Hungarian 
The 2022 Zoonoses Report is out
In 2022, campylobacteriosis and salmonellosis were the most commonly reported zoonotic diseases in humans in the EU. The number of cases was still lower than in the years 2018-2019 before the pandemic. An increase in the number of infections was observed for West Nile fever.
Epizootic haemorrhagic disease: an exotic virus in Europe
The UK has halted imports of live cattle, sheep, and goats from France due to an outbreak of a potentially fatal disease for ruminants known as Epizootic haemorrhagic disease (EHD) (also known as Ibaraki disease in cattle).
Moku virus and the Asian hornet recognised in Hungary
Several news portals have shared the news that the Asian hornet ((Vespa velutina) has also appeared in Hungary in 2023, as reported by the OMME (National Hungarian Beekeping Association).
Ticks infected with Jingmenvirus in Europe
A newly discovered group of Jingmenviruses have been shown to infect a wide range of hosts and are associated with febrile illness in humans.
Workshop on emerging risk identifiation
On 6 December 2023, between 10:00 and 15:00, the University of Veterinary Medicine and the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) held a joint workshop on the identification of emerging risks.
EFSA corporate video
A new EFSA corporate video has been released, showcasing EFSA's objectives and the partners with whom it works closely to ensure that EU citizens are protected by the best food safety standards.
World Food Safety Almanac website relaunched
The World Food Safety Almanac website, created by the German BfR (Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung), has been relaunched.
Glyphosate risks and its reevaluation
Glyphosate has been the most widely used herbicide throughout history, both in America and the rest of the world. One of the most well-known products containing glyphosate is the Monsanto company Roundup, which has been used for more than 40 years. Below is a summary of the latest research results on the pesticide and news on its reevaluation.
Pesticides found on flowers, posing pollination threat
A recent study by Trinity College and DCU reveals that pesticides are present in flowers that were not treated with chemicals, posing a threat to pollinators. The research, which is the first multi-field survey of pollen and nectar from crops and wild plants in Ireland, evaluated the residues of fungicides and herbicides in nectar and pollen.
Some Italian regions ask to use Chlorpyrifos
Some wine-growing regions of northern Italy requested an exemption from the chlorpyrifos ban, as they claim that it is the only solution capable of fighting the leafhopper Scaphoideus titanus, which is the vector of the vine disease Flavescence dorée.