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What to do on King’s Day in Eindhoven and the surrounding area

Chaitali
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What to do on King’s Day in Eindhoven and the surrounding area

The King is celebrating his birthday this weekend, and the festivities will also be in full swing across Eindhoven and the wider region. Here’s where you can find the parties and markets.

Eindhoven

Eindhoven will be transformed under the banner ‘Eindhoven = King’ for King’s Day. Celebrations for the King’s birthday will take place throughout the city during both Koningsnacht (King’s Night) and Koningsdag (King’s Day). Nearly thirty locations across Eindhoven will host parties, most of them free of charge. Festivities will be happening at Stadhuisplein, Wilhelminaplein, and Ketelhuisplein, among other spots.

You can find more information about the King’s Night and King’s Day events [here].

In addition to the parties, there are also markets throughout the city. You can find flea markets at the Woenselse Markt, Wilhelminaplein and Celsiusplein. See all locations here.

Best

The king’s birthday will also be celebrated in Best. There are traditional elements such as a free market and a parade. The free market on the main street starts at 9 a.m. and continues until 3 p.m.. At 11 a.m., children can decorate their bikes in the Village Square. Materials for decorating bikes will be handed out at the tent on the Village Square. At 12.15 pm the children will return to the square and there will be an award ceremony for the three best decorated bikes. Further activities can be found here.

Son en Breugel

In Son en Breugel, Koningsnacht can be celebrated on the Kerkplein in Son. In the morning, for the early birds, there is a morning IVN walk starting at 05.00 at the Pieter Brueghelplein. From the name it does not derive from the “walk” is done by bicycle and is an annual tradition. At 10:00 a.m. the youth activities start in Breugel, the Children’s Free Market and Springbok Run in Gentiaan, The King’s Jacks in ‘t Kruk and the open day Hoi Huis. From 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. the party is on the Kerkplein in Son. All information can be found in the newspaper on pages 14-15.

Geldrop-Mierlo

In Geldrop there are several activities during the children’s King’s Day on Saturday. So you can at 10.15 am with your decorated bike to the chervil for a chance to win a prize. There is a free market and children can draw sidewalk signs. There will be bouncy castles, you can get your face painted and even hand archery.

In Mierlo, traditionally the unveiling of a special shield on the May tree on the Molenplein will be done. At 11 a.m. the free market will open. Furthermore, there will be live music by Mierlo Music in Harmony.

Waalre

There will also be celebrations here. On Saturday, for example, there will be a children’s fair in the center at 1:30 pm. Children from grades 3 to 8 can go to the Market Square for activities. They can earn game tokens: the Weuros. With these Weuro’s they can participate in attractions and special games, so prizes can be won.

Nuenen

From 11 a.m. there will be a show by Circus Simsalabim full of acrobatics and suitable for all ages. There will also be a King’s Market where all kinds of things can be found. There will also be live music at various locations and bouncy castles.

Source: Studio040

For Eindhoven News: Chaitali Sengupta.

Schouten to miss end of PSV season due to surgery

Lila Mehrez
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Schouten to miss end of PSV season due to surgery

Jerdy Schouten will not play for PSV this season due to a knee injury. The 28-year-old midfielder will undergo surgery on Thursday, coach Peter Bosz announced at a press conference in the run-up to the away match against FC Twente.

“He could also be there tomorrow, but Jerdy himself indicates that he is not 100 percent. You have to be if you want to play football at this level. He is not and he is not growing towards it anymore. That is why it was decided to have the procedure done now.”

Schouten can therefore join the preparation for the new season again. “That is the good news,” says Bosz. “That he is his fittest from day one.”

 

Source: Studio040

For Eindhoven News: Lila Mehrez

ASML top execs to earn millions more

Lila Mehrez
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ASML top execs to earn millions more

Top executives of chip machine maker ASML in Veldhoven can expect a huge salary increase. A majority of ASML shareholders voted on Wednesday to higher maximum salaries that top executives of the chip machine maker can receive. This despite reservations from some investors and the works council.

Ultimately, more than 91 percent of shareholders voted in favour of the salary increase at the annual meeting. In the new system, the maximum remuneration for a board member can rise to more than 11 million euros. CEO Christophe Fouquet received just over 5.4 million euros in basic salary and bonuses last year.

According to works council chairman Klaas Brantjes, a substantial salary increase at the top can be bad for the ‘esprit de corps ‘, or the group feeling between colleagues and directors. He also warned of negative social consequences if remuneration for the board and on the work floor diverge further.

However, he says the works council understands that shareholders have voted for an increase. “That way, ASML is in line with other large European companies.” Terri Kelly, head of ASML’s remuneration committee, said higher salaries are needed to attract and retain top talent.

 

Source: Studio040

For Eindhoven News: Lila Mehrez

Protest march against education cuts

Lila Mehrez
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Protest march against education cuts

In Eindhoven, dozens of students, teachers and educational organisations gathered to protest against the cuts in higher education. The activists marched from the TU/e ​​campus to the city hall to present a petition to the city government.

