Picture shows Alexander Bernhuber, undated. A new European directive is "putting a stop" to illicit honey production measures, an Austrian MEP has claimed. (NewsX/Bee)
Picture shows sustainable Christmas gifts from the regional beekeeper - contents of the gift box: Oxymel, honey, beeswax candle, propolis lip balm, honey liqueur, honey lifter, undated. Honey is the perfect Christmas gift, a Tyrolean hobbyist beekeeper has claimed. (Imkerei Dolomitenbiene, NewsX/Bee)
Picture shows beekeeper Andreja Stankovic, undated. A Slovenian apiculture enthusiast has claimed beekeeping is "a diagnosis" as she emphasised the numerous positive aspects of the activity. (NewsX/Bee)
Picture shows Marni von Wilpert, undated. She said she was convinced that the Californian city's endorsement of the Bee City USA project would raise people's consciousness of the vital role the insects had due to their pollination of flowers and plants. (NewsX/Bee)