Hungary 9th in EU in Emissions Reduction
Hungary’s greenhouse emissions three years ago were a third lower than in the early 1990s, according to an environmental think tank.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen: authorities in EU take steps to safeguard vaccine quality
Authorities in the EU are aware that a batch of the active substance for COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen had been contaminated with materials for another vaccine manufactured at the same site.
Additional manufacturing capacity for Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine
EMA’s committee for human medicines (CHMP) has approved a new manufacturing site for the production of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine finished product. The site, operated by Recipharm, is located in Monts, France.
International Lynx Day: Celebrate the Biggest Wild Cat in Europe
The Eurasian lynx was once quite common in most of Europe. Nevertheless, the original populations largely became extinct, and their abundance has been dramatically reduced in the last two centuries due to hunting, landscape changes, and habitat fragmentation that hinder migration. Protecting large carnivores like lynx and their habitats is a key element of WWF’s conditions […]
Meeting highlights from the Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) 7-10 June 2021
PRAC concludes review of signal of capillary leak syndrome with COVID-19 vaccine Vaxzevria
International regulators and WHO address need to boost COVID-19 vaccine confidence
The International Coalition of Medicines Regulatory Authorities (ICMRA) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have jointly developed a statement to help healthcare professionals increase trust and confidence in COVID-19 vaccines and answer questions from patients about the development, regulatory review and safety monitoring of these vaccines.
Monetary policy decisions
At today’s meeting, the Governing Council decided to confirm its very accommodative monetary policy stance:
Szijjártó: Hungary Welcomes Romania’s Environmental Protection Goals
Hungary welcomes Romania’s recent accomplishments in the protection of the environment, Péter Szijjártó, the minister of foreign affairs and trade, said after meeting Barna Tánczos, Romania’s minister for environmental protection, water management and forestry, on Thursday.
Albania, Ukraine Accept Hungary Immunity Certificates
Hungary has reached an agreement with Albania on the mutual recognition of each other’s Covid-19 immunity certificates, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said on Facebook on Wednesday.
EC Refers Hungary to EU Court Over Urban Waste Water Treatment
The European Commission said on Wednesday that it has referred Hungary to the EU’s Luxembourg court over its failure to comply with the common directive on urban waste water treatment.