Education

The number of teacher vacancies in primary and secondary education fell last school year, while demand rose in vocational and special primary education. CBS figures show a mixed picture, with shortages expected to grow again in the coming years. The data also reflect a broader national decline in job vacancies.

Paulette Kreté has won the regional Woman in the Media Award for her advocacy in breast cancer screening and medical innovation. The award highlights the need for more female voices in the news, where women remain under-represented as expert sources.

Eindhoven officials have launched a study into the possible reconstruction of a neo-Gothic city hall demolished in the 1960s. The move follows a successful public petition and a meeting between residents and city leaders to discuss restoring the historic landmark. Authorities are now weighing the costs and practicalities of bringing the 19th-century building back to the city centre.

The outgoing head of the Netherlands' largest employers' organisation warns that artificial intelligence will trigger a structural wave of layoffs. While some sectors face staff shortages, experts argue that the country must improve its retraining programmes to help workers adapt to an AI-driven economy.

A new pilot programme at the Eindhoven Region Library will introduce sign language interpreters to workshops and lectures this spring. The initiative aims to make the library's cultural events more inclusive for hearing-impaired community members.

A 26-year-old former teaching assistant has received an eight-year prison sentence and mandatory psychiatric care for the abuse of twenty children. The court's decision to lower the sentence from the initial demand has drawn a sharp and emotional response from the victims' families.

A major cyber attack on Dutch telecom provider Odido has exposed the personal details of 6.2 million account holders. The company has secured its systems and is advising customers to remain alert for potential phishing attempts and fraudulent calls using the stolen information.

Picnic founders turned a logistical challenge into a €3.3 billion grocery empire. His talk at TU/e emphasized that while AI is a powerful tool, it is human grit, safety-conscious engineering, and a refusal to "think small" that truly scales a business.