From a heartbreaking right to speak by the relatives of the murdered Chantal to the growing dependence on ASML in the Eindhoven region. These are the four stories you must read this week.
In Breda there were emotional scenes during the speech of the father and son of the murdered Chantal. The father called the suspect a ‘monster’ who abused and isolated his daughter and grandson for years. The son told how he found his mother dead and is now left alone with a photo of her in his room. You can read their stories here.
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The economic dependence of the Eindhoven region on ASML continues to increase, a report shows. The company is now responsible for 22% of the region’s economic value. Experts call for more large companies to ensure economic stability. Read the whole story here.
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Michael Verhagen from Breda became world champion in the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli AM class. The 37-year-old driver only started racing at the age of 21 after winning a racing license through a letter. He also hopes to win the European title next season with a new Ferrari. You can read his story here.
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A 35-year-old former police officer and organist from Werkendam will remain in custody for another three months on suspicion of sexual abuse of four boys. The Public Prosecution Service states that there was coercion due to his authoritative position, while his lawyer disputes this. Check it out here.
