Yavor Gechev
@yavorgechev.bsky.social
🇧🇬🇪🇺Director of communications at Humane Society International / Europe
The real price Europeans pay for fur farming.
#Furfarming in the #EU isn’t just cruel — it’s costly. A new study finds it runs at a €446 million annual loss once you factor in environmental damage and public health risks.
👉 Read more in this opinion piece by @joswabe.bsky.social on @eualive.bsky.social
eualive.net/fur-farming-...
👉 Read more in this opinion piece by @joswabe.bsky.social on @eualive.bsky.social
eualive.net/fur-farming-...
Fur farming: A fading industry with a heavy price tag
The good news is that the number of fur farms across the EU has plummeted ...
eualive.net
November 25, 2025 at 5:28 PM
The real price Europeans pay for fur farming.
The end of fur farming in the EU is near!
🚨 BREAKING: #EU top food safety authority confirms what animal advocates have long warned — #furfarming causes systemic, unpreventable suffering for #mink, #foxes, raccoon dogs & #chinchillas.
📢 We are calling on ec.europa.eu to act — without delay.
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📢 We are calling on ec.europa.eu to act — without delay.
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EU science body, EFSA, declares systemic animal suffering on Europe’s fur farms
Humane World for Animals Europe calls for EU-wide fur farming ban following ‘damning indictment’ by EFSA
www.humaneworld.org
July 30, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The end of fur farming in the EU is near!
After 35 years of transition away from communism to democracy and market economy.
EU economy and finance ministers have approved #Bulgaria's entry into the euro area.
From 1 January 2026, Bulgaria will start using the 💶 euro and enjoy the benefits of joining the single currency.
Find out more about how EU countries adopt the euro 👇👇
europa.eu/!Nnk4xx
From 1 January 2026, Bulgaria will start using the 💶 euro and enjoy the benefits of joining the single currency.
Find out more about how EU countries adopt the euro 👇👇
europa.eu/!Nnk4xx
July 9, 2025 at 4:57 AM
After 35 years of transition away from communism to democracy and market economy.
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As part of “Io non combatto – I don’t fight” project, together with Fondazione CAVE CANEM we organised a discussion at the Police School in Nettuno in Rome on the protection of victims of #dogfighting. 30 #police officers took part to boost coordination & tools against this brutal crime in #Italy.
June 11, 2025 at 8:18 AM
As part of “Io non combatto – I don’t fight” project, together with Fondazione CAVE CANEM we organised a discussion at the Police School in Nettuno in Rome on the protection of victims of #dogfighting. 30 #police officers took part to boost coordination & tools against this brutal crime in #Italy.
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In this @euractiv.com discussion, @tillymetz.bsky.social @joswabe.bsky.social and Nancy De Briyne from FVE explore whether the proposal of @ec.europa.eu and the response of @europarl.europa.eu can deliver progress on #animalwelfare during #transport or risk falling short of expectations.
EU animal welfare rules: A backward step on transport?
YouTube video by Euractiv
www.youtube.com
June 4, 2025 at 6:43 AM
In this @euractiv.com discussion, @tillymetz.bsky.social @joswabe.bsky.social and Nancy De Briyne from FVE explore whether the proposal of @ec.europa.eu and the response of @europarl.europa.eu can deliver progress on #animalwelfare during #transport or risk falling short of expectations.
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We have submitted actionable recommendations to help pave the way toward #ScienceWithoutSuffering.
Read our #REACH revision position paper: www.humaneworld.org/en/recommend...
Read our #REACH revision position paper: www.humaneworld.org/en/recommend...
Recommended updates for the REACH regulation
www.humaneworld.org
May 31, 2025 at 3:39 AM
We have submitted actionable recommendations to help pave the way toward #ScienceWithoutSuffering.
Read our #REACH revision position paper: www.humaneworld.org/en/recommend...
Read our #REACH revision position paper: www.humaneworld.org/en/recommend...
