For expats in Brainport, layoffs mean more than losing a job: “The clock starts ticking immediately”, Vishwanath NG says. He wants the region to pay closer attention to the human consequences of layoffs among international workers. https://t.co/eAvZtM0D9C
The Indian community turns out in large numbers for New Year celebration: ‘They’ve been working on this for months’ - Theater @deschalm in Veldhoven hosted the celebration. “This community is an important part of Veldhoven.” https://t.co/8As1GJqvJH
How can we increase international participation in the municipal elections on March 18? "A formal advisory body for international residents could strengthen their involvement." https://t.co/T4ayylP8sT
The Netherlands and Belgium aim for a new rail link between #eindhoven and #brussels - Unfortunately, funding for the new rail connection has not yet been secured. More here:
https://t.co/N5edQT8Obd
For the first time, police deploy ‘sniffers’ during a large traffic check in the Eindhoven city centre. These devices detect alcohol from a distance without requiring the driver to blow directly into them. https://t.co/a0cBWdjqYL
Library Eindhoven launches a pilot with a sign language interpreter - @bieb040 aims to implement a pilot project using a sign language interpreter across various activities. “We noticed we hardly had any deaf or hard-of-hearing visitors.” https://t.co/vHKWQ1iWkc @CiliaGroothuis
Our aim for our international news platform is not only to update you on the latest news but also to connect you as effectively as possible with the rest of the vibrant Brainport Eindhoven community. Of course, your thoughts and ideas are welcome.
A warm welcome to all of you from @Studio040 's international newsroom. As the public broadcaster for the @Brainport_ehv region, we are pleased to now include our non-Dutch-speaking citizens in all our reporting. Check https://t.co/Tp171S1CiX for more.
In a city that's becoming increasingly international and aiming to be as inclusive as possible, this feels like a natural step. The opportunity to build upon the heritage of Eindhoven News (which recently decided to stop its activities) makes this effort extra special.
#Eindhoven has a new city prince. During this year’s carnival, Prince Kantinus (a.k.a. physiotherapist Dirk Michielsen) will rule over #Lampegat, the carnival name for Eindhoven. He was presented on Saturday evening during the Federation Ball.
More here: https://t.co/5MsrFZWG9M