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What changed this week in Eindhoven and the Netherlands, in plain English: rules, deadlines, transport, the city. Picked by us from trusted sources, always with the link.
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Hardly any buses in Brabant: drivers strike for a better labour agreement
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.
What it means for you. 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.
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ASML raises its forecast again on AI demand
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.
What it means for you. The region's biggest employer keeps growing, which is good news for tech jobs around Eindhoven.
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More travellers complain about emergency assistance centre SOS International
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.
What it means for you. 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.
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Albert Heijn shelves are emptier after a cyber incident
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.
What it means for you. Expect gaps in the fresh aisle for now. Jumbo, Lidl and PLUS report more customers, so they may be busier too.
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Eindhoven's biggest party worries about ASML's growth
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.
What it means for you. The full power grid is one reason new homes in Eindhoven are slow to come, which keeps the housing market tight.
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Belgium plans a car toll of up to €125 a year from May 2027
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.
What it means for you. If you drive to Belgium for trips, shopping or the airport, this could add a yearly cost from 2027.
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