The Daily Populous

The Rahden-based farm “now stands empty,” according to PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), signaling the end of fur production in yet another EU country.

Germany banned fur farming in 2017 — the country gave farmers a five-year transition period to fully phase out of the industry.

According to PETA, the largest animal rights organization in the world, eighty-five percent of the fur industry’s skins come from animals held captive on fur factory farms. »

Dutch book lovers got free rail travel across their country’s entire network this weekend as part of the Netherlands’ annual book week celebrations.

Perhaps finish the day with a visit to Cau Rong Dragon Bridge in the hills above the city.

Among the modernising reforms are better official exchange rates and the ability to book flights and apply for visas online. »

A new study has found that at various times the British have invaded almost 90 per cent of the countries around the globe.

The analysis is contained in a new book, All the Countries We've Ever Invaded: And the Few We Never Got Round To.

*Iceland, invaded in 1940 by the British after the neutral nation refused to enter the war on the Allies side. »

A rhino poacher was trampled to death by an elephant and his remains were devoured by a pride of lions, Kruger National Park officials said Thursday.

The man was hunting with a group in the preserve in South Africa on Tuesday when he was trampled by the elephant, the Letaba Herald reported.

A pride of lions is believed to have eaten the man after he was crushed. »