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Biohacking: Key Legal, Moral and Commercial considerations

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  Biohacking is a rapidly growing movement that combines technology, biology, and self-experimentation to optimize human performance and well-being. It encompasses a range of practices, from genetic modifications and wearable technology to cognitive enhancement and nutritional interventions. In the European Union (EU), where health, technology, and data privacy regulations are extensive, the rise of biohacking challenges traditional legal and ethical boundaries and raises complex regulatory questions. While biohacking offers individuals unprecedented control over their physical and mental capabilities, it often operates on the fringes of legality, exploiting regulatory gaps. This article explores biohacking’s core practices and examines the legal frameworks, including treaties like the Oviedo Convention, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other relevant EU policies, along with the regulatory loopholes that biohackers navigate and the broader implications for regulat...

Presidential elections in Belarus 2025: a new phase in the country's socio-political and economic development

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  A mid turbulent events that have gripped the world, including two wars in Europe and the Middle East, Belarus is gearing up for its presidential elections on 26 January 2025. This event marks a critical turning point in the political life of Belarus, which, despite all challenges, has maintained security and stability while achieving an impressive level of economic growth. A total of 6,913,965 Belarusian citizens are eligible to vote in what can be viewed as a popular referendum on the direction the country will take in the coming period. These elections are expected to usher in a new phase of socio-political and economic development in Belarusian history, defined by stability and economic progress in the face of Western sanctions and the war in neighbouring Ukraine. Belarusians hope that  Donald Trump ’s election will signal the start of strategic dialogue with the West and bring about a relaxation of imposed sanctions. Analysts estimate that the incumbent president,  ...