Infection in Prague Zoo Reaches Birds in Isolation; Veterinarians Euthanize Night Herons and Bitterns
Bird flu has been detected in Prague Zoo, leading to the euthanasia of six birds as a precautionary measure.
French MPs approve assisted dying bill
French Members of Parliament have approved a bill that would legalize assisted dying in the country.
Ostrava Theatre Will Present a Play About God and Euthanasia, Audience Will Vote During the Performance
The Ostrava Theatre is set to stage a play focused on the themes of God and euthanasia, involving audience participation through voting during the performance.
Euthanasia or assisted suicide: is it time to hold the debate?
The article discusses the philosophical and historical context of euthanasia and assisted suicide, questioning whether it is time for a broader societal debate on the topic.
End of Life: The National Assembly Once Again Adopts the Law Legalizing Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia
The French National Assembly has once again passed a law legalizing assisted suicide and euthanasia after a contentious second reading.
I'm a vet and there are 10 things owners saying goodbye to their pets should know
A veterinarian shares key insights for pet owners facing the difficult decision of saying goodbye to their pets.
LIVE - End of life: the Assembly votes again on the law creating assistance to die
The French National Assembly is set to vote again on a significant law concerning the right to die, which has been debated for years and previously passed in its first reading, though certain contentious points remain.
"We're going to try to make it last a little longer": in the Assembly, after the vote was postponed, the tortuous path awaiting the end-of-life law
The French National Assembly has postponed the vote on a contentious end-of-life law aimed at legalizing euthanasia, amid increasing dissent from several deputies.
End of life: 'French, do not follow in Quebec's footsteps'
Louis-André Richard warns France against following Quebec's euthanasia model, citing concerns from his own experience as a philosopher involved in the legislation process there.
Dog was to be euthanized – sister shot
A man accidentally shot his sister in the abdomen after he dropped his firearm while preparing to euthanize a dog, leading to his conviction for causing bodily harm.
Public Ministry requests new data after reports of euthanized animals to free up space in SC shelter
The Public Ministry of Santa Catarina is investigating irregular euthanasia practices at an animal welfare center in Joinville.
The editorial by Laurence de Charette: "End of life, the law of division"
Laurence de Charette's editorial critiques the divisive nature of proposed end-of-life legislation in France, emphasizing the absence of consensus and necessary safeguards.
FIRST READING: Canada likely to mark 100,000th MAID death by summer
As Canada approaches the 10th anniversary of legalized assisted suicide, it is projected to surpass 100,000 deaths under the Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) program, marking a significant milestone in the country's approach to euthanasia.
Euthanasia, assisted suicide: the left and the center want to expand aid to die
French lawmakers are pushing to expand options for euthanasia and assisted suicide, facing challenges from opponents seeking to impose restrictions.
“Let’s not call it euthanasia.” Terminal treatment will be ordered by a special committee
Czech Senator Věra Procházková advocates for legislation that allows for terminal pain relief involving life-shortening medications, while distancing the concept from euthanasia.
Spain’s top court rejects father’s bid to block daughter’s euthanasia
Spain's top court has denied a father's appeal to prevent his daughter from accessing euthanasia, affirming her legal right to choose this option under Spanish law.
Chronology of the 'Noelia' case | The judicial journey exhausts the instances in Spain
The 'Noelia' case has reached a critical point in Spain as a young woman with paralysis awaits euthanasia amid legal challenges from her father.
Father cannot prevent daughter's euthanasia
A Spanish constitutional court has rejected a father's appeal to stop his daughter's request for euthanasia, which is scheduled for August 2024.
DAYPAW ⟩ The cat Kaleo, who narrowly escaped euthanasia, dreams of a new home
Kaleo, a nearly blind cat who narrowly escaped euthanasia, is in search of a loving forever home after receiving care from the nonprofit organization Neli Käpa.
The Generalitat Reactivates the Process to Apply Euthanasia to Noelia
The Government of Catalonia has resumed the process to grant euthanasia to Noelia, a 25-year-old paraplegic, following a court ruling that upheld her right to assisted dying.
The Spanish justice system rejects the final appeal of a father opposing the euthanasia of his paraplegic daughter
The Spanish justice system denied a father's last appeal against his paraplegic daughter's euthanasia request, emphasizing the legality of the daughter's choice under national law.
The Constitutional Court rejects the father's appeal to halt his daughter's euthanasia
Spain's Constitutional Court unanimously rejected an appeal from the father of Noelia, a 25-year-old paraplegic woman, aimed at halting her euthanasia, affirming her right to make this choice.
The Constitutional Court rejects the father's appeal to halt Noelia's euthanasia
The Constitutional Court of Spain has unanimously rejected an appeal from the father of Noelia, a young woman seeking euthanasia, which aimed to suspend her request on grounds of fundamental rights violations.
'Beyond Zero Euthanasia, Realizing Animal Welfare'... Announcement of Gangwon's Animal Welfare Policy
Gangwon Province announced a significant increase in funding for animal welfare, pledging 25 billion KRW to support its new comprehensive animal welfare policies.
"This is what might happen to us in France": emotion in Austria after the assisted suicide of a 22-year-old suffering from long Covid
The assisted suicide of a young man in Austria suffering from long Covid has sparked emotional discussions and reflections on the topic of euthanasia in France.
Veterinarian at Evidensia Got Euthanasia Drug in Mouth
A veterinarian at Evidensia accidentally got euthanasia drug in their mouth due to improper equipment during a procedure, but was unharmed.
