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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.

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 industrial Kanaalzone-Zuid area in Eindhoven is being reimagined as a sustainable neighbourhood with 2,000 homes and a new waterfront park. The project prioritises green space and creative hubs, including a new campus for the Design Academy Eindhoven.

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.

The ECB is on guard about the impact of the Middle East conflict on eurozone inflation amid sharply rising oil and gas prices. Policymakers call the situation volatile and say it is too early to judge the implications for future rate decisions; the bank is expected to hold rates at its next meeting.

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.