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The CEO of VDL Group, Willem van der Leegte, has been named as the newest member of the Eindhoven Airport Supervisory Board. His appointment aims to balance the airport’s role as an international gateway with the social and environmental needs of the surrounding region.

The eurozone economy grew slightly slower than expected in the final quarter of last year, with Eurostat revising growth down to 0.2% from an initial estimate of 0.3%. This adjustment also nudged the annual growth for 2025 down to 1.2%, as the wider European Union saw a similar quarterly increase. While the European Central Bank (ECB) had forecast a steady recovery for 2026, those projections are now clouded by the conflict in the Middle East. Analysts warn that rising energy prices could reignite inflation and dampen future growth, making the road to economic stability more uncertain than previously anticipated.

Eindhoven has introduced a single app to manage all shared bicycles, e-bikes, and scooters across the city. The new system uses 500 designated hubs to keep streets tidy while offering users lower prices and a more reliable service.

A major new housing project has broken move-in ground in Eindhoven, bringing 400 energy-efficient homes to the Gestel district. Supported by funding from the city and ASML, the development will transform a former school site into a mix of affordable rentals and private housing.

After an EU justice ministers’ meeting in Brussels, Justice Minister David van Weel warned the Netherlands is vigilant about likely Iranian cyberattacks that could target US and Israeli interests and possibly spread to other targets.

Dutch Railways (NS) recorded a transport profit for the first time since 2019. Higher ticket and season‑pass prices, along with a slight increase in passenger numbers and ongoing cost savings, contributed to the €11 million result in 2025. Despite the improvement, NS continues extensive work on the rail network, meaning passengers should brace for face further disruptions in the coming period.

Developers have reached a deal to build a new 24-storey residential tower at the historic Strijp-S site in Eindhoven. The PULSE project will feature 176 rental homes and creative workspaces designed to honour the area’s industrial heritage.

The Dutch Data Protection Authority is calling for urgent government action to regulate artificial intelligence and protect citizens from discrimination. The watchdog warns that current oversight is insufficient to manage risks such as deepfakes, fraud, and the impact of chatbots on young users.