Plastic brake pads will make goods trains quieter
The noise of passing goods trains through the region is expected to decrease slightly. At least, that is what Infrastructure Minister Harbers writes in...
Eindhoven political emancipation still a long way off
Political emancipation is still a long way off in Eindhoven, it seems. Less than a third of all candidates whose names can be found...
Eindhoven’s new CSG receives many visitors
Eindhoven's new CSG, a special centre for victims of sexual violence, received a surprisingly high number of visitors.
According to police, 106 victims visited the...
“Together with our international residents, we can build a better future:” Albert Kivits
A city like Eindhoven, which is home to various nationalities, has a different set of requirements to strengthen its international appeal. How is the...
Why volunteer?
“A volunteer is a person who performs a task without waiting for something in return. Voluntarism is a collection of activities in which you can...
Raising Multilingual Children
Due to today’s interconnected and global world, The Netherlands is seeing an increase in the number of expat and multi-ethnic families. Additionally, Dutch themselves...
Toastmasters – Where leaders are made
According to most studies, people’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. That means to the average person,...
Inburgeringsexam: Tackling Listening paper
As we discussed in our last article on tackling Inburgering exams, people coming from non-EU countries require taking the Inburgeringsexam (Civic Integration Exam), if...
Land of milk and honey?
The Netherlands has rightfully earned her solid reputation for being an economically stable and culturally progressive country. To many around the world, the Netherlands...
Workshops for parents-to-be at Viamama Eindhoven
Childbirth is only one aspect of becoming a parent. There is a lot to talk about when you are preparing for parenthood. Viamama provides...
Programs to prevent depression among young people
Various municipalities in the Southeast Brabant region will jointly launch a program in the new school year to prevent depression and suicide among youth.
In...
