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“Lost in Translation”: why young Europeans prefer to read in English
After years of discouraging statistics, Dutch people are finally getting back into reading books. The youth is leading this trend and, at...

Matilde Pozzato
Jun 21, 20245 min read


The man who turned Groningen into a music scene heavyweight. An interview with Peter Weening.
So, I told Kurt “Courtney is here”. I gave her the phone, left the room and closed the door behind me. Peter Weening did not allow...

Jacob Dutkiewicz
Jun 21, 20245 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


"What would make me happy." A passion for art turned into fine line tattoos
Between 2015 and 2022 the number of tattoo parlors in The Netherlands has doubled. Fine line tattoo style is now trending, especially...

Matilde Pozzato
Jun 15, 20241 min read


The 7th Edition of DelfSail Festival Kicks Off in Delfzijl
The 7th edition of the DelfSail festival kicked off this Thursday, transforming the quiet harbour town of Delfzijl into a lively...

Saar van Ommen & Alexandra Theodorou
Jun 12, 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


Rejected Palestinian Artists Are Preparing Unofficial Exhibition to the Biennale as Divisions over Israel and Palestine Overshadow the Festival
The exhibition titled Foreigners in Their Homeland will hold an unofficial collateral event without the Biennale’s sanction at Venice’s...

Veronika Bajnoková
Mar 11, 20244 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


The Moral Price of Italian Poultry Meat
Chickens are the most exploited animal on Earth. Whether it’s intensive or organic farming, profits always rank higher than chickens’...

Alessia Balducci & Matilde Pozzato
Feb 23, 20247 min read


Gen Z Finds the ‘Third Place’ Within Public Libraries
At the peak of the digital age, recent trends show that Gen Z is rediscovering public libraries. Young people attend libraries more often...

Matilde Pozzato
Feb 18, 20242 min read


Notes from the Once-Underground Man
“They are chaos creatures. They chew through everything.” 6 or 7 guinea pigs are squeaking and scurrying about the room...

Jacob Dutkiewicz
Feb 9, 20245 min read


Local Artists Share Thoughts on Culture Subsidies
Artists in Groningen are excited about the city's cultural scene despite calls for more investment in culture. A week ago today the...

Afonso Ivens-Ferraz
Feb 2, 20243 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


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


Why Are Groningers Drinking More Specialty Coffee?
As Dutch supermarkets are lowering the price of commodity coffee, specialty coffee - notably more expensive - is increasingly popular...

Afonso Ivens-Ferraz
Feb 1, 20243 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


Can I Be Me? An Insight into Joram Krol's Photography
Starting with taking pictures of buildings nine years ago, Joram Krol made his way into the Groninger Museum with his black and white...
Alina Stehle & Veronika Bajnoková
Jan 31, 20241 min read
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