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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The neighbors of Coria ask for protection after 20 years of suffering due to toxic substances: "Nobody does anything for us"

Residents of Coria del Río voice their concerns over toxic pollution that has plagued their community for two decades, calling for government intervention and support.

Feb 26 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Greenpeace: SOS for health from microplastics and toxic substances in ready meals

Greenpeace's latest research reveals that heating ready meals in plastic containers can release harmful microplastics and toxic chemicals into food.

Feb 24 • 10:53 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Toxic Substances at the University of Erlangen: Pregnant? Please Do Not Stay at the University Any Longer!

The article discusses the hazardous conditions at the University of Erlangen, particularly the concerns over PCB exposure for pregnant students and those nursing.

Feb 19 • 10:12 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Alexei Navalny: Two years since his death - '200 times stronger' than morphine is the toxin that 5 European countries claim was administered to him

The article discusses the second anniversary of Alexei Navalny's death, with claims from European countries questioning the official cause attributed by Russia and suggesting foul play due to toxic substances found in his remains.

Feb 16 • 10:39 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Hungary: the legislative campaign shaken by an environmental scandal

A major environmental scandal involving a Samsung battery factory in Hungary has erupted, causing turmoil in the country’s legislative campaign.

Feb 15 • 16:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

The dart frog and the toxin linked to Alexei Navalny’s death

New test results suggest that Russian dissident Alexei Navalny died from a toxin derived from the poison dart frog, further highlighting the dangers of exotic poisons historically used by the Russian state against its adversaries.

Feb 15 • 13:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Toxic' warning to men taking pills like sildenafil or tadalafil

The UK's medicines regulator warns men against purchasing unauthorized erectile dysfunction pills online due to the risks of counterfeit products containing toxic substances.

Feb 13 • 06:31 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Dangerous hair extensions - Carcinogenic substances found

A recent study reveals hazardous chemicals in hair extensions, indicating significant health risks associated with poorly regulated cosmetic products.

Feb 12 • 13:57 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Two Women in Critical Condition at Ashdod Refinery, Suspected of Inhaling Toxic Substances

Two women in their 50s are in critical condition after losing consciousness at a refinery near Ashdod, with suspicions they inhaled toxic substances.

Feb 11 • 09:27 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"The abandonment of workers at Taekwang Industry for over 40 minutes at the chemical accident site is a clear murder"

An investigation reveals that a worker at Taekwang Industry in Ulsan was left unattended for over 40 minutes after being exposed to toxic substances, prompting calls for accountability from labor groups.

Feb 10 • 06:55 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Illegal mining 'devours Napo' for more than a decade

Illegal mining is severely impacting Napo, Ecuador, leading to deforestation and the contamination of rivers with toxic substances like mercury and cyanide.

Feb 8 • 14:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Life & Tech

EU introduces a ban. These substances will disappear from shops and restaurants

European Union officials are finalizing a regulation that will ban PFAS chemicals, which are known to be toxic and persist in the environment, affecting many industries and consumers.

Feb 7 • 05:36 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

At least 15 dogs poisoned with food in Chiapa de Corzo

In Chiapa de Corzo, at least 15 dogs were found poisoned early Friday morning in the Palestina neighborhood, reportedly by toxic substances placed in food.

Feb 7 • 03:34 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Worker dies from inhaling toxic substance at Ulsan chemical plant

A 37-year-old worker at Taekwang Industry’s Ulsan plant died after inhaling chloroform that leaked while he was inspecting the pipes.

Feb 6 • 08:39 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

Albania Toxic Waste Scandal: 33 Officials and Business Leaders Arrested Over Smuggling of Dangerous Waste

Albania is shaken by a vast environmental crime scandal involving 102 containers of toxic industrial waste, leading to the arrest of 33 high-ranking officials, customs workers, and business leaders suspected of attempting to conceal and illegally export hazardous substances.

Feb 4 • 07:03 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Spanish scientists discover the secret 'superpower' of redheads

Spanish scientists have revealed that the pigment responsible for red hair serves as a chemical defense mechanism, neutralizing toxic substances that could harm our cells.

Jan 12 • 11:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

“Papelitos” Soaked with Unknown Drugs Put Prisons of Botafuegos and Puerto III on Alert

Prisons in Botafuegos and Puerto III are on high alert due to the emergence of 'papelitos' soaked in unknown drugs, following the deaths of four inmates in 2025 from toxic substances.

Jan 3 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Chania: Two municipal cleaning workers hospitalized after inhaling toxic substances

Two municipal cleaning workers in Chania were hospitalized after experiencing severe discomfort due to inhaling toxic substances during their work shift.

Dec 30 • 15:32 UTC

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