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Von der Leyen confirms Critical Medicines, Biotech Acts in pipeline

Two key legislative frameworks aimed at reducing dependencies on critical drugs and boosting the EU’s life science sector were included in the political guidelines of newly re-elected Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Healthcare

EU pushes against drugs with new Lisbon-based agency

The new European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) will work to tackle the health and security threats related to illicit drugs across the bloc focusing on the monitoring of new substances and cross-border cooperation.

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Matthew Perry: ‘Multiple people’ could be charged linked to death

An update has been given on the Friends star's death, with reports suggesting that the investigation is “nearing its conclusion” and that law enforcement officials believe “multiple people” could be charged.

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Alcohol caused 2.6 million deaths in 2019, WHO report says

There were 2.6 million alcohol-related deaths across the globe in 2019, and Europe had the highest death rate, according to a new report.

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Global health authorities issue warning about fake Ozempic

A new global warning was issued over falsified versions of a popular weight-loss and type 2 diabetes drug.

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Countries face drugs shortage with older medicines most at risk

A US expert discusses the growing problem of drug shortages and which medicines are impacted.

Healthcare

Drugs are 'everywhere' in Europe, agency warns in report

European drug agency warns of concerning patterns in the consumption of drugs across the bloc, with increasing public health consequences.

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US health advisers back drug to slow Alzheimer's disease

US regulators will make a final decision on the drug later this year.

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Gonorrhoea becoming more resistant to antibiotics, health bodies warn

A new surveillance report found that bacteria causing the sexually transmitted disease (STD) have increased in drug resistance.

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US panel rejects psychedelic drug MDMA as a PTSD treatment

MDMA, commonly known as molly, triggers feelings of intimacy, connection, and euphoria, but experts weren't convinced by the benefits of the drug for PTSD patients.

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Commission greenlights €1bn cross-border state aid to enhance drug discovery

The EU executive approves investment to fill unmet medical needs with a cross-border state aid scheme to develop and test novel drugs as well as advanced therapy products.

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US proposes reclassifying marijuana as less dangerous drug

The Biden administration suggested reclassifying cannabis so that it's listed at the same level as ketamine instead of drugs such as heroin or LSD.

Europe News

Europeans, South Americans gather in Hamburg amid spiraling drug crime

Cocaine seized in the major European port tripled over five years, the German interior ministry said.

Culture news

What crazy things have celebrities done with ashes over the years?

Ashes to ashes, funk to *record scratch* what???

Turkey

Turkish police seize third largest cocaine haul in country's history

Groups monitoring organised crime warn that the country is becoming an entry point for drugs reaching Europe.

World News

Romanian right-wing parties join efforts ahead of EU elections

The bloc's goal is to challenge the country's governing alliance and the rising far-right movement across Europe.

Travel News

'Amsterdam Rules': Pre-trip quiz aims to deter unwanted tourism

Amsterdam is softening its ‘stay away’ messaging - but it still wants to deter rowdy visitors.

Health news

Many cancer drugs remain unproven years after accelerated FDA approval

Some drugs remain unproven years after accelerated approval.

Destinations

Germany legalises cannabis: Could it become a ‘weed tourism’ hotspot?

Germany has relaxed its laws on the possession and cultivation of cannabis - but is ‘weed tourism’ on the cards?

World News

Hundreds arrested in French anti-drug police raids

French police arrested more than 190 people today in cities as part of a far-reaching anti-drug clampdown. President Macron described the raids as "unprecedented".