Governance

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.

A new initiative in the Brainport region is training hundreds of asylum seekers for high-demand jobs in the local semiconductor industry. The program combines technical skills with specialized language coaching to help newcomers fill thousands of vacancies in the thriving Brainport region.

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.

Ten political parties in Eindhoven have pledged to improve LGBTQI+ inclusion and visibility by signing the Pink Ballot Agreement. The cross-party commitment includes measures to ensure equal treatment in areas such as healthcare, education, and local events. Supporters believe the agreement will create a safer and more welcoming environment for all city residents.

The bank Bunq has been ordered to pay more than €314,000 after a mistake allowed a bankrupt customer to access his funds. The customer managed to withdraw or transfer the money before the trustee could intervene. A judge ruled that the bank was responsible for the error and rejected its attempts to blame the trustee.

More than 9.6 million people have been invited to file their 2025 income tax return, with the deadline set for 1 May. The Tax and Customs Administration expects heavy traffic on the first day, as happened last year. Support is available online and in person for those who need help completing their return.

Hackers have released what appears to be the remaining stolen customer data from telecoms provider Odido. The latest file is far larger than earlier leaks and may contain details of more than 6.5 million people. Police are urging customers to stay alert to fraud and not to download the data themselves.

Authorities have announced nightly road closures between Geldrop and Heeze to protect migrating amphibians. The measure aims to provide a safe passage for toads, frogs, and newts as they move toward local breeding waters.