Honoured to be a moderator at a conference on animal cruelty, organised by Emil Radev MEP and opened by PM Rosen Zhelyazkov, Minister of Justice Georgi Georgiev and Chief Prosecutor Borislav Sarafov. Unprecedented political support declared for amendments to animal cruelty legislation in 🇧🇬
May 13, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Honoured to be a moderator at a conference on animal cruelty, organised by Emil Radev MEP and opened by PM Rosen Zhelyazkov, Minister of Justice Georgi Georgiev and Chief Prosecutor Borislav Sarafov. Unprecedented political support declared for amendments to animal cruelty legislation in 🇧🇬
A sad day for EU biodiversity.
🐺 Wolves betrayed.
The @europarl.europa.eu just voted to weaken #wolf protections — ignoring science and public trust.
This decision opens the door to renewed wolf hunting across #Europe. A sad day for #biodiversity.
#ProtectWolves #EUwolves #HandOffNature
The @europarl.europa.eu just voted to weaken #wolf protections — ignoring science and public trust.
This decision opens the door to renewed wolf hunting across #Europe. A sad day for #biodiversity.
#ProtectWolves #EUwolves #HandOffNature
May 8, 2025 at 11:14 AM
A sad day for EU biodiversity.
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🐥🇪🇺 At the end of March we organised a roundtable on the welfare of #chickens raised for meat in the #EU. Many valuable insights were shared by the industry, animal welfare groups and policymakers. Watch the full recording in the link ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Policymakers urged to strengthen chicken welfare standards at European Parliament roundtable
www.humaneworld.org
April 18, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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Animals still suffer and die in the name of beauty. Why? [Promoted content]
Animals still suffer and die in the name of beauty. Why? [Promoted content]
Cruelty Free Europe responds to the European Commission ahead of an-assessment of the #Cosmetics Product Regulation. 12 years after it supposedly banned #animaltesting for cosmetics, it’s now clear that it is not fit for purpose.
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April 10, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Animals still suffer and die in the name of beauty. Why? [Promoted content]
The most stupid way to show superiority.
Animals reduced to mundane objects. “Still life”, an exhibition by renown photographer Britta Jaschinski in support of the efforts of @humaneworlduk.bsky.social to end trophy hunting, was opened in the Mall Galleries in London. Learn more about the campaign at: www.humaneworld.org/trophyhuntinguk
April 9, 2025 at 8:01 AM
The most stupid way to show superiority.
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@joswabe.bsky.social on the proposal of the @ec.europa.eu to downgrade the protection status of #wolves: "While the Commission’s proposal may placate the agricultural lobby, it will not solve the far bigger problems faced by many farmers, particularly in the sheep sector." Read more in the link⬇️⬇️⬇️
Animal protection organisation warns that EU proposal to downgrade wolf protection may set the stage for wider attacks on EU nature laws
www.humaneworld.org
March 8, 2025 at 8:51 AM
@joswabe.bsky.social on the proposal of the @ec.europa.eu to downgrade the protection status of #wolves: "While the Commission’s proposal may placate the agricultural lobby, it will not solve the far bigger problems faced by many farmers, particularly in the sheep sector." Read more in the link⬇️⬇️⬇️
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Since 2023, we monitor how #fastfood chains in #Poland and #Romania are prioritising the welfare of chickens used for meat production. Discover the 2024 results in the #PeckingOrder report: www.humaneworld.org/en/news/fast...
#humaneworld #EndAnimalCruelty #AnimalWelfare #ChickenWelfare
#humaneworld #EndAnimalCruelty #AnimalWelfare #ChickenWelfare
Fast-food giants in Poland and Romania urged to step up chicken welfare efforts
www.humaneworld.org
March 5, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Since 2023, we monitor how #fastfood chains in #Poland and #Romania are prioritising the welfare of chickens used for meat production. Discover the 2024 results in the #PeckingOrder report: www.humaneworld.org/en/news/fast...
#humaneworld #EndAnimalCruelty #AnimalWelfare #ChickenWelfare
#humaneworld #EndAnimalCruelty #AnimalWelfare #ChickenWelfare
Although the support for entering the #Euro zone among Bulgarians is considerable, the protesters, led by the pro-Putin far right parties, albeit not being impressive in numbers, are very vocal and violent.
