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Students from Summa College secured seven medals, including two gold titles, at the national Skills Heroes championships in Den Bosch. The winners in retail and pastry making will now serve as Dutch champions for the coming year. This success follows months of dedicated training and mentorship from their teachers.

Eindhoven has launched a new sustainable facility to wash reusable cups for businesses and events. The project creates local jobs for people who need support while helping the city reduce its plastic waste.

The Dutch cabinet says new energy-saving measures proposed by the IEA are less urgent for the Netherlands, given steps already taken since the 2022 gas crisis. Still, ministers are closely watching the economic impact of the war in the Middle East. A decision on possible support measures will follow once the scale and duration of price rises are clearer.

VDL Groep has seen its profits bounce back despite a challenging year for the high-tech and automotive sectors. With a record-breaking order book and a new focus on the defence industry, the Eindhoven-based giant is preparing for a period of renewed growth.

Police continue to search for a Toyota Yaris linked to the shooting of an officer in Schoonhoven. The motive remains unclear, and the victim is still in critical condition. Authorities released images of the suspected getaway car as the investigation moves forward.

United Airlines plans to cut capacity by around 5 percent as soaring fuel prices make some routes unprofitable. The airline is bracing for high oil prices to continue for several years but expects to restore its schedule by autumn. Despite the cuts, United says it will maintain investments and avoid layoffs.

PSV has unveiled ambitious plans to significantly increase the capacity of the Philips Stadium by 2030. The expansion aims to meet growing demand from fans while strengthening the stadium's role as a social and cultural hub in the heart of Eindhoven.

The war in Iran has caused the largest oil supply disruption in history, prompting the IEA to call for immediate measures: from lower speed limits to reduced air travel. All measures are in view to curb fuel demand as prices continue to surge.