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Maria Bolevich

@mariabolevich89.bsky.social
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Science, health and environmental journalist and science communicator. Diplomas in Medical Nursing and Environmental Engineering. Mediterranean 🌊 and 📚 Bylines: New Scientist, Science Mag, Nature... Founder of www.unknownfocus.com

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Maria Bolevich @mariabolevich89.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
My full support goes to everyone who speaks up for those who have no voice! Truly heartbreaking and horrifying. #justiceforwangwang
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Maria Bolevich @mariabolevich89.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
First Scientific Analysis Uncovers the Hidden History of #Samurai Armor Leather #Italian researchers uses advanced proteomic analysis to identify the animal species behind the leather components of historic samurai armor. unknownfocus.com/first-scient...
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First Scientific Analysis Uncovers the Hidden History of Samurai Armor Leather - Where Ideas Come Into Focus
Italian researchers uses advanced proteomic analysis to identify the animal species behind the leather components of historic samurai armor, revealing new insights into centuries-old craftsmanship and...
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Maria Bolevich @mariabolevich89.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Through the story of two #Labradors, this study shows how breeding conditions shape a dog’s life. Behind every #puppy lies a story that is not always what it seems... "He only ate at night..." 👇 #AdoptDontShop #dogs unknownfocus.com/through-the-...
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Through the story of two Labradors, this study shows how breeding conditions shape a dog’s entire life - Where Ideas Come Into Focus
According to Four Paws (2024), around 2.4 million dogs enter the Western European pet market each year from Eastern European breeding establishments, while at the same time the number of abandoned dog...
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ICTA-UAB @icta-uab.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
🚴Unes bicis esquer amb GPS atrauran els lladres per seguir-ne les passes L'ICTA-UAB prepara un curiós experiment per conèixer el camí que segueixen. Serà amb unes 300 bicis registrades i aparcades en diferents punts de la ciutat, amb un candau de cable bàsic. www.lavanguardia.com/encatala/202...
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Maria Bolevich @mariabolevich89.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
We spoke with Professor Armindo Freitas-Magalhães about his analysis of Rosalía’s performance of “Mio Cristo piange diamanti” in London. #Rosalía unknownfocus.com/professor-fr...
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Professor Freitas-Magalhães Analyzes Rosalía’s Face During Performance, Revealing One of the Most Intense Neuroemotional Moments on Stage - Communication that matters
We spoke with Professor Armindo Freitas-Magalhães about his analysis of Rosalía’s performance of “Mio Cristo piange diamanti” in London
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Maria Bolevich @mariabolevich89.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
We spoke with Dr. Plantinga, lead author of a recent study on the ‘ #Zelensky moment.’ As Dr. Plantinga notes, ‘#European #security and political unity benefit when #Europeans share the same beliefs and opinions about #geopolitical risks.’ unknownfocus.com/inside-the-z...
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Inside the “Zelensky Moment”: What European Investment Patterns Reveal About Geopolitical Risk - Communication that matters
We spoke with Dr. Plantinga, lead author of a recent study on the 'Zelensky moment.' As Dr. Plantinga notes, 'European security and political unity benefit when Europeans share the same beliefs and op...
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Public Health Committee @sant.europarl.europa.eu · 12/05/2026
🤝Parliament & Council negotiators reached a provisional deal on new measures aiming to boost competitiveness & enhance the availability & supply of critical medicines in the EU More details👇 www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
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Deal on tackling EU shortages of essential medicines | News | European Parliament
Newly agreed measures aim to boost competitiveness and enhance the availability and supply of critical medicines in the EU.
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Maria Bolevich @mariabolevich89.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
This study examines environmental inequalities affecting people with #disabilities in the #UnitedStates, focusing on #greenspace, #airpollution, and temperature. Using spatial cluster analysis, it highlights hidden vulnerability hotspots. unknownfocus.com/why-philadel...
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Why Philadelphia Matters: A Study Reveals Hidden Environmental Risks for People with Disabilities - Communication that matters
This study examines environmental inequalities affecting people with disabilities in the United States, focusing on green space, air pollution, and temperature. Using spatial cluster analysis, it high...
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Environment, Climate and Food Safety Committee @envi.europarl.europa.eu · 27/04/2026
🌎To support international efforts to address climate change and enable a fair transition, an @envi.europarl.europa.eu delegation arrives today in Colombia to participate in first conference on transitioning away from fossil fuels Press release⤵️ www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
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MEPs to participate in first conference on transitioning away from fossil fuels | News | European Parliament
The mission is part of the European Parliament’s commitment to support international efforts to address climate change and enable a fair transition.
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EMBO @embo.org · 20/04/2026
EMBO is #hiring a Digital Communications Officer! Find out more: www.embo.org/vacancy/digital-commun… Deadline for applications: 17 May
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Maria Bolevich @mariabolevich89.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
ontox-project.eu/ontox-in-the... #animals #chemicals #safety #Europe
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ONTOX in the Spotlight: Independent Media Highlights Safer, Animal-Free Chemical Safety
An article published by Unknown Focus has provided independent recognition of the ONTOX Project and its contributions to the evolution of chemical safety assessment. The feature underscores ONTOX’s…
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European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · 24/04/2026
A new platform eliminates the cold chain for vaccines! ERC grantee Vincenzo Cerullo @helsinki.fi: "Seeing years of rigorous science move from the laboratory into a company with real-world impact is always a privilege." 👉 bit.ly/4d4cfHq #EuropeanImmunizationWeek #VaccinesWork
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Coskun Lipid Cellar @ ZML Dresden @lipid.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Dear Lipid and Membrane Enthusiasts, There is only one month!! left to register and submit your abstracts for the @embo.org Workshop “Lipid Code to Life”, which will be held from September 7–11, 2026, in Dresden, Germany. Workshop program and registration page: meetings.embo.org/event/26-lip...
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Lipid Code to Life
Modern lipid biology has evolved far beyond the traditional view of lipids as simple building blocks or energy substrates. Lipids are now recognised as dynamic regulators of biological structures and…
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Maria Bolevich @mariabolevich89.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
We spoke with the study’s author, Nurit Nobel, about how personalized, local messages can increase people’s preparedness for climate disasters and encourage concrete action. unknownfocus.com/why-climate-...
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Why Climate Warnings Don’t Feel Real Until Disaster Hits? - Communication that matters
We spoke with the study’s author, Nurit Nobel, about how personalized, local messages can increase people’s preparedness for climate disasters and encourage concrete action.
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Environment, Climate and Food Safety Committee @envi.europarl.europa.eu · 15/04/2026
Market stability reserve for the EU emissions trading system (ETS2) for buildings 🏠, road transport🚗and other sectors @envi.europarl.europa.eu adopts report by @danusenerudova.bsky.social with ⬆️58⬇️9↔️9 to shield households. Press release⤵️ www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
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ETS2: changes to market stability reserve for buildings and road transport | News | European Parliament
MEPs are proposing changes to the EU emissions trading system (ETS2) market stability reserve for the buildings, road transport and other sectors to shield households.
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European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · 05/04/2026
Read this interview with our new Vice-President for the Physical sciences and Engineering domain, Nicola Spaldin! www.infn.it/en/interview... @nicolaspaldin.bsky.social
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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
📊 Our latest Economic Outlook Quarterly just got published! 🔎 What is the state of the EU economy? EU growth #GDP, #inflation, #RRF, energy prices, etc. Explore the full briefing ➡️ link.europa.eu/QQCdNR @econ.europarl.europa.eu @budg.europarl.europa.eu
EPRS infographic briefing first page on 'Economic Outlook Quarterly: The last mile for recovery plans amid geopolitical and market tensions' (March 2026)
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Environment, Climate and Food Safety Committee @envi.europarl.europa.eu · 31/03/2026
🚩Chair Maran raises ENVI concerns on Member States’ use of #EUETS revenues in letters to @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu & @cy2026eu.bsky.social – calls for clear framework with reporting rules guaranteeing traceability, transparency & visibility auctioning revenues & regular compliance checks Details⬇️
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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Boosting renewables is key for the EU's energy transition. What's the state of play? 📌 Renewables make up about 20% of the EU energy mix. Read 👉 link.europa.eu/kwn8tP @itre.europarl.europa.eu @tpellerincarlin.bsky.social @juttapaulus.bsky.social @yvanverougstraete.bsky.social
EPRS infographic reading 'About 20% of the EU's energy mix is powered by renewable energy.' The graphic shows that oil, gas and coal add up to about 67 %, while nuclear power represents almost 12 %. Source: Eurostat (2026) based on data from 2024.
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Maria Bolevich @mariabolevich89.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
En junio de este año, Luis Espericueta publicó el estudio “Tres años de la #eutanasia en #España: datos, controversias y retos“. Por eso el tema de esta entrevista es precisamente este estudio. #Europa unknownfocus.com/tres-anos-de...
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Tres años de eutanasia en España: estudio de Luis Espericueta - Unknown Focus
Entrevista con Luis Espericueta sobre el estudio ‘Tres años de eutanasia en España.’
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Environment, Climate and Food Safety Committee @envi.europarl.europa.eu · 26/03/2026
✅ #EPlenary gave the final green light to new measures aimed at reducing groundwater & surface waters pollution and improving EU water quality standards ⏩ Next steps: signature & publication in EU Official Journal More details: www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Wastewater treatment is essential in preserving both human #health and water resources. 📍 Today, MEPs discuss the implementation of EU legislation aligned with #climate neutrality, #circularity and zero #pollution goals 👇  #EPlenary @envi.europarl.europa.eu
EPRS plenary at-a-glance on 'Implementation of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive' (March 2026)
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Jonathan McFarland @soulinmedicine.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Really looking forward to talking at the Liverpool Medical Institution on Humanism in Surgery on 27th March at 6pm UK Time Here is the link liverpool-ac-uk.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Care work is largely invisible, undervalued & carried out by women. The resulting gender care gap has profound consequences for society. Our briefing supports Parliament's FEMM & EMPL committees in preparing their report 👉 link.europa.eu/3TBmYm @femm.europarl.europa.eu @empl.europarl.europa.eu
EPRS visual reading '56% of women with children under 12 spend at least 5 hours per day on childcare, compared to 26% of men.' Source: EPRS (September 2025), based on research produced by EIGE, data reported in 2022. A woman holds a child in her arms.
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Maria Bolevich @mariabolevich89.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
A few days ago, an explosion occurred at the NGO Montenegro #Space #Research. Two interns were injured, and one of them even had two fingers amputated. This raises serious concerns about workplace safety, permits, supervision of interns, and overall expertise. Who approved this?
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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
The Commission has presented its proposal for EU Inc., the starting point for the EU's 28th regime to set new rules for innovative companies in the EU. 🔎 What is its potential European added value? 👉 link.europa.eu/46FMcg @juri.europarl.europa.eu @repasi.bsky.social @larawolters.bsky.social
EPRS briefing summary on 'Scaling up European Innovation: What is the potential European added value of a 28th regime?' (June 2025)
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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Today, MEPs in the ENVI committee debate Commission's proposal to establish a temporary decarbonisation fund. 🔹What is the issue at stake? 🔹What are the main points of the proposal? 🔹What is Parliament's prior position? Read 👉 link.europa.eu/HrjmVj @envi.europarl.europa.eu @pcanfin.bsky.social
EPRS briefing summary on the temporary decarbonisation fund (February 2026)
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Environment, Climate and Food Safety Committee @envi.europarl.europa.eu · 17/03/2026
2027 EU budget: Pilot projects & preparatory actions @envi.europarl.europa.eu supports -BESTBelt Connect -Municipalities for coexistence and improved management of urban wild animals -Culture of Preparedness for a whole of society approach: Know your Risks www.europarl.europa.eu/meetdocs/202...
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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
📢Deadline this Wednesday 18/3 at noon: #ESMHSummerSchool for young EU #journalists on #Science #Communication in the age of #AI 🗓️22-25 June 2026 Brussels #EUParliament 👉More info & apply: wp.me/panTdn-4vj #SciComm #ESMH #WFSJ #EFSJ @linagalvez.eu @kakape.bsky.social
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ESMH Summer School 2026 - Call for young journalists and content creators - ESMH
Are you a young journalist writing about science and technology? Do you have questions about the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on newsrooms,
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European Medicines Agency @ema.europa.eu · 16/03/2026
Update on the impact of the war in the Middle East on the supply of medicines in the EU To date there are no reports of medicines shortages. Risk of shortages may increase if disruptions persist. EMA is continuously monitoring the situation👉 www.ema.europa.eu/en/news/ema-... #PublicHealth #MedSky 🧪
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Public Health Committee @sant.europarl.europa.eu · 16/03/2026
🗓️Wed 18/03, 9.00 CET - debates in @sant.europarl.europa.eu 🫀EU cardiovascular diseases strategy - amendments 💶European Competitiveness Fund - SANT opinion amendments 🎥Watch live: multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/sant-comm...
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Public Health Committee @sant.europarl.europa.eu · 13/03/2026
💤Today is #WorldSleepDay & March is the Sleep Awareness Month - 30% of adults face insomnia - 70 million people battle sleep disorders annually - poor sleep is linked to many chronic conditions & mental health issues 📃Details: www.europarl.europa.eu/committees/e...
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EMBO @embo.org · 18/02/2026
"We are now in a period with much more scepticism about science," says David Pellman, EMBO Associate Member at Harvard Medical School and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. 🧪 Read more: www.embo.org/people/cancer-communic… #LifeSciences #science #research
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Astrid Gall @astridgagall.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
It was a pleasure to talk to David Pellman about #scicomm, challenges scientists face toady, his career as a paediatric oncologist and more. Thank you! 🧪 #science #wisskomm
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Public Health Committee @sant.europarl.europa.eu · 02/03/2026
🔴🎥 Webstreaming available here: multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream...
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Committee on Public Health Ordinary meeting - Multimedia Centre
The multimedia platform of the European Parliament is the official public available repository of the media production of the Secretariat of the European Parliament, managed by the Directorate-General...
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Safe Food Advocacy Europe @safefoodeurope.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
World Wildlife Day is a moment to celebrate wild animals and plants. 🌱 At SAFE, we believe that shifting towards more plant‑based diets and supporting sustainable farming practices is essential to protect biodiversity.🌿 #WWD2026
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Jonathan McFarland @soulinmedicine.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
A beautiful and crucial dialogue between a surgeon and doctor #ManuelPera and a writer and philosopher #RafaelAgullol about the intersection between #medicine and #humanism @hospitaldelmar.bsky.social @drkopacz.bsky.social @david-haslam.bsky.social @drgavinfrancis.bsky.social @upf.edu
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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
🗓️22-25 June 2026 Brussels: #ESMHSummerSchool for young journalists on #Science #Communication in the age of #AI 👉You can now apply: wp.me/panTdn-4vj #SciComm @linagalvez.eu @europeanjournalists.org @wfsj25.bsky.social @stinaborchers.bsky.social @pierregirard.bsky.social @josecepeda.bsky.social
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ESMH Summer School 2026 - Call for young journalists and content creators - ESMH
Are you a young journalist writing about science and technology? Do you have questions about the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on newsrooms,
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Maria Bolevich @mariabolevich89.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
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Maria Bolevich: Oncology Communication in the Digital Age – Insights from Marij Hillen - OncoDaily
Maria Bolevich: Oncology Communication in the Digital Age – Insights from Marij Hillen / cancer, Maria Bolevich, Marij Hillen, OncoDaily, Oncology
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Maria Bolevich @mariabolevich89.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Seeing the Person Behind the Screen: Supporting Oncology Patients Through Communication in the Digital Age Insights from Marij Hillen corresponding author of the study, on how oncologists’ communication supports cancer patients navigating online health information. unknownfocus.com/seeing-the-p...
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Seeing the Person Behind the Screen: Supporting Oncology Patients Through Communication in the Digital Age - Communication that matters
Insights from Marij Hillen, corresponding author of the study, on how oncologists’ communication supports cancer patients navigating online health information.
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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
The Normandy Index maps threats to #peace & #democracy worldwide The 2025 results suggest the threat level to peace is at its highest since the index's launch in 2019 👉 link.europa.eu/cnNffm #CFSP #MSC2026 @munsecconf.bsky.social @masz.bsky.social @hildevautmans.bsky.social @botengam.bsky.social
Cover of the EPRS study 'Mapping threats to peace and democracy worldwide: Normandy Index 2025'
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Maria Bolevich @mariabolevich89.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
The war in #Ukraine displaced thousands of scientists, but the global academic community responded quickly. Scholarships, positions, & initiatives like #ScienceForUkraine made a real difference. unknownfocus.com/the-study-su...
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The Study: Supporting Ukrainian Scientists - Communication that matters
A new study reveals which types of support most helped Ukrainian scientists during the war.
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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Article & in-depth interviews: "The changing attitudes of #GenZ towards #substance use & risky behaviours" 👉 wp.me/panTdn-4us #drugs #addiction #alcohol #ESPAD #study @lucaarfini.bsky.social @euda.europa.eu @youthstudiesuu.bsky.social @ep-eprs.bsky.social
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The changing attitudes of Generation Z towards substance use and risky behaviours - ESMH
For approximately 30 years, the Italian National Research Council has partnered with the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) to survey more than 113,800
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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
📱 MEPs debate with the Commission on the new action plan against #cyberbullying, which seeks to protect children & others at risk (people with disabilities, LGBTIQ, etc.) Read more 👇 #EPlenary @imco.europarl.europa.eu @cschaldemose.bsky.social @syoncourtin.bsky.social @leilachaibi.bsky.social
EPRS plenary at-a-glance on a new action plan against cyberbullying (February 2026)
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Maria Bolevich @mariabolevich89.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Francisco Balbuena Rivera, PhD and Spanish psychologist, discusses Russian psychiatry’s history. #psychiatry #Russia #humanrights #Ukraine unknownfocus.com/from-empire-...
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From Empire to Autocracy: Francisco Balbuena Rivera on Political Psychiatry in Russia - Communication that matters
Francisco Balbuena Rivera, PhD and Spanish psychologist, discusses Russian psychiatry’s history, politics, and ethics for Unknown Focus.
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Public Health Committee @sant.europarl.europa.eu · 04/02/2026
🎗️Today is #WorldCancerDay Let's take a look at Parliament's key contributions to fight cancer (thread)👇 Jun 2020 to Dec 2021 - work of the Special Committee on Beating Cancer (BECA) 📃Documents: www.europarl.europa.eu/committees/e... 📃Final report: www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/docume...
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IM Cultural Institute @imcultural.org · 22/07/2022
Social Media Literacy – As an emerging concept that remains underdeveloped in the literature, it is presented as a relevant framework for understanding how individuals interact with digital platforms. Through a systematic review, the authors aimed to descriptively analyze the main definitions and…
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Understanding Social Media Literacy: A Systematic Review of the Concept and Its Competences
Social Media Literacy – As an emerging concept that remains underdeveloped in the literature, it is presented as a relevant framework for understanding how individuals interact with digital platforms. Through a systematic review, the authors aimed to descriptively analyze the main definitions and competences associated with social media literacy. To achieve this, a literature search […]
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Public Health Committee @sant.europarl.europa.eu · 28/01/2026
📢Save the date: 2 February, 15.00 CET 🎗️ @sant.europarl.europa.eu will mark #WorldCancerDay through an exchange of views with experts on 🇪🇺 past & future actions the fight against cancer 📃Programme: www.europarl.europa.eu/committees/e... 🎥Watch live: multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream...
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Maria Bolevich @mariabolevich89.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Primary HPV-negative vaginal cancer is extremely rare, with only 18,000 cases reported globally. This case report highlights the importance of timely biopsy. unknownfocus.com/case-report-...
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Case Report: Primary HPV-Negative Vaginal Cancer - Communication that matters
Primary HPV-negative vaginal cancer is extremely rare, with only 18,000 cases reported globally. This case report highlights the importance of timely biopsy.
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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
📽️New video: #STOA’s annual lecture on #AcademicFreedom in the US - what are the challenges? With book author David Rabban @utexaslaw.bsky.social & MEP Ehler 👉 wp.me/panTdn-4td @linagalvez.eu @ep-eprs.bsky.social @eua.eu @guildeu.bsky.social #EP4AcademicFreedom
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STOA’s annual lecture: Academic Freedom in the US - ESMH
In the past year, tensions between the US administration and many major American universities – apparently revolving around « Diversity, Equity and
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