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Creditors, insurers and inspection: pressure on Co-Med comes from all sides

Commercial family physician chain Co-Med is facing multiple problems, including a final warning from health insurers, creditors and sharp scrutiny from the Health Care and Youth Inspectorate. The Patient Federation is concerned and experts believe Co-Med may go bankrupt.

June 19, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Many more female scientists at TU Eindhoven due to new intake policy

TU Eindhoven achieves balanced ratio with 50% male and 50% female academic staff thanks to preferential policies and support for women and diversity.

June 18, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Whistleblower: 'Faulty parts may have ended up in Boeing aircraft'

Hundreds of defective airplane parts have gone missing from Boeing, potentially ending up in 737 Max planes, according to a whistleblower. The parts were allegedly removed from internal systems and stored outdoors, in violation of safety regulations.

June 18, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Local flooding in Brabant due to heavy rains

'Flooding due to heavy rain in parts of North Brabant, with collapsing roofs and flooding streets in Veghel and Veldhoven. KNMI announces code yellow for Limburg due to persistent rain and possible 50 millimeters of precipitation.'

June 18, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

China investigates pork dumping from EU

China takes countermove in trade dispute with Europe by launching investigation into pork dumping, while Europe introduces duties over Chinese state aid to carmakers.

June 17, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Despite rebellion environmental minister, Austrian government stands firm

Austrian government stays afloat for now despite political conflict and heavy breach of trust between coalition parties. ÖVP Chancellor Nehammer steps up to European Court of Justice after vote on EU nature restoration law.