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Rejuvenation Plan for Historic Streets Brings Tales of Hope and Skepticism
Groningen municipality revealed plans last week to rejuvenate historic streets, but skepticism lingers among some shop owners, while...

Shanna Lutgert
Oct 5, 20233 min read


Final Event of Immersive Installation 9 to Happen This Weekend in Groningen
As part of their experimental collaboration, two local art platforms will host the final event of the immersive exhibition 9 this...

Veronika Bajnoková
Oct 5, 20233 min read


Unlikely Soup Kitchen Offers Free Meal for All
For the next 4 weeks anyone can stop by the SOUP SHOW, an art installation in Groningen’s Grand Theatre, for a free bowl of meatless...

Jacob Dutkiewicz
Oct 4, 20232 min read


Biggest travelling music festival in the Netherlands comes to Groningen Tomorrow
The Popronde festival is taking over the city of Groningen, providing a platform for up-and-coming musicians to showcase their talent. On...

Alexandra Theodorou
Oct 4, 20233 min read


Dutch Privacy Watchdog Warns About the Consequences of Forced Registration of Sex Workers
The Municipal Sex Work Supervision Act proposed by the Dutch cabinet intends to introduce register for sex workers, but the Dutch Data...

Jacob Dutkiewicz
Oct 4, 20232 min read


The Current Rise of Afrobeats in the Netherlands
Afrobeats Netherlands celebrated their first-year anniversary this September in Groningen hosting one thousand people and showing that...

Jennifer Torres Timbila
Oct 4, 20232 min read


Forum Groningen facing million-euro deficit
Financial problems in the Forum could lead to setbacks in the centre’s ability to host cultural events. The ten-story cultural hub is...

Oscar Schulze Casademunt
Oct 4, 20232 min read


Local Nonprofit Hosts Sustainability Festival to Combat Greenwashing
This Friday sees the opening of the Sustainable Moments Festival in Groningen, a seven-day event which includes various food, drinks,...

Jurriaan Dupuis
Oct 4, 20232 min read


Sailing Race Proceeds Amidst Concerns Over Onboard Safety
As captains prepare for an upcoming race of historic sailing vessels, the findings from a recently published report by the Dutch Safety...

Saar van Ommen
Oct 4, 20233 min read


Amateur Footballer Calls for More Awareness of Injuries and First Aid
A resuscitation during a match of the Dutch league Eredivisie last Saturday, shocked the national football world and is raising questions...

Henrike Laing
Oct 4, 20232 min read


US Regulatory Body Sues Amazon Over Unjustly Exploiting Monopoly
The e-retail giant Amazon was sued last week by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) along with 17 US states, for using its monopolistic...

Daria Danila
Oct 4, 20233 min read


Student-Athletes Struggle to Handle School and Sports
Many university students face the challenge of reconciling their academic and sports careers and this can easily take a toll on their...

Matilde Pozzato
Oct 4, 20232 min read


Vape Stores and Consumers to Adapt to the Upcoming Vape Ban
The Dutch government has decided to prohibit the sale of flavored vaping products from January next year. The Groninger spoke with those...

Mariia Chubareva
Oct 4, 20233 min read


Game Developers Are Losing Trust in a Popular Software After its Pricing Policy Fiasco
After announcing a new pricing policy in mid-September, the most popular game engine had to backtrack some of its changes when it...

Veronika Bajnoková
Oct 4, 20232 min read


Staff Shortage In Public Transport Leaves People Waiting At Bus Stops
Staff shortage in public transport in rural areas of the Netherlands leaves people waiting at bus stops and train stations while the...

Shanna Lutgert
Oct 4, 20232 min read


New Agreement Supports Women In Sports
A gender equality agreement was launched between The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the United Nations (UN) on September 19,...