Teachers, employees, the FNV union, the General Education Union (AOb) and students stood on the square. “I think it is very nice to see that there are many people from different backgrounds here. It makes me happy to see that it is happening at all levels of the university,” says Lieke van der Zee, student at the Technical University and co-organiser of the protest.

Work pressure

The cabinet announced last year that around a billion euros would be cut from education. The Senate has now approved a large part of the cuts. That is why there are protests again. “At a lot of universities and colleges, temporary contracts have been stopped. You have to do the same work with fewer people and that creates more work pressure and less attention for students,” says Coba van der Veer, representative of higher professional education within the AOb.

This is a relay protest. Protests have already been held in other university cities. Eindhoven is the second-to-last. 1,468 people have signed a petition that has been presented to the city council, with the aim of having them speak out against the budget cuts of the national government

“You see in other student cities that working groups have been abolished and that there is simply no more research into certain things,” says Van der Zee. “Some studies can no longer be followed in English and studies are even being cancelled. These are all things that happen in other cities but that we in Eindhoven will eventually have to deal with as well.”

Beethoven

The Brainport region wants to invest in education to train people for the technical sector. This is necessary to facilitate the growth of ASML. “People need to be trained to be able to work in the high-tech sector, so in Eindhoven it is very clear how much impact the cutbacks have on this region,” says Van der Veer.

The petition was therefore gladly accepted by alderman Stijn Steenbakkers (education) at the end of the protest march. “Education is of course the cornerstone of the Brainport region. Fundamental in the further development of our beautiful city and region,” he says. Despite what has been invested in education with the Beethoven deal, he acknowledges that the cutbacks are hitting teachers and students hard. “The fact that you are taking to the streets for this is not only very good for this group, but also for the region and for the city. So I accept it with love.”

 

Source: Studio040

For Eindhoven News: Lila Mehrez

Hugo van Rooij wants to do something extra for the poor

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Hugo van Rooij wants to do something extra for the poor

Not just at Easter or Christmas, but organising something for less fortunate people all holidays throughout the year. That is the latest ambition of Hugo van Rooij of foundation with(out) a roof.

“Every time we organise such a day, it’s a big party”, Hugo van Rooij says. His foundation Stichting (Z)onder Dak (foundation with(out) roof) organises days and outings for people in Eindhoven who are less fortunate. They can often use a helping hand, according to Hugo. “I think it’s so important to do something for those people. We can’t ignore the neeed, so I’m going to make sure we put something beautiful on every holiday”.

“Such a day gives me joy and sadness. Sadness because you know that people have little, but mostly joy because you notice that they really like it and enjoy it”. Hugo says the foundation is very special to Eindhoven, which is why he wants to organise something fun for every holiday in the future. “Even with New Year”.

Flan

Last Easter weekend, the foundation got in on the action with an egg hunt. About 150 people came for a piece of flan, a portion of fries and a golden egg with a surprise. Inside the golden egg was €10. There could also be something extra inside and then you won a big Easter egg or Easter bunny. “It went great and it was really one big family”, Hugo said.

Next year, if it is up to Hugo, there will be a doubling of the Easter celebration. Not to mention his ambition to expand the number of holidays as well. “Next year I’m sure 300 people will come to find eggs”, he said.

Source: Studio040

Translated by: Bob

Well-known DJ opens pop-up club in Klokgebouw

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Well-known DJ opens pop-up club in Klokgebouw

DJ Fedde Le Grand opens the pop-up club Club Nouveau at Klokgebouw in Eindhoven. It belongs to a pop-up series by Klokgebouw in cooperation with PIXL.

PIXL is hosting a pop-up club at Klokgebouw for three weekends in April and May. For Club Nouveau, PIXL is joining forces with DJ Fedde Le Grand, who is known for his house music. He broke through with the track “Put Your Hands Up For Detroit” and his remixes of Madonna, Coldplay and Michael Jackson. He co-founded Sneakerz, a house music event in the Netherlands.

With his clubnight, he aims to provide a stage for both emerging and well-known house artists. “I’m super excited to launch my new concept Club Nouveau with the friends at PIXL. I got so inspired by the club vibe they managed to put down that this idea was born. With talented names and great artists from home and abroad coming together in the funky house music corner”, the artist announced in a press release.

On 2 May, the artist will come to Klokgebouw.

Source: Studio040

Translated by: Bob

Rob Snellen leaves his party in Best because of plans AZC

Bob
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Rob Snellen leaves his party in Best because of plans AZC

Youth political party JO in Best is losing a seat in the City Council. Rob Snellen is leaving the coalition party because he disagrees with the possible arrival of an asylum seekers’ centre for 192 refugees.

