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“They’re Not Deciding How We Will Remember”
“Slavery has had a lasting impact on the way we think and act [towards one another]. If we don’t talk about it, if we don’t face it,...

Afonso Ivens-Ferraz
Jun 21, 20245 min read


Rising Crime Rates in Dutch Secondary Schools: Are Students Still Safe?
As youth crime increases at schools in the Netherlands, students are beginning to feel unsafe. To combat the crime, discussions are...
Alina Stehle&Henrike Laing
Jun 21, 20246 min read


Maai Mei Niet in Groningen
Colonies of bees have been drastically dying out over the past half century all across the world due to the loss of their natural...
Veronika Bajnokova & Daria Danila
Jun 17, 20241 min read


Local Businesses Flourish in De Folkingestraat
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a local business owner in the most flourishing street of Groningen? De Folkingestraat in the...

Shanna Lutgert
Jun 17, 20241 min read


Clothing Brand Argnosis to Add Fresh Vision to Groningen Fashion Scene
Lithuanian fashion designer Agne Rinkeviciute is bringing urban style to Groningen with her clothing brand Argnosis. While the brand is...

Mariia Chubareva
Jun 16, 20241 min read


Groningen’s Football Fever Faces New Rules: Will The Excitement Persist?
The European championship starts today. In Groningen there is one big question this summer: will there be a real football fever coming up...
Alina Stehle&Henrike Laing
Jun 14, 20241 min read


"Music means everything to me."
Summer is approaching and the artistic scene of Groningen is setting off with multiple events around the city. Walking through...

Alina Stehle
Jun 5, 20241 min read


Greek Flavors in Groningen
Let’s hear about the journey of Mr Ilias, moving from Greece to the Netherlands 40 years ago, filled with love, challenges, and the start...

Maria Flori
May 31, 20241 min read


No Way Home
“I’m sorry, but we think you’ve been scammed.” She sits down on the kerb. “I know,” she says simply. And she starts to cry.
The Groninger's Investigative Journalism Section
Feb 23, 20248 min read


Beyond the Streets: The Unseen Reality of Homelessness in Groningen
By Afonso Ivens-Ferraz and Maria Flori “When I was 13, I remember giving a homeless man some money and I made a promise to myself that I...

Afonso Ivens-Ferraz
Feb 23, 20247 min read


New Vintage Store in Groningen: Everything is 10 euros
A new vintage store opened in Groningen at the end of January. Found in Steentilstraat, the store is called ‘Ten’ because every item...

Matilde Pozzato
Feb 12, 20241 min read


A Glimpse into the Life of a Freelance Musician in Groningen
Samuel Sanchez studied music in Groningen. Now he performs his combination of classical percussion music and Latin Beats at different...

Alina Stehle
Feb 2, 20241 min read


Groningers Reflect on City Following Council of Europe Report
In a recently published report, the Council of Europe placed Groningen in the top 3 cities with the highest standard of living. From...

Daria Danila
Feb 2, 20241 min read


Connecting Cultures in the Netherlands Through Greek Theater
The Hellenic Association in Groningen has just announced in an exclusive interview with The Groninger that they are putting on a Greek...

Maria Flori
Feb 2, 20242 min read


Exhibit 'Dreams of Others’ Translates Dream Science Into Art
An immersive exhibit "Dreams of Others" recently renewed its shows after the Christmas break. Dreaming is a universal human experience,...

Alexandra Theodorou
Feb 1, 20243 min read


Groningen and Its Many International Students - a Close Community or Divided Groups?
With the semester start coming up, these days lots of international students have arrived to Groningen to start their new life in the...

Henrike Laing
Feb 1, 20241 min read


Open Call for Oosties: Local Club's New Initiative to Rebuild Its Community
From club to pub, Pub Oost is a weekly event which strives to unify the community around the nightclub of the same name, all with the...

Mariia Chubareva
Feb 1, 20241 min read


A Jazz-Fueled Journey with the Maestros of Vrijad
Every Monday night,the soulful tunes of open jazz sessions turn this vibrant space into a hub of artistic expression and community...

Maria Flori
Jan 31, 20241 min read


Symbol of Dutch-Palestinian Solidarity Caught in Crossfire
A school in Gaza, funded in part by the municipality of Groningen, has been destroyed by Israeli air strikes. Early last week, it was...

Afonso Ivens-Ferraz
Jan 31, 20242 min read


Counting on you to Count the Stars
Groningen researchers urge us to rediscover the stars lost in the sea of light pollution which is our sky. For the first two weeks of...

Jacob Dutkiewicz
Jan 31, 20242 min read
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