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Russia

Russia leads world in cat ownership — yet has 2.8 million strays

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Earth News

Pets abandoned in Portugal as vet costs spiral

One day they have a bed, a sofa, a place in the home, with someone to fill their bowls. Then, in an instant, many pets lose everything and end up dumped on roads or left at shelters.

World News

Cat caught trying to smuggle drugs into Russian prison

In Russia, offenders reportedly used a cat to smuggle illegal drugs into Correctional Colony No. 17 in the city of Nizhny Novgorod.

Vietnam

Vietnam cats rescued from slaughter as police bust theft ring

Vietnamese police arrested nine people and rescued more than 400 live cats destined for slaughter, reuniting dozens with their owners. Around 100 of the animals later died from their ordeal.

Travel News

Want to live for free on a dream island in Greece? Here's how

Fancy living rent-free on this dream island in Greece? There’s just one catch: you’ll have to meet a strict condition.

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Cats in costumes and beauty contests draw crowds at expo

Thousands of cat lovers gathered at Cat Expo India in Mumbai, where visitors explored cat beauty contests, pet care products, grooming services, accessories and premium food brands alongside dozens of felines.

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International Feline Contest: Europe’s 'most beautiful cats' gather in Sofia

Cat lovers from across Europe gathered in Sofia, Bulgaria, for the international Cat Show Expo, where more than 150 cats competed in a prestigious feline competition judged by experts from several countries.

Culture news

Walter Chandoha: A new book celebrates the king of cat content

Before there were cat memes, there was Walter Chandoha. The legendary feline photographer's earliest images are homaged in a new book, "Family Cats: From the Archive 1949-1968".

Moments

Heavy metal, GoT and cats: Quirky themed cruises to book this year

Blending hobbies and passions with travel and adventure, themed cruises are growing in popularity. These days, there’s a voyage for almost everyone.

Health news

Could pet cats help scientists understand human cancer?

Certain cancers in pet cats develop through genetic mutations very similar to those in humans, which could help improve treatments for both species, according to new research.

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Dogs and cats blessed with holy water in Madrid

Dozens of pet owners in Madrid brought their dogs and cats to Saint Anthony Church to be blessed with holy water on St Anthony’s Day.

Culture news

Animal magic: Why Spain is stopping black cat adoption for Halloween

Terrassa City Council in Spain has suspended the adoption of black cats this month to prevent the animals being used and abused in Halloween rituals to stop superstitions spreading during the spooky season.

Lifestyle

Fifteen pups (and one cat) steal the runway at New York Fashion Week

Fifteen dogs - and one fearless cat - strutted down the runway at New York Fashion Week to tremendous applause, showing off Anthony Rubio’s latest collection.

Cinema

Film of the Week: 'Sorry, Baby' - A masterful exploration of trauma

The story of a young academic attempting to heal in the aftermath of sexual assault, 'Sorry, Baby' is one of the most relatable depictions of trauma we've seen on-screen yet.

Business

Rising vet costs and abandonment are putting Europe’s pets at risk

The cost of veterinary services in Europe has surged more than 30% since 2015, outpacing overall inflation and hitting households hard.

Lifestyle

Ready furr their close-up: How cats became catnip to cinema

This International Cat Day, Euronews Culture's resident cat lady Amber Louise Bryce reflects on the rise of feline protagonists in cinema.

Nature

Why is Amsterdam installing tiny staircases along its canals?

Amsterdam councillors have earmarked €100,000 to make the waterways safer for animals.