The article discusses the growth of the edible insect market in Europe and the regulatory landscape that entrepreneurs must navigate. It highlights the potential for the market to triple by 2023 and the role of the EU in setting food safety standards. The EU's new regulations aim to harmonize laws across member states and ensure the health safety of consumers. The article explains the European Commission's proposal to introduce specific food hygiene standards for edible insect products, including what materials are allowed as feed for insects. It also addresses the challenges and opportunities for using food waste as feed in the context of a circular economy. The author mentions that while the regulations may seem complex, they indicate the EU's commitment to food safety and waste reduction. The company Crickster is mentioned as an example of compliance with food laws and regulations in the production of insect-based food products.

Afghan asylum-seekers Akram and Zahra are trying to cross from Bosnia into Croatia with their two-year-old daughter. They say their next attempt will be their 40th, after repeated efforts to reach the European Union from a makeshift camp. The report follows the family as they set out, amid a wider movement of people fleeing conflict and poverty across Eastern Europe.

Migrants from countries including Afghanistan and Pakistan are stranded in northwestern Bosnia and Herzegovina while trying to cross into the European Union through Croatia. Many report violent pushbacks by Croatian agents, yet continue attempting the crossing repeatedly. Their journey through the Balkans has stalled in Bosnia, where harsh winter conditions add to their hardship. Rai News correspondent Ilario Piagnerelli documents their daily ordeal.

The migrant crisis in Bosnia and Herzegovina is a complex issue involving local and national authorities, the European Union, and international organizations like the IOM. The crisis is exacerbated by political dysfunction, ethnic divisions, and differing priorities between local and national governments. The EU has provided significant financial aid but is criticized for its handling and pressure tactics. Local authorities in Bihać prefer rural camps, while national authorities and the EU push for urban centers. The IOM's withdrawal from the Lipa camp due to inadequate facilities has worsened the situation, leaving migrants in dire conditions. The crisis highlights the broader challenges Bosnia faces in its EU membership aspirations and the need for a more coordinated and humane approach to migration.

The article discusses the complex situation of migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina, particularly in the Una Sana region, where migrants are stranded due to EU border closures and pushbacks. The focus is on the Lipa camp, which was meant to be a temporary solution but faced disagreements between the EU and local authorities over its permanence. The camp lacked basic amenities and was eventually abandoned by the IOM after local authorities failed to provide necessary infrastructure. The situation reflects the broader issues of Bosnia's postwar dysfunction, the EU's approach to migration, and the challenges of a divided country where ethnic factions impede unified action. The EU has provided significant funding to manage the situation, but the money is often channeled through organizations like the IOM rather than directly to Bosnian institutions. The article also touches on the reluctance of local authorities to host migrants and the political will to address the crisis, as well as the potential consequences for Bosnia's EU membership ambitions.

The migrant crisis in Bosnia and Herzegovina is a complex issue involving local and national authorities, the European Union, and international organizations like the IOM. The crisis is exacerbated by political dysfunction, ethnic divisions, and differing priorities between local and national governments. The EU has provided significant financial aid but is criticized for its handling and pressure tactics. Local authorities in Bihać prefer rural camps, while national authorities and the EU push for urban centers. The IOM's withdrawal from the Lipa camp due to inadequate facilities has worsened the situation, leaving migrants in dire conditions. The crisis highlights the broader challenges Bosnia faces in its EU membership aspirations and the need for a more coordinated and humane approach to migration.

Casu Marzu, a traditional Sardinian cheese known for containing live maggots, has been banned by the European Union due to food safety concerns. Despite the ban, local farmers continue to produce it for personal consumption. The cheese has gained notoriety, being labeled the 'most dangerous cheese in the world' by Guinness World Records, a claim disputed by Sardinians. Research from the University of Wageningen explores the potential for safely marketing Casu Marzu under new EU regulations. Celebrity chefs Gordon Ramsay and Tom Parker Bowles have also brought attention to this controversial delicacy.