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During the third quarter of 2024, travelers spent an impressive 366.2 million nights in short-term rental accommodations across the EU. These stays, facilitated by platforms such as Airbnb, Booking, Expedia Group, and Tripadvisor, represent an 18% increase compared…

Excessive added sugar is a leading contributor to childhood obesity and significantly increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Worryingly, data shows that sugar consumption continues to rise across the European Region, posing a growing public health…

Southern California is currently enduring some of the most devastating wildfires in recent history. Tens of thousands of residents are under evacuation orders, with countless properties destroyed as fires continue to rage uncontrollably. This isn’t an isolated issue;…

The World IP Day 2025 Youth Video Competition is now accepting entries, spotlighting the vital role of music and intellectual property (IP) rights in shaping our lives. This global competition invites individuals and groups to submit 60 to…

On the occasion of Christmas and the beginning of a New Year, the InfoCons team sends you the warmest thoughts and wishes! May the magic of Christmas fill your hearts with joy, warmth, and peace, and may the…

On December 14, 2024, Sorin Mierlea, the President of InfoCons, had the honor of meeting His Holiness Pope Francis, the 266th Bishop of Rome and leader of the Catholic Church. The event took place in an official setting…

Sorin Mierlea, President of InfoCons, attended the 32nd edition of the Vatican Christmas Concert, held on December 14, 2024, at the Auditorium Conciliazione in Rome. This renowned Christmas Concert, first established in 1993 at the Paul VI Hall…

Sorin Mierlea, President of InfoCons, participates today, December 17, 2024, in an online meeting organized by the United Nations’ Department of Economic and Social Affairs . The meeting focuses on the rights of persons with disabilities and is…

A recent study conducted by PAN Europe and Global 2000, titled “TFA – The Forever Chemical in the Water We Drink” (published on July 10, 2024), highlights the urgent need to ban PFAS pesticides and fluorinated gases, two…

As of December 10, 2024, new cybersecurity regulations across the European Union aim to enhance the safety of internet-connected devices, ranging from baby monitors to smartwatches. These changes, driven by the implementation of the Cyber Resilience Act, establish…

As of today, 13 December 2024, the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) comes into effect, ushering in a modernized framework for ensuring the safety of non-food products in the European Union. This regulation replaces the 20-year-old General Product…

InfoCons is proud to participate as a partner today, December 11, 2024, in the awards ceremony of the XXI edition of the International Junior Science Olympiad. The event is hosted by the National University of Science and Technology…

The European Union (EU) continues to grapple with online copyright infringement, a pervasive issue that has evolved in complexity due to rapid technological advancements. The increasing ease of accessing pirated content through sophisticated digital channels presents significant challenges…

The National Institute for Research and Development in Informatics – ICI Bucharest, in collaboration with InfoCons, launched today, December 10, 2024, the first global European project aimed at raising awareness, educating, and informing the market about the security…

Today, December 10, marks International Human Rights Day. On December 10, 1948, in Paris, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights through Resolution no. 217 A (III). The Declaration stipulates that all people…

On December 6, 2024, Sorin Mierlea, President of InfoCons, is participating in the online webinar organized by ANEC – The European consumer voice in standardisation, on the online platform Zoom. The online event will focus on the topic…

The global shift towards sustainability is one of the most pressing challenges of our time. As we move towards a greener economy, the role of consumers in driving change cannot be overstated. Consumer behavior, particularly in relation to…

Around 1.3 billion people—roughly 16% of the global population—are living with a significant disability today. That’s nearly one in six people. Despite these numbers, their voices are often overlooked in key decision-making processes. Who better to advocate for…

Sorin Mierlea, President of InfoCons, will participate in the opening ceremony of the International Junior Science Olympiad. The event will take place on December 3, 2024, at the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, in the “C.A. Rosetti” Hall,…

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is considering a major overhaul of the FDA’s approach to food additives as part of a broader initiative under President-elect Donald Trump’s “Make America Healthy Again” campaign. This marks the first time a president-elect…

On November 28, 2024, Sorin Mierlea, President of InfoCons, is attending the Consumer Policy Advisory Group meeting held in Brussels, Belgium. The expert group, known as the “Consumer Policy Advisory Group“, was established by the Directorate-General for Justice…

Today, November 27, 2024, Sorin Mierlea , President of InfoCons , attends the BioReCer Annual Multi-stakeholder meeting, held in an online format, on the Zoom platform. The theme of this meeting is „Advancing Bio-Based Products Certification: A Collaborative Path Towards Sustainability” .…

Today, November 26, 2024, Sorin Mierlea , President of InfoCons , is participating in an online meeting, organized in the context of the preparatory study for the design of an EU harmonised label for commercial guarantees of durability and…

As the COP29 global climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, reaches its final day today (22 November), intense negotiations are underway among country ministers. The main focus is on reaching an agreement on the terms and conditions of the…