Fiona Alston

Driven by a vision to advance Europe's algae sector, Carlos Unamunzaga, President of the European Algae Biomass Association, spoke with Euractiv's Fiona Alston about his plans to raise the profile of algae in the public eye.

Technology has always had its place in the arts, Freya Salway head of the Google Arts and Culture Lab, reminds us as we explore how AI is influencing artistic expression.

Europe’s 1,000 active fur farms are facing further calls for full or partial bans. The EU’s mink, fox and racoon dog farms maintain approximately eight million animals, the trade remains lucrative, but political pressure is rising.

Europe's 1,000 active fur farms are facing further calls for full or partial bans. The EU's mink, fox and racoon dog farms maintain approximately eight million animals, the trade remains lucrative, but political pressure is rising.

One of the Irish tech community’s most respected investors, London-based Eamonn Carey has been in the thoughts of his friends and colleagues lately after he became seriously ill while at the Web Summit in Lisbon. Well wishes have been pouring out as he begins his recovery in Portugal. Carey’s reach is far and wide due... View Article

The protective status of Europe's wolves is in danger following last week's vote by the Standing Committee of the Bern Convention. Wildlife advocates argue the vote is a political decision, not based on scientific evidence.

Ahead of the 2025 conference circuit, we ask Fiona Alston why Enterprise Ireland supported so many Irish businesses to head to Helsinki in November and why it's the place to go if you're seeking to meet investors.

Animals stuck on a truck for months, an uneven application of EU animal welfare rules, and complex transport costs. Europe’s animal transport conundrums are getting a second look.

Wild Geese: Barry Haughian works for Ukrainian telco Tellias in the Spanish capital