News of the day
This overview will help you quickly catch up on today’s most important events.
1. People live on average 6.2 years longer, despite a dip due to Covid
Life expectancy worldwide has increased by 6.2 years in thirty years. That increase could have been even stronger if Covid-19 had not thrown a spanner in the works. The control of diarrhea and typhoid fever in particular has a major effect. read more
2. Approved centers must help patients with endometriosis faster and better
Tens of thousands of women in our country suffer from endometriosis, a potentially very painful disease that is sometimes only diagnosed after many years. In the near future, specialized centers should help women faster and better. read more
3. Person died after being hit several times on E40
A person was fatally struck on the E40 in Veurne early on Thursday morning. The body was hit several times on the highway, but the circumstances are very unclear. read more
4. Striking intervention for safety in Paris-Roubaix
The organization of Paris-Roubaix has adjusted the run-up to the Forest of Wallers to make the infamous cobblestone section in Arenberg safer. But that causes discussion: world champion Mathieu van der Poel, among others, was shocked by it. read more
