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With 61.7% of the vote, the citizens of Zurich approved a ban on gas-p

A study from Texas shows that rewards motivate teenagers more than restrictions when it comes to use their phones less. A study from Texas shows that rewards motivate teenagers more than restrictions when it comes to use their phones less.

September 29, 2025 September 29, 2025

6 Good News for a good start to autumn

With our six good news stories, we want to sweeten the start of the first autumn weekend for you. With our six good news stories, we want to sweeten the start of the first autumn weekend for you.

September 26, 2025 September 26, 2025

London tests car-free Oxford Street

Oxford Street was opened to pedestrians only for one day. Oxford Street was opened to pedestrians only for one day.

September 24, 2025 September 24, 2025

First International high-seas agreement takes effect in 2026

After more than 15 years of negotiations, the first international high-seas protection agreement will come into force in January 2026. After more than 15 years of negotiations, the first international high-seas protection agreement will come into force in January 2026.

September 22, 2025 September 22, 2025

EU approves first medication for postpartum depression

The European Commission has approved, for the first time, a medication for postpartum depression. The European Commission has approved, for the first time, a medication for postpartum depression.

September 19, 2025 September 19, 2025

Arctic ozone hole smallest in years

The ozone hole over the Arctic was smaller in 2024 than in the years 2020 to 2023. The ozone hole over the Arctic was smaller in 2024 than in the years 2020 to 2023.

September 17, 2025 September 17, 2025

Spain plans to return over 50,000 vacation rentals

The Spanish government plans to remove more than 53,000 illegal vacation rentals from online platforms. The Spanish government plans to remove more than 53,000 illegal vacation rentals from online platforms.

September 15, 2025 September 15, 2025

Scottish authorities successfully test four-day workweek

For one year, two Scottish authorities successfully tested a four-day workweek with no reduction in pay. For one year, two Scottish authorities successfully tested a four-day workweek with no reduction in pay.

September 12, 2025 September 12, 2025

Biological causes of daytime sleepiness discovered

Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital have identified molecules in the blood associated with excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital have identified molecules in the blood associated with excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS).

September 10, 2025 September 10, 2025

Australia implements logging ban

The Australian state of New South Wales is halting deforestation on the east coast. The Australian state of New South Wales is halting deforestation on the east coast.

September 8, 2025 September 8, 2025

Bornholm Energy Island: Green Power Across Borders

The EU is funding a 3-gigawatt offshore wind hub near Bornholm, set to supply clean electricity to Denmark and Germany in the 2030s. The EU is funding a 3-gigawatt offshore wind hub near Bornholm, set to supply clean electricity to Denmark and Germany in the 2030s.

September 5, 2025 September 5, 2025

Mexico, Guatemala & Belize plan a protected area in the Maya Forest

Mexico, Guatemala and Belize plan to create a joint nature reserve covering almost six million hectares of Maya rainforest. Mexico, Guatemala and Belize plan to create a joint nature reserve covering almost six million hectares of Maya rainforest.

September 1, 2025 September 1, 2025

Good News about food to start your week

Let’s start the week with good news about food! Let’s start the week with good news about food!

August 25, 2025 August 25, 2025

Denmark wants to make books tax-free

Denmark plans to abolish the VAT on books to boost reading skills. Denmark plans to abolish the VAT on books to boost reading skills.

August 22, 2025 August 22, 2025

Airline Ordered to Pay millions over illegal firings

Australian airline Qantas has been fined the equivalent of €50 million for unlawful layoffs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Australian airline Qantas has been fined the equivalent of €50 million for unlawful layoffs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

August 20, 2025 August 20, 2025

Good News from the U.S.

Today, we have three positive updates from the U.S.: Americans are drinking less alcohol, the crime rate is falling, and balcony solar panels are booming. Today, we have three positive updates from the U.S.: Americans are drinking less alcohol, the crime rate is falling, and balcony solar panels are booming.

August 18, 2025 August 18, 2025

Have a great weekend filled with good news!

With that in mind: happy weekend! With that in mind: happy weekend!

August 15, 2025 August 15, 2025

Global pact to reverse wetland loss by 2034

Global leaders met in Zimbabwe for COP15 on Wetlands and agreed on stronger action to protect and restore these ecosystems. Global leaders met in Zimbabwe for COP15 on Wetlands and agreed on stronger action to protect and restore these ecosystems.

August 13, 2025 August 13, 2025

Rewards encourage less phone use

A study from Texas shows that rewards motivate teenagers more than restrictions when it comes to use their phones less. A study from Texas shows that rewards motivate teenagers more than restrictions when it comes to use their phones less.

August 11, 2025 August 11, 2025

Nutrient-rich ice cream aims to support palliative care patients

An Australian hospital network has teamed up with a local dairy to develop a special kind of ice cream enriched with essential nutrients like vitamin B12 and D3. An Australian hospital network has teamed up with a local dairy to develop a special kind of ice cream enriched with essential nutrients like vitamin B12 and D3.

August 8, 2025 August 8, 2025

New implant relieves arthritis symptoms

In clinical trials, joint pain and swelling were reduced by over 60 %, with more than half of patients experiencing significant improvement. In clinical trials, joint pain and swelling were reduced by over 60 %, with more than half of patients experiencing significant improvement.

August 6, 2025 August 6, 2025

Helsinki: Zero traffic deaths since introducing speed limit

Since July 2024, there have been no fatal traffic accidents in Helsinki — thanks to newly introduced 30 km/h speed zones. Since July 2024, there have been no fatal traffic accidents in Helsinki — thanks to newly introduced 30 km/h speed zones.

August 4, 2025 August 4, 2025

EU: Ban on fur farming moves closer

For the first time, the EU food safety authority EFSA has classified fur farming as systematic animal cruelty. For the first time, the EU food safety authority EFSA has classified fur farming as systematic animal cruelty.

August 1, 2025 August 1, 2025

Telemedicine brings healthcare to remote regions of Nigeria

In regions without doctors, digital consultations are bringing medical care. In regions without doctors, digital consultations are bringing medical care.

July 30, 2025 July 30, 2025

India: Record growth in renewable energy expansion

India is reporting progress in its energy transition. India is reporting progress in its energy transition.

July 28, 2025 July 28, 2025

Women's Euro in Switzerland breaks attendance record

At the UEFA Women’s European Championship, more tickets have been sold than ever before. At the UEFA Women’s European Championship, more tickets have been sold than ever before.

July 25, 2025 July 25, 2025

School project rescues dogs in Bogotá

In Bogotá, a school has become a refuge for abused stray dogs. In Bogotá, a school has become a refuge for abused stray dogs.

July 23, 2025 July 23, 2025

Starting the week with two strong health-related Good News stories

This new week kicks off with promising developments in the fight against infectious diseases. This new week kicks off with promising developments in the fight against infectious diseases.

July 21, 2025 July 21, 2025

Good News for Health

Health is everything. Science proves it—with new technologies and promising treatments. Health is everything. Science proves it—with new technologies and promising treatments.

July 18, 2025 July 18, 2025

Slight increase in the global childhood vaccination rate

According to a recent report by the WHO and UNICEF, 85% of children worldwide received the recommended vaccinations. According to a recent report by the WHO and UNICEF, 85% of children worldwide received the recommended vaccinations.

July 16, 2025 July 16, 2025