End of life: from Parliament to referendum, the executive's options to get its project adopted before the end of the mandate
French President Emmanuel Macron seeks to pass legislation on end-of-life care and assisted dying before his term ends, despite political challenges.
Grieving parents demand changes after 26-year-old son euthanized under controversial law
The parents of a 26-year-old Canadian man are calling for reform of the country's MAID laws after their son was euthanized despite having a history of mental health issues.
Adorable dog has just 24hrs to find new home before heartbreaking euthanasia
A three-year-old dog named Maine faces euthanasia unless he finds a new home within 24 hours after being rescued from neglect.
Abortion, gay rights, euthanasia, all the 'no' from Vannacci. Here is the manifesto of Fn
Italy's new political party "Futuro Nazionale con Vannacci" outlines its core, non-negotiable values including strict citizenship rights and opposition to gay marriage and euthanasia.
"I applied euthanasia": veterinarian claims he 'attended' to a Therian, a man who identified as an Alaska Malamute dog
A Mexican veterinarian shared an unusual experience of consulting with a man who identified as a Therian and claimed to be an Alaska Malamute.
Noelia's father appeals to the Constitutional Court and requests an urgent suspension of her euthanasia
Noelia's father has appealed to Spain's Constitutional Court, seeking an urgent halt to her euthanasia proceedings until a full evaluation of the case is conducted.
The father of Noelia, the 25-year-old woman waiting for euthanasia since 2024, asks the Constitutional Court to halt the process
The father of Noelia, a 25-year-old woman seeking euthanasia, has requested that Spain's Constitutional Court halt the process amidst ongoing legal challenges.
Terminally ill man allegedly murdered by wife 'wanted to be done', stepson tells hearing
Kylie Truswell-Mobbs has been charged with the murder of her terminally ill husband, David Mobbs, after allegedly giving him a fatal dose of medication, with her stepson testifying that Mobbs indicated a desire to die.
Shelter dog on kill list taken for 'last day out', then something amazing happens
A rescue volunteer took a shelter dog facing euthanasia for one last day out, which led to an unexpected life-saving outcome for the dog.
Veterinarians: Animals suffer when owners cannot afford care
Swedish veterinarians report that rising veterinary costs are leading pet owners to delay care for their animals, resulting in suffering and even unnecessary euthanasia.
End of Life Law: "I studied for 15 years so that I would be asked to propose death to patients," says a palliative care doctor in outrage
A palliative care physician expresses outrage and concern over a proposed end-of-life law that would require caregivers to discuss death options with patients.
Forced to Euthanize 291 Dogs – Owners Could Not Afford Care
A significant number of dogs are being euthanized in Sweden due to their owners' inability to afford veterinary care, with 291 dogs euthanized in 2025 alone.
The dog that killed Kent's dog in Östersund will be euthanized
A dog that killed another dog in Östersund is recommended to be euthanized due to its high aggression levels and potential danger to humans and animals.
Dog undergoes euthanasia after being beaten and abandoned in a bag on the highway in MS
A mixed-breed dog was found abandoned on the side of BR-267 in Rio Brilhante, MS, and underwent euthanasia following severe mistreatment, with the case currently under investigation by the Civil Police.
A dog attacked a 10-year-old boy's leg in Helsinki
A dog that bit a 10-year-old boy in Helsinki is to be euthanized following a court ruling.
A ruling recognizes the right of a worker to leave her job to euthanize her dog
A court in Barcelona has ruled that a worker has the right to leave her job to euthanize her dog, deeming it immoral for the company to make the animal suffer until the end of the workday.
A court in Barcelona endorses missing work to euthanize a dog and avoid its agony
A Barcelona court ruled that an employee's absence from work to euthanize her dog due to a sudden deterioration is justified on ethical and humanitarian grounds.
A pioneering ruling supports the absence of a worker for applying euthanasia to her dog
A pioneering court ruling in Barcelona found that the dismissal of a worker from Majorel SP Solutions for taking leave to euthanize her dog was unjustified.
3D Planning and High-Complexity Surgery Made Facial Transplant Possible in Spain
The Vall d’Hebron University Hospital in Barcelona performed the world's first partial facial transplant from a donor who had received euthanasia, made possible through 3D surgical planning technology.
Woman gets face transplant after horror insect bite in the Canary Islands
A woman named Carmen has received a face transplant following a severe bacterial infection caused by an insect bite in the Canary Islands, with the transplant donated by a woman who had sought euthanasia.
UK monkeys 'set to be put down' from April 6 thanks to new rule
A new UK law set to take effect on April 6 puts 5,000 monkeys at risk of euthanasia due to licensing requirements that few owners have prepared for.
Outbreak at Agricultural School – Ducks Euthanized
An outbreak of avian influenza has led to the euthanasia of 16 ducks at Ingelstad Gymnasium in Växjö following the discovery of infected wild and domestic ducks on the premises.
Alicia Silverstone helped save a pregnant dog and her puppies from euthanasia
Alicia Silverstone rescued a pregnant dog and her puppies from euthanasia due to shelter overcrowding, temporarily fostering them until they are ready for permanent adoption.
World First in Barcelona: Face Transplant from Woman Who Underwent Euthanasia
A hospital in Barcelona has achieved a groundbreaking face transplant, the first of its kind, with the donor having voluntarily donated her face prior to euthanasia.