Lifestyles
Just 25 Minutes of Physical Activity - Enough to Offset the Increased Risk of Death from a Sedentary Lifestyle
According to research published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, just 20-25 minutes of physical activity each day may be enough to offset the increased risk of death from a sedentary lifestyle.But higher daily tallies of physical activity are linked to a lower risk, irrespective of the amount of time spent seated every day, the findings show.In developed nations, adults spend a
Vegans and meat-eaters at the Easter table
Apart from the spiritual dimension of Easter, a prominent factor is the consumption of food, and meat in particular, during the holidays. Eating habits are a personal choice and are determined by a variety of factors, individual and collective, and the Easter holiday specifically is all about bringing people and families together to consume food.
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Spanish hunters stir debate in Turkey’s east
A group of Spaniards reported to be in Turkey's eastern province of Tunceli to hunt mountain goats despite it being prohibited has caused discomfort and anger among locals, sparking a nationwide debate.
Activists and non-governmental organizations filed a criminal complaint with the prosecutor's office in order to prevent visitors from hunting and leaving the city.
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Ornithologists warn of severe biodiversity impact of plans to amend Hunting and Game protection Law
The legislative proposal amending and supplementing the Hunting and Game protection Law, currently under public consultation, threatens the existence of dozens of bird species in Romania, warn representatives of the Romanian Ornithological Society (SOR).
Epidemic deepening negative consequence of internet overuse
Ljubljana – Internet use and screen time among children and youth have been increasing in recent years, which can have negative consequences on their development and cause addictions, heard an online conference hosted by the Logout centre on Tuesday. The epidemic has made the situation even worse, experts agree.
Romania’s Greens See Red Over Call to Restore Bear Hunts
The new Environment Minister has caused a storm by advocating a return to bear hunting as the best way to regulate the burgeoning population of these sometimes dangerous mammals.
Hunting is Banned in Albania, but Animals are Still Being Shot
Wildlife protection groups say authorities are failing to enforce a seven year-old ban on hunting, leaving a number of endangered species perilously unprotected.
Kilkis dog killer remanded in custody
A livestock breeder in Kilkis, northern Greece has been remanded in custody and slapped with a 30,000-euro fine after shooting and killing a fellow farmer's dog with a hunting rifle.
He was arrested after a complaint was filed by the dog's owner.
According to initial reports, he claimed that the dog was bothering his herd.
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World Happiness Report: Bulgaria is Ranked 96th in the World
UN experts announce Finland as the happiest country in the world for the third consecutive year, BNR reported, citing AFP.
The researchers conducted a large-scale survey of their World Happiness Report among residents of 156 countries to evaluate their happiness levels, taking into account factors such as GDP, social support, personal freedom and levels of corruption.
US couple hunt, kill mountain goat in Turkey’s Adıyaman
A U.S. couple have hunted and killed a mountain goat in the eastern province of Adıyaman after being given permission by the Nature Conservation and National Parks Directorate.
Hunting activities are permitted by the directorate within the scope of hunting tourism in the mountains of Sincik district.