Organic compounds
French Scientists Report Successful Results from a COVID-19 Drug Combination
French scientists report successful results from a clinical trial of the combination of two existing drugs - hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin - against the new coranovirus. Their research has been published in the International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents.
What is Favipiravir and will the Drug Help to Halt the COVID-19 Pandemic?
After China announced encouraging results with the drug Favipiravir, in the fight against the coronavirus, the spotlight turned to it. What do we know about this medicine so far?
A Woman Infected with the Coronavirus Cured with a Drug Cocktail against HIV
A Chinese citizen infected with the new coronavirus showed a dramatic improvement after she was treated with a cocktail of anti-virals used to treat flu and HIV, Thailand's Health Ministry said Sunday.
The 71-year-old patient tested negative for the virus 48 hours after Thai doctors administered the combination, it became clear at a daily briefing at the ministry.
More than 1 Tonne of Cocaine Is Washing Up on the Atlantic Coast of France
More than one tonne of cocaine in plastic packages of as yet unknown origin have been collected in recent weeks from the Atlantic coast of France, the French press reported.
Eurostat: Bulgaria - One of the Countries with the Highest Recycling Rate of Plastic Packaging Waste
In the EU, an estimated 42% of plastic packaging waste was recycled in 2017. In seven EU Member States, more than half of the plastic packaging waste generated was recycled in 2017.
Balkan Gangs Central to Global Trade in Illicit Drugs
Judging by a spate of drugs busts over the past 12 months, Balkan crime gangs are major players in the trafficking of heroin, cocaine, marijuana and synthetic drugs around the world.
Police seizes large cocaine haul in drug trafficking ring bust
Anti-narcotics officers announced Thursday they arrested three people and seized 1905 kilos of cocaine in a major drug bust in Athens.
The ring members were identified as one Croatian and two Albanian nationals.
Turkish start-up produces plastic-eating bacteria to combat pollution
A Turkish start-up has produced a bacteria, named "PETman," that can break the molecular bonds of one of the world's most-used plastics - polyethylene terephthalate, also known as PET or polyester.
Seven inmates charged after prison sweep turns up drugs, weapons
A sweep of the Aghios Stefanos prison near Patra, western Greece, has turned up quantities of drugs as well as 11 makeshift knives and five cellphones, which are forbidden in penitentiaries.
The inspection began late on Tuesday night and was completed in the early hours of yesterday morning.
The Drugs Containing Ranitidine Will Be Withdrawn from Bulgarian Market
The sale of medicines containing ranitidine will be stopped in Bulgaria. This was reported by the Bulgarian Drug Agency (BDA).