Living/housing

The Centro Latinoamericano de Orientación (C.L.O.) celebrated International Women’s Day in Eindhoven on Saturday, 7 March. Held at the Parktheater (Parktheater), the event brought...

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.

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.

European energy suppliers Vattenfall and Eneco have reduced access to fixed-term contracts following a surge in gas prices due to the conflict in the Middle East. Both companies say the market is too volatile to offer the usual range of deals. The number of available contracts is limited, and new prices are already higher.

ProRail says gas use at train stations has dropped sharply after changing how and when heating is used. The organisation is now exploring alternatives for the few locations that still need warmth. Survey results suggest passengers have not noticed any decline in comfort.

Eindhoven officials are set to meet with housing corporations to address social housing tenants who also own private property. This move follows a court ruling in Amsterdam that allowed a corporation to terminate a lease under similar circumstances. While exact local figures are unknown, the city is looking to improve data sharing to prevent the potential abuse of social housing.

Homeowners in the Netherlands face higher municipal charges this year, with property taxes rising sharply in several areas. VEH warns that many municipalities are struggling financially and may continue raising taxes unless national funding improves. Some households now pay more than €1,000 a year in local housing-related costs

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.