Bulgaria's anti-euro protesters try to storm EU mission building
The anti-government protesters, chanting "Resignation" and "No to the Euro", threw red paint, firecrackers and Molotov cocktails at the EU building in Sofia, setting the front door on fire before the police pushed them away.
www.reuters.com
February 22, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Although the support for entering the #Euro zone among Bulgarians is considerable, the protesters, led by the pro-Putin far right parties, albeit not being impressive in numbers, are very vocal and violent.
No surprises.
Hate-speech failures by Meta and X undermine German election - Euractiv
The ads contained calls for the imprisonment and gassing of immigrants, burning of mosques with dehumanising speech, and equated immigrants to animals and pathogens.
www.euractiv.com
February 22, 2025 at 6:39 AM
No surprises.
🚨 We are becoming Humane World for Animals!
February 14, 2025 at 6:33 AM
🚨 We are becoming Humane World for Animals!
Left by her owner tied to a bench in downtown Sofia, Shady is hoping to find her new family.
February 8, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Left by her owner tied to a bench in downtown Sofia, Shady is hoping to find her new family.
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👉 For all our friends and supporters based in #Brussels. Join us for an important discussion on the role animals play during humanitarian crises and disasters. Find more information in the link and register to get your free pass.
#AnimalWelfare
#ResilienceInCrisis
#AnimalHumanBond
#AnimalsInCrisis
#AnimalWelfare
#ResilienceInCrisis
#AnimalHumanBond
#AnimalsInCrisis
From resilience to recovery: the role of animals in humanitarian crises
Join us for an evening reception to discover how animals play a crucial role in helping individuals and communities bounce back from crises.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
February 3, 2025 at 9:49 AM
👉 For all our friends and supporters based in #Brussels. Join us for an important discussion on the role animals play during humanitarian crises and disasters. Find more information in the link and register to get your free pass.
#AnimalWelfare
#ResilienceInCrisis
#AnimalHumanBond
#AnimalsInCrisis
#AnimalWelfare
#ResilienceInCrisis
#AnimalHumanBond
#AnimalsInCrisis
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🚨🔥 As fires continue to burn in Los Angeles, and hundreds of animals are in need of immediate #help, we are standing by, providing support through our Animal Rescue Team, as well as supplies and financial assistance as needed.
#LosAngelesFire #animalprotection #emergencyresponse
#LosAngelesFire #animalprotection #emergencyresponse
January 19, 2025 at 10:10 AM
🚨🔥 As fires continue to burn in Los Angeles, and hundreds of animals are in need of immediate #help, we are standing by, providing support through our Animal Rescue Team, as well as supplies and financial assistance as needed.
#LosAngelesFire #animalprotection #emergencyresponse
#LosAngelesFire #animalprotection #emergencyresponse
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Thanks to an HSI/Europe-supported programme, 1,176 street #cats were sterilized in Schleswig-Holstein, #Germany, between October and November 2024! 🐈❤️
#EUanimalwelfare
#EUanimalwelfare
January 15, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Thanks to an HSI/Europe-supported programme, 1,176 street #cats were sterilized in Schleswig-Holstein, #Germany, between October and November 2024! 🐈❤️
#EUanimalwelfare
#EUanimalwelfare
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Just how big is the front limb of the biggest creatures to have ever lived on this planet - the 100-tonne #sauropods. At the Royal Belgian institute of Natural Sciences.
January 12, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Just how big is the front limb of the biggest creatures to have ever lived on this planet - the 100-tonne #sauropods. At the Royal Belgian institute of Natural Sciences.
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January 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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20 years #pescatarian already and almost #vegetarian!
It’s #Veganuary! Adding more plant-based meals to your diet even once per week reduces animal suffering, lowers greenhouse gas emissions, and conserves resources. Small changes make a big #impact! 🌱 #AnimalWelfare #PlantBased
January 5, 2025 at 9:46 AM
20 years #pescatarian already and almost #vegetarian!