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Exemptions to EU law cause wildlife damage in Malta

Despite condemnation from the European Court of Justice and repeated warnings from the European Commission, Malta seems to be determined to continue ignoring EU laws on the regulation of hunting. BirdLife Europe asks the European Commission to finally take decisive action.

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Join BirdLife Malta’s Raptor Camp and make a real difference to bird conservation

The Raptor Camp, an international camp organised by BirdLife Malta aimed at monitoring illegal hunting of wild birds, will take place this year between 16h and 30th September- when thepeak autumn migration coincides with the hunting season. Malta is situated on the central migratory route between breeding grounds in Europe and wintering grounds in Africa, [...]

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If you visit Cyprus say no to Ambelopoulia

BirdLife Europe encourages those visiting Cyprus during its 6-month EU presidency to enjoy the many traditional culinary delights the Mediterranean island has to offer, but with one important exception: ambelopoulia (trapped birds).

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LIPU’s 29th International Camp alerts on poaching!

LIPU’s (BirdLife in Italy) annual International ‘anti-poaching’ camp took place from April 28 to May 13. The participants’ main mission was to observe migratory birds and report on illegal hunting. The spring migration of raptors in Calabria (Italian region) this year has been characterised by a significant resumption of poaching in the south of the region.

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MME tests measures to halt illegal hunting of birds

MME/BirdLife in Hungary, in cooperation with 8 other conservation organisations just launched a 5 years LIFE+ project that will aim to find effective and alternative solutions to crimes toward birds in Hungary, with a special focus on the conservation of the Eastern Imperial Eagle.

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BirdLife report reveals disturbing facts about illegal killing of birds throughout Europe

BirdLife Partners from 38 European countries have released information about the illegal killing and trapping of birds that occurs across the continent.

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