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Social Association Urges Drug Price Curb Amid Rising Med Costs
The social association SoVD has demanded political action to curb the rising prices of drugs. “It can’t continue…
German Health Insurers Urge Minister Warken to Slash Skyrocketing Drug Prices
Germany’s sickness funds have urged Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) to take action on ever‑higher drug prices. “Drug prices…
German Drug Commissioner Streeck Criticizes Discount Stores Selling Cannabis Seeds
The federal drug commissioner, Hendrik Streeck (CDU), has criticized the sale of cannabis seeds in more than 250…
Germany Launches Comprehensive Crackdown on Organized Crime Finance and Drug Networks
The German federal government has announced a comprehensive overhaul of its strategy to fight organized crime, financial crime,…
Germany Strengthens Push Against Drug and Financial Crime by Easing Seizure of Dubious Assets
The federal government aims to simplify and strengthen the seizure and safeguarding of assets that are either criminally…
Federal Drug Commissioner Streeck Warns Of Deadly New Designer Opioid Cychlorphin In Germany
Hendrik Streeck, the federal government’s drug commissioner, has issued a warning about a newly identified designer drug known…
Cologne Mayor Launches Nationwide Initiative to Fight Urban Drug Problem
Cologne’s mayor, Torsten Burmester (SPD), announced a city‑wide initiative that will involve Germany’s largest municipalities in tackling drug‑related problems…
Drug Raid at Bundeswehr University Hamburg Highlights Internal Probe
A mid‑January raid at the University of the Bundeswehr Hamburg was carried out following internal investigations by the…
Drug Policy Debate Intensifies
The German government’s drug policy is facing renewed internal debate, with the Federal Drug Commissioner, Hendrik Streeck, staunchly…
Maduro Faces US Terror and Drug Charges
The United States Justice Department has formally accused Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, of…
Health Insurers Slam Drug Prices
Germany’s statutory health insurance funds are issuing a stark warning regarding the escalating costs of pharmaceuticals, signaling potential…
Minister Rejects Streeck’s Drug Debate
The debate surrounding resource allocation in healthcare has ignited a sharp exchange between prominent German politicians, highlighting a…
Elderly Care Drug Debate Sparks Outcry
The suggestion by CDU health policy spokesperson and addiction commissioner Hendrik Streeck to reconsider the allocation of exceptionally…
Germany Boosts Synthetic Drug Alert System
The Bavarian government is raising alarms over the escalating threat posed by synthetic opioids, particularly fentanyl and nitazene,…
New Drug Threat Sparks Call for National Alert System
Germany’s strategy for combating drug-related deaths faces renewed scrutiny as officials acknowledge a concerning rise in fatalities among…
Europe Risks Drug Supply Crisis
The European pharmaceutical industry faces a critical juncture, with a stark warning issued regarding its overwhelming reliance on…
Germany Faces Drug Crisis Fears
Germany is facing a burgeoning drug crisis, with local authorities increasingly overwhelmed by escalating consumption, particularly in public…
China Gains Ground in European Drug Market
Europe’s reliance on China for critical pharmaceutical ingredients is deepening, raising serious concerns about geopolitical vulnerability and prompting…
Drug Boat Sunk Two Dead
The White House confirmed Saturday the deliberate sinking of a suspected drug smuggling submarine in the Caribbean, escalating…
Generic Weight-Loss Drug Arrives in Germany
A generic version of the active ingredient liraglutid, utilized in weight management medication, is poised to enter the…
Drug Shortages Loom This Winter
German pharmacies are anticipating potential medicine supply challenges throughout the upcoming winter season. Thomas Preis, President of the…
Darknet Drug Ring Busted Across Southwest Germany
A major police operation targeting a suspected darknet drug trafficking organization has resulted in four arrests across Baden-Württemberg…
Crack Spread Worries German Drug Chief
Germany’s Federal Drug Commissioner, Hendrik Streeck, has issued a stark warning regarding the escalating spread of crack cocaine…
Germany Belgium Push EU For Tougher Drug Crime Laws
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced a joint initiative with Belgium to bolster European Union efforts against organized…
Europe Launches New Drug Discovery Alliance
Leading European research institutions have announced the formation of a European Alliance for Proximity-Induced Pharmacology. The Goethe University…
Drug Ring Suffers New Blow in Spain Arrest
German authorities, in collaboration with international partners, have apprehended another suspected member of a transnational criminal organization. The…
Drug Eases Long Covid Fatigue in Trial
Researchers at the University Hospital Erlangen have reported significant improvements in fatigue symptoms experienced by patients with long-COVID…
Pharmacists Oppose Dropping Drug Info Sheets
Concerns are emerging over proposals to progressively replace mandatory paper medication leaflets with electronic versions accessible via QR…
Drug Prices About To Explode
European pharmaceutical manufacturers are voicing concerns over the potential imposition of significant tariffs on drugs exported to the…
Drug Overdose Deaths Remain High
Germany recorded 2,137 fatalities in 2024 attributed to the consumption of illegal drugs, a marginal decrease of 90…
Death Sentence for Drug Dealers, a New Low in the War on Drugs?
US President Donald Trump has expressed his willingness to impose the death penalty for drug dealers, calling it…
BOMBSHELL: US Arms Sold to Mexican Drug Cartels, Tucker Carlson Exposes Ukraine’s Dark Secret
A significant portion of the weapons Washington has provided as military aid to Kiev in its conflict with…
Drug Scandal Rocked Germany’s Esken as Manuel Gava’s Shocking Admission Leads to Failure and Fallout!
SPD parliamentary member Manuel Gava’s drug scandal has also rattled the federal party. “Yes, it may be that…
Alzheimer’s drug discovered
An experimental Alzheimer’s drug has slowed the progression of the brain disease for the first time. Researchers cannot…
Griner is sentenced to nine years in prison in Russia
Griner is sentenced to nine years in prison in Russia. American basketball star Brittney Griner was sentenced by…