifestyle

Carrie Barrepski: Over the years I have tried many diets, from low-carbohydrate to low-fat.

http://www.euroveg.eu/lang/en/news/news.php?id=34530

 

Vegetarian or vegan diet takes 'wise meal planning'

Vegetarians (who don't eat meat) and vegans (who don't eat meat, dairy, eggs and other animal products) on average enjoy reduced risks of cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, cancer and other ailments, according to the American Dietetic Association

http://www.euroveg.eu/lang/en/news/news.php?id=34949

 

Cancer survivor credits vegan habits

Forty-eight-year-old Mary Bukowiec is a breast cancer "survivor" in the true sense of the word.

http://www.euroveg.eu/lang/en/news/news.php?id=34232

 

 

 

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