The future AZC is planned by the City Council on a fallow pasture in the outskirts of Best. There has been a lot of commotion among residents about this decision. Snellen also criticises the way in which the council wants to push through the choice. According to him, the municipality “only” has to accommodate 88 asylum seekers.

Most refugees

Within Stedelijk Gebied (urban area) Eindhoven (SGE), the Municipality of Best has already accommodated the most refugees with a residence permit, according to Snellen. In addition to the most labour migrants. In ED (Eindhoven daily newspaper), the outgoing council member says that far too few social housing units are being built in Best as well.

Snellen would like to see smaller housing units being erected throughout the municipality to accommodate refugees. The problem, however, is that Centraal Orgaan opvang Asielzoekers (central agency for the reception of asylum seekers, COA) is not making a financial contribution in this case, and Best has to pay for all the costs itself.

Terrible

Jo van den Boogaard, chairman of Jongerenpartij (youth party) JO, told Studio040 earlier that he still has some questions for the board and as a coalition party he does not simply agree with the proposals of the City Council. At the same time, he is bitter about the disturbances that took place during an information evening about the AZC.

“I think it’s terrible. A meeting like this is also attended by people who just want to riot. If you want to talk, you don’t go to a meeting with eggs and fireworks. Then you are after something else. We also want clarification about the procedure, but in a normal way. On 19 May, we hope to get answers to all our questions”.

One-man political group

One-man group Snellen will continue as the one-man BestAnders (Best different) group until the municipal elections next year. His departure will not affect the coalition.

Source: Studio040

Translated by: Bob

Poker player Onno Marsman from Geldrop to finals

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Poker player Onno Marsman from Geldrop to finals

Poker player Onno Marsman from Geldrop qualified for the finals of the Open Dutch championship last weekend.

He won the local preliminary round in Afferden and qualified directly for the national final.

ONK (open Dutch championships) Poker is not only intended for experienced players. Also beginners can get acquainted with the game of poker. The atmosphere is relaxed, because sociability and fun are central to ONK Poker. The finals take place on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 July in Nijkerk.

Source: Studio040

Translated by: Bob

Young Artists Shine at Van Abbemuseum Exhibition

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Young Artists Shine at Van Abbemuseum Exhibition

A painting about food and happiness, and a train adorned with colouring pages are among the highlights of a new exhibition at the Van Abbemuseum. The exhibition, titled ‘Radically Mine,’ features the work of 250 students who spent months creating their pieces. They participated in workshops and drew inspiration from local artists. 

Surprise and Delight

A selection of the students’ artworks will be on display until June. Willemijn, a student at Rodenburg College in Rosmalen, was thrilled to see her colourful painting of sushi and a pretzel. “I just gave my talk to the jury, and then I was told that I was one of the winners”.

Sjoerd, a student from Montessori College, shared the idea behind his artwork: a small cardboard train with drawings of people inside. “My artwork is about not judging people so much, but still keeping an eye on each other.”

Connecting with Art

“The most important thing about the exhibition is that visitors can see what today’s young people are concerned about and that we teach the young people to get in touch with art and their inner selves,” says Glenda Pattipeilohy, coordinator and project leader.

This is the sixteenth edition of ‘Radically Mine,’ with thousands of students having participated over the years. “It means a lot to me that we at the Van Abbemuseum get to know the students through their art with this project”. The museum aims to encourage young people to express their dreams, stories, and visions through this project.

Source: Studio040

Translated by: Seetha

 

Man on a Mission Wins Toffe Peer 2024

Seetha
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Man on a Mission Wins Toffe Peer 2024

Douwe Beckmann has been declared the winner of the ‘Toffe Peer’ 2024. The award ceremony took place last week at the Muziekgebouw during the talk show ‘Eindje van de Week’. 

The ‘Toffe Peer’ is an initiative of Hugo van Rooij, known for the ‘Grand Dinner for fellow human beings’. Since 2022, he has awarded this special prize annually to people who are committed to vulnerable individuals in the city’s society. The first trophy went to Mayor Jeroen Dijsselbloem, followed by Albert Kivits in 2023.

This year, the honour goes to Douwe Beckmann, chairman of DAF’s charity foundation. In his daily life, he works as a communications advisor for the company. Through the foundation, employees support local initiatives they consider important, with money, goods, or volunteer work.

Power and Perseverance

Beckmann was supposed to receive the trophy at the end of December 2024, but his health postponed this. He is terminally ill and undergoing chemotherapy. Despite this, he continues to volunteer, making a deep impression with his energy and commitment, says Hugo van Rooij.

In addition to his work and volunteer efforts, Beckmann also wrote a book titled “We Have to Tell You Something”, which he illustrated himself. Initially intended for his youngest child of seven as a tool to explain terminal illness, the book is now for sale and helps other families in similar situations.

‘ Toffe peer’ translates as ‘good guy’, or ‘good egg’. It is used informally. (Ed)

Source: Studio040

Translated by: Seetha

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