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Agema: no ban on private equity in healthcare

Health Minister Agema is against a ban on private capital in healthcare, because it could limit the financing and accessibility of care and inhibit innovation and efficiency. She does want stricter measures against excessive profit distributions and healthcare providers who put profit ahead of quality and accessibility.

Aug. 21, 2024, 7:58 p.m.

Divers find five bodies aboard sunken superyacht off Sicily

Multiple passengers still missing after luxury yacht sinks in storm off coast of Sicily, including famous banker and his wife. Body of chef found, but rescue efforts hampered by difficult conditions on sunken vessel.

Aug. 21, 2024, 7:58 p.m.

NS expects more inconvenience and too few seats next six months

NS and ProRail announce that trains have been running erratically too often over the past six months, and that this will continue to cause problems on the tracks in the fall due to work and staff shortages, which will make train service performance unpredictable.

Aug. 20, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Concern over 'food vending machines' in care home restaurants: 'But fits trend'

'A care facility in the province of Utrecht is introducing an automated and unmanned self-service section in its restaurants, causing incomprehension and concern among family members and residents of the care locations.'

Aug. 20, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Man who harassed women Utrecht suspected of attempted kidnapping and assault

Possible sex offender arrested in Utrecht for allegedly assaulting and attempting to abduct female cyclists, with the prosecution intending to add a charge of attempted sexual offense. Police had launched a manhunt after similar incidents were reported, leading to the extended detention of the suspect.

Aug. 20, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Rotterdam police chief shocked by results of investigation

Police abuses in Rotterdam-Centrum investigated with shocking conclusions and recommendations, chief of police stresses need for strong leadership to restore trust in and credibility of organization.