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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


Housing Crisis in Vancouver for Young People: Between Anxiety and Hope
Vancouver is the most expensive city in Canada for home buyers and young people are battling for the few barely affordable rent options....

Alessia Balducci
Jun 11, 20245 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


Interview with Kim Van Sparrentak, Member of the European Parliament
On June 6th, Dutch citizens will vote for their representatives in the European Parliament. One of the candidates from the GroenLinks and...

Alessia Balducci
Jun 4, 20241 min read


What does it mean to find belonging as a black woman in the Netherlands?
Taylor Petersen left her home in South Africa a year and a half ago and moved to Groningen for her studies. As a black woman in the north...

Henrike Laing
Jun 2, 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


New Nature Restoration Law by the EU causes mixed reactions
Last week, the EU adopted a historic bill to reduce agricultural emissions, promote biodiversity and sustainable land use, which has...

Alina Stehle
Mar 10, 20245 min read


Youth Turnout in the 2024 European Elections
After years of decline, young people’s participation has helped increase voter turnout in the European elections. “Young Europeans are...

Matilde Pozzato
Mar 6, 20245 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


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


Social Media, Materialism, and Fake Needs
A recent psychology study shows that social media can make people more materialistic and less happy with the life they have. On social...

Matilde Pozzato
Feb 18, 20242 min read


Alpine Ski World Cup Races Canceled for Lack of Snow
This winter's high temperature and lack of snow have caused the cancellation of ski races in Germany and France. It’s not the first time...

Matilde Pozzato
Feb 18, 20243 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


The Baker and The Circus Trailer
Pieterburen is a small village on the North coast of Groningen, and in a parking lot is Daan Voermans’ 'Stoet' - an old circus trailer...

Alessia Balducci
Feb 17, 20245 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


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


TikTok Temptations: How Viral Videos Affect Businesses
The TikTok app has emerged as a cultural juggernaut, captivating millions with its bite-sized videos and viral trends. From fashion to...

Shanna Lutgert
Feb 2, 20242 min read
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