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Veganism

People who are vegan forego eating all animal products, including meat, dairy and eggs. Veganism is gaining traction in many places.

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Inside Europe 22.11.2018

The OPCW to name and shame those behind chemical weapons attacks - The growing rift between Italy and the EU – Italy's divisive debate on divorce - The Czech Republic's same-sex marriage debate – The AfD introduces a controversial online platform for kids - Former prime minister of Macedonia claims asylum in Hungary – Separating church and state in Greece - We try out Sweden's new McVegan burger.
PoliticsNovember 23, 201855:00 min
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Meat-loving Kenya sees veganism trend

Kenyans consider the advantages of cutting out meat for their health and the planet
SocietyNovember 2, 2018
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Nature and EnvironmentOctober 4, 201829:59 min
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The rise of the McVegan

Fast-food giants are responding to the increasing demand for more vegan-friendly food.
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 4, 201807:13 min
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Vegan fish and chips shop

Vegan fish and chips shop welcomes new customers.
BusinessOctober 2, 201801:06 min
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Vegan restaurant chain run by cult leader

A millionaire businesswoman whose followers call her "Supreme Master" is behind a global chain of popular vegan cafes.
SocietyAugust 13, 2018
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Global Snack from Munich: vegan kebabs

Doner kebab seller Erbil Günar moved to an all-vegan menu. His seitan kebabs are now hugely popular.
SocietyAugust 4, 201803:15 min
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French butchers call for protection from vegan activists

Butchers have blamed media attention on veganism and meat production for the rise in vandalism and violence.
SocietyJune 27, 2018
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Who was the YouTube shooter?

California police officials identify the YouTube shooter as a vegan who was angry with the video sharing service.
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Suspended sentence for French vegan condoning terrorism

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Vegan is the new black

Being vegan was long considered weird and difficult. This is no longer true, especially in Berlin.
Nature and EnvironmentSeptember 22, 2017
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A Dutch butcher shop minus the meat

Dutch 'butcher' Jaap Korteweg wants to compete with industrial meat production. No animals are harmed in his business.
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The Forest Green Rovers in England serve vegan food and use solar energy.
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The vegan challenge

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Nature and EnvironmentMarch 2, 2017
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A local woman was offended by the lyrics of a nursery rhyme played multiple times a day by the town hall.
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Visiting vegan

Eggs, milk, wool, leather - animal products are part of our everyday lives. But not for vegans. So how do they manage?
Nature and EnvironmentDecember 30, 2016
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Terms like "vegan sausage" confuse consumers and need to be banned, a German minister has said.
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Andreas Krolik from Frankfurt restaurant "Lafleur" has been named Chef of the Year by the Gault & Millau guide. 
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Gault & Millau: Germany's chef of the year

Andreas Krolik from Frankfurt restaurant "Lafleur" has been named Chef of the Year by the Gault & Millau guide.
CultureNovember 20, 201604:24 min
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Going vegan

As more Germans go vegan, there’s a growing market for eco-friendly animal-free food and products. 
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 27, 2016
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Vegans for the environment

As more Germans go vegan, there’s a growing market for eco-friendly animal-free food and products.
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Vegan haven Berlin

In Berlin, being vegan combines ethical concerns and lifestyle - with restaurants, butchers and even singles nights.
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Meat, meat, meat

As veganism becomes ever more popular in industrialized countries, we ask: how bad is meat production for the planet?
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Living Planet: Berlin goes vegan

Berlin has become a haven for vegans from all over the world. There, animal-free products can be found just about anywhere - from butcher shops to singles nights. But being vegan is much more about wanting to protect the environment, it's a whole lifestyle.
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German butchers bake record Leberkäse

The world's longest southern German sausage has been baked in the city of Ulm, despite some vegan misgivings.
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Clean 'green' beans

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A cafe in Tbilisi has accused extreme nationalists of attacking their patrons with grilled meat and starting a brawl.
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German schools draw line at veganism

A court case calling for a vegan option in German schools has failed. But why, considering the rise of meatless options?
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Food production heads into turbulence, with factory farming and veganism just two of many factors.
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