https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Europe in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed A woman was seriously injured after a herd of cows charged during a hike in Styria. Here's why experts say dog owners must be extra cautious. https://www.thelocal.com/20250714/why-hikers-with-dogs-face-extra-risks-near-cows-in-austria Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:55:31 +0200 why-hikers-with-dogs-face-extra-risks-near-cows-in-austria Compulsory microchips as well as bans on ear-cropping and tail-docking are among a set of new rules to protect cats and dogs that have been approved by European lawmakers. https://www.thelocal.com/20250619/mutilation-ban-and-microchips-eu-lawmakers-approve-cat-and-dog-welfare-rules Thu, 19 Jun 2025 18:08:09 +0200 mutilation-ban-and-microchips-eu-lawmakers-approve-cat-and-dog-welfare-rules Berlin Zoo said Friday its resident panda Meng Meng had delivered twins for the second time, hailing the rare births as a boost to the endangered creatures. https://www.thelocal.com/20240823/berlin-zoo-panda-gives-birth-to-twins-for-second-time Fri, 23 Aug 2024 16:23:43 +0200 berlin-zoo-panda-gives-birth-to-twins-for-second-time The northern Italian province says it will push ahead with plans to fine dog owners who refuse to pay for DNA profiling in a crackdown on dog poo in the streets. https://www.thelocal.com/20240123/do-dogs-in-italys-bolzano-really-have-to-be-dna-tested-under-new-laws Tue, 23 Jan 2024 17:53:37 +0100 do-dogs-in-italys-bolzano-really-have-to-be-dna-tested-under-new-laws A two-week-old elephant who was rejected by her family following the birth of another elephant calf has died in Sweden. https://www.thelocal.com/20210409/swedish-zoos-baby-elephant-dies-after-her-family-rejects-her Fri, 09 Apr 2021 19:51:28 +0200 swedish-zoos-baby-elephant-dies-after-her-family-rejects-her