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Crime & Justice

Million dispute over 'toxic' loans: Did Coop sell a portfolio to Debitum that should not have existed?

A dispute between Coop Bank and Debitum Invest OÜ centers on a claim for nearly one million euros in damages due to the sale of a loan portfolio that allegedly did not meet promised quality standards.

Mar 13 • 09:23 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Schools Use Old Textbooks. The State Has Lost Control Over Them

Schools in Czechia are using outdated textbooks due to the lack of quality standards set by the state, leading to concerns about the relevance of the educational materials.

Mar 13 • 06:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Australia authorizes change in fuel composition to combat rising oil prices

Australia's Energy Minister, Chris Bowen, announced a modification in fuel quality standards to reduce oil prices by allowing higher sulfur levels in fuel.

Mar 12 • 06:07 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Fuel quality rules relaxed to add 100 million litres more petrol

Australia has relaxed its fuel quality standards for two months to increase petrol supply by 100 million litres per month amid rising demand influenced by the Middle East conflict.

Mar 12 • 04:07 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

V. Landsbergis: We live so well that wanting more is dangerous

V. Landsbergis claims that striving for more in life could lead to negative consequences, highlighting a historical perspective on living standards in Lithuania.

Mar 11 • 08:44 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A piano meeting the highest global standards arrived at the LVSO concert hall

A new high-quality piano has been acquired for the LVSO concert hall, marking a significant enhancement for the Lithuanian State Symphony Orchestra.

Mar 10 • 08:06 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Uniform Quality Standards: Bundestag Approves Changes to Hospital Reform

The Bundestag has approved several changes to the ongoing hospital reform in Germany, allowing for a more flexible implementation of quality standards.

Mar 6 • 09:34 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Uniform Quality Standards: Bundestag Approves Changes to Hospital Reform

The Bundestag has approved several amendments to the controversial hospital reform aimed at providing more flexibility in its implementation.

Mar 6 • 09:34 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Kofod on discarded candidates: 'We don't want a clown bus'

Peter Kofod, the group leader of the Danish People's Party, defends the exclusion of several parliamentary candidates, emphasizing the party's commitment to maintaining high selection standards to ensure quality representation.

Mar 4 • 16:57 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

"Scrap" masquerades as used cars. EU regulations will tighten practices

New EU regulations are set to impose stricter standards on the sale and operation of used cars, contributing to the concerns about quality and safety.

Mar 2 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Working as a courtroom sketch artist is not for cowards. The risk is high.

The quality and representation of courtroom sketches have come under scrutiny due to the recent trial of Marius Borg Høiby, leading to discussions about their artistic merit and the need for better standards in media coverage.

Feb 21 • 20:19 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Minister promises to amend existing education standards and create new ones after State Audit Office review

Latvian Minister of Education has committed to reforming education standards following concerns raised by the State Audit Office about the quality oversight in schools.

Feb 19 • 13:07 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

How Ivan Mikloš Reads It: Why Growth Is Important and Why We Have a Problem

The article discusses the importance of economic growth for higher living standards and social peace, while also addressing the skepticism surrounding its necessity due to ecological sustainability concerns.

Feb 18 • 18:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

We Found a Nearly 100-Gram Discrepancy When We Weighed Foods in the Store - Here's the Explanation

Consumers have reported discrepancies between labeled and actual weights of packaged food items in Finland, prompting an investigation into this packaging issue.

Feb 16 • 13:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Health Inspectorate will assess the quality of the work of traumatologists at Jēkabpils Hospital

The Health Inspectorate is set to evaluate the work quality of traumatologists at Jēkabpils Hospital following several cases needing intervention.

Feb 13 • 12:22 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for Nuevo Mexico: this will be the new program to train police officers and increase security

Nuevo Mexico is implementing a new police training program aimed at enhancing law enforcement effectiveness and adapting to evolving legal standards.

Feb 12 • 23:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Sánchez: "Probably a lesson from Adamuz is that quality standards need to be reinforced"

Spanish President Pedro Sánchez discusses the recent deadly train accident in Adamuz, asserting the need for improved quality standards and expressing commitment to uncovering the truth and ensuring justice for the victims.

Feb 11 • 08:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Jonna found Temu shirts at Keskinen Village Store: "How is it possible" – This is how Vesa Keskinen explains

Jonna discovered Temu-branded clothing at Keskinen Village Store, raising concerns about the quality standards and regulatory compliance of the products.

Feb 9 • 08:39 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Urban Planner: We live in cramped housing, yet we cannot complain

Latvians live in smaller living spaces compared to Western Europe but enjoy a high quality of life amidst global standards.

Feb 8 • 12:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

The medical organization is evasive about how Arenberger and others were selected for the ministerial committee. His wife is to investigate it.

The Ministry of Health has several accreditation committees, whose members assess which healthcare facilities meet accreditation standards, decide where doctors can receive specialized training, and oversee postgraduate education quality, but there are concerns about the lack of transparency regarding the nominations of certain committee members.

Feb 6 • 17:12 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

The Battle of the Specialists

The rise in medical courses has resulted in a surge of unprepared professionals in the market, as demonstrated by recent Enamed results, highlighting issues with medical school quality and changing admission standards.

Feb 6 • 14:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Ban on log burners and wood burners on table in fireplace law change

The government is consulting on banning older wood burners and log burners that fail to meet new air quality standards to combat indoor air pollution.

Feb 6 • 09:45 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Life & Tech

PODCAST "GAMMA ACADEMY" ⟩ #8: Parallels between high-quality products and the creation of good music

This episode of the "GAMMA Academy" podcast discusses the quality standards in music and draws parallels between the creation of excellent products and the making of good music.

Feb 5 • 14:19 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

M: municipal veto against mining in alum shale will secure Storsjö's water

The Swedish government has decided to amend uranium mining regulations to adhere to international standards, responding to concerns from surrounding municipalities about the water quality in Storsjö.

Feb 5 • 10:44 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

With avocado certification and quality standards, Michoacán ready for the T-MEC

Michoacán is positioning itself as a strategic player for Mexico in the renegotiation of the T-MEC by achieving Pro-forest Avocado certification and enhancing labor formalization in agriculture.

Feb 5 • 00:28 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Air at airports increasingly polluted. Exceeding WHO norms

The article discusses the heightened pollution levels at airports, particularly concerning ultrafine particles, their health effects, air quality in aircraft cabins, and the impact on surrounding communities.

Jan 8 • 04:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Advertising Resolution of the Commune – Principles and Exclusions

The article discusses the local law known as the landscape resolution, which allows municipal councils to establish guidelines and conditions for the placement of small architectural objects, advertising boards, and fences, including size, quality standards, and building materials.

Jan 7 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Madrid Meets European Pollution Limits Again, But Still Far from 2030 Standards

Madrid has met European air quality regulations for the fourth consecutive year in 2025, but nitrogen dioxide levels remain stagnant and ozone pollution worsens, indicating that the city is still off track for the 2030 standards.

Jan 7 • 00:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

9 mistakes in decorating that make your home look cheap

The article discusses nine common mistakes in interior decorating that can make a home appear cheap, emphasizing the importance of detail and professional standards in choosing decor and products.

Jan 6 • 12:28 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

How we measured dust particles near schools in Bratislava, Prague, Budapest, and Warsaw and what cities are doing about air quality: banning old boilers and old taxis

A joint journalistic project measured fine dust particles in the air near selected primary schools in Bratislava, Prague, Budapest, and Warsaw, revealing that while current standards were met, they still lag behind future limits and WHO recommendations.

Dec 31 • 10:25 UTC

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