https://gonewithus.nl/news.html What changed this week in Eindhoven and the Netherlands, in plain English, picked for internationals. en Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT https://gonewithus.nl/news.html#n-ah-supply-recovery-2026-10 gonewithus-news-ah-supply-recovery-2026-10 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT Daily life Deliveries to Albert Heijn, Etos and Gall & Gall were disrupted across the country from Sunday after the companies shut down systems following a cyber incident. Albert Heijn expected normal fresh deliveries from Wednesday evening, with the Tilburg distribution centre that serves Brabant back online. Why it matters: Some products may still be missing in your store this week, and online grocery ordering is still off. Source: Omroep Brabant (in Dutch) https://www.omroepbrabant.nl/nieuws/6031050/ah-verwacht-herstel-bevoorrading-distributiecentrum-tilburg-start-weer-op https://gonewithus.nl/news.html#n-brabant-grid-homes-2026-10 gonewithus-news-brabant-grid-homes-2026-10 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT City Grid operator Enexis cannot say when the electricity grid will have room for about 55,000 homes still to be built in Brabant. Delays are piling up in the Brainport region just as the new ASML campus plans 20,000 jobs. Weert, across the Limburg border, is building 5,000 homes where the grid still has space. Why it matters: New housing in and around Eindhoven will stay scarce for years, so start your search early. Source: Omroep Brabant (in Dutch) https://www.omroepbrabant.nl/nieuws/6031034/over-de-grens-gaat-weert-bouwen-terwijl-brabant-worstelt-met-stroomtekort https://gonewithus.nl/news.html#n-asml-match-act-2026-10 gonewithus-news-asml-match-act-2026-10 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT City Members of the US Congress proposed the Match Act, which would restrict ASML's second-most advanced chip machines and ban servicing machines in China. ASML's finance chief called it unbalanced, saying it targets eleven-year-old technology. China is about a fifth of ASML's revenue. Why it matters: Nothing changes right away, but it is the big story for anyone whose job depends on the Brainport chip industry. Source: Omroep Brabant (in Dutch) https://www.omroepbrabant.nl/nieuws/6030985/asml-noemt-amerikaans-voorstel-voor-verdere-exportbeperking-onevenwichtig https://gonewithus.nl/news.html#n-omar-elshal-motion-2026-10 gonewithus-news-omar-elshal-motion-2026-10 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT City Omar Elshal, an engineer at ASML living in Eindhoven, was arrested at Cairo airport on 19 October 2025 while in Egypt for a family wedding. The Dutch House of Representatives adopted a motion asking the cabinet to raise his case with Egypt at the highest level. His next court hearing is on 26 October. Why it matters: A reminder that posts and protests at home can have consequences when you travel, and that the city is watching this case. Source: Omroep Brabant (in Dutch) https://www.omroepbrabant.nl/nieuws/6031058/brede-steun-in-tweede-kamer-voor-motie-over-vastzittende-eindhovenaar-omar https://gonewithus.nl/news.html#n-granite-daf-strijp-s-2026-10 gonewithus-news-granite-daf-strijp-s-2026-10 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT City A hand-carved granite DAF 600 weighing over 3,000 kg was unveiled on Philitelaan at Strijp-S on 14 October. It honours the Philips post cars of 1961 and doubles as a barrier so buses that miss the corner stop hitting the wooden Matchbox building. Why it matters: A new photo stop on your way through Strijp-S during Dutch Design Week. Source: Omroep Brabant (in Dutch) https://www.omroepbrabant.nl/nieuws/6031032/granieten-dafje-vertelt-geschiedenis-strijp-s-en-moet-bussen-tegenhouden https://gonewithus.nl/news.html#n-sligro-eating-out-2026-10 gonewithus-news-sligro-eating-out-2026-10 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT Daily life Sligro reports that visits to restaurants and cafés keep falling, with a steeper drop over the summer. It blames price inflation, higher interest rates and energy costs, and reported third-quarter revenue down 0.8% to 660 million euros. Why it matters: Expect quieter restaurants and more deals as places compete for the guests who do go out. Source: Omroep Brabant (in Dutch) https://www.omroepbrabant.nl/nieuws/6031070/sligro-merkt-dat-mensen-minder-vaak-uit-eten-gaan-en-ziet-omzet-dalen https://gonewithus.nl/news.html#n-brabant-bus-strike-2026-10-14 gonewithus-news-brabant-bus-strike-2026-10-14 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT Transport Bus drivers and other regional transport staff at Arriva, Hermes, EBS and Qbuzz are on strike on Wednesday 14 October because talks on a new labour agreement have stalled. Arriva says only about 10 to 15 percent of its buses run. The unions plan one strike day a week until Christmas and will announce each date at short notice. Why it matters: Hermes runs most Eindhoven buses, so plan on bike or train on strike days and check your trip in 9292 just before you leave. Expect more surprise strike days before Christmas. Source: Omroep Brabant (in Dutch) https://www.omroepbrabant.nl/nieuws/6030887/nauwelijks-bussen-in-brabant-chauffeurs-staken-voor-betere-cao https://gonewithus.nl/news.html#n-asml-q3-forecast-2026-10 gonewithus-news-asml-q3-forecast-2026-10 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT City ASML in Veldhoven made more revenue and profit again last quarter. It now expects 44 to 45 billion euros in revenue for 2026, up from 43 to 45 billion. Some customers already want to order machines for 2029 and 2030. Why it matters: The region's biggest employer keeps growing, which is good news for tech jobs around Eindhoven. Source: Omroep Brabant (in Dutch) https://www.omroepbrabant.nl/nieuws/6030889/asml-profiteert-van-ai-investeringen-en-scherpt-verwachtingen-aan https://gonewithus.nl/news.html#n-sos-international-complaints-2026-10 gonewithus-news-sos-international-complaints-2026-10 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT Daily life After a man from Helmond died in Morocco while his family tried to bring him home, more travellers from the region described poor communication and failed trips home, including someone from Eindhoven who waited two weeks. SOS International says it does not recognise the stories. Why it matters: If your travel insurance lets you down abroad, complain to your insurer first, then to SOS International, and then to Kifid, the free independent complaints body for financial services. Source: Omroep Brabant (in Dutch) https://www.omroepbrabant.nl/nieuws/6030829/na-dood-van-ad-melden-meer-vakantiegangers-klachten-over-sos-international https://gonewithus.nl/news.html#n-albert-heijn-cyber-incident-2026-10 gonewithus-news-albert-heijn-cyber-incident-2026-10 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT Daily life Ahold Delhaize shut down several computer systems on Sunday after a cybersecurity incident, and supplies to Albert Heijn stores stalled. The Tilburg distribution centre has mostly stood still since Monday. Fresh products like fruit and vegetables are hardest hit. Online orders for delivery up to Wednesday 14:00 are cancelled, and Albert Heijn has not said when it will be fixed. Why it matters: Expect gaps in the fresh aisle for now. Jumbo, Lidl and PLUS report more customers, so they may be busier too. Source: Omroep Brabant (in Dutch) https://www.omroepbrabant.nl/nieuws/6030842/expert-slaat-alarm-na-problemen-albert-heijn-gigantische-waarschuwing https://gonewithus.nl/news.html#n-asml-growth-grid-housing-2026-10 gonewithus-news-asml-growth-grid-housing-2026-10 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT City ASML is building a campus for 20,000 employees. PRO Eindhoven, the largest party on the city council, voted for the plans in March. Now it is worried: the power grid is full, and housing plans are getting stuck while ASML gets priority. The party wants the city to talk with ASML. Why it matters: The full power grid is one reason new homes in Eindhoven are slow to come, which keeps the housing market tight. Source: Omroep Brabant (in Dutch) https://www.omroepbrabant.nl/nieuws/6030659/Grootste-partij-trekt-aan-de-bel-over-groei-ASML-en-gevolgen-voor-de-regio https://gonewithus.nl/news.html#n-belgium-car-toll-2027 gonewithus-news-belgium-car-toll-2027 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT Transport Belgium wants drivers to buy a vignette to use its roads from May 2027, at up to €125 a year. The Dutch motoring club ANWB is against it and has asked the European Commission for a ruling. The Dutch cabinet and Luxembourg are also concerned. It is a plan, not a law yet. Why it matters: If you drive to Belgium for trips, shopping or the airport, this could add a yearly cost from 2027. Source: Omroep Brabant (in Dutch) https://www.omroepbrabant.nl/nieuws/6030749/125-euro-per-jaar-om-door-Belgie-te-rijden-Ook-ANWB-trekt-nu-aan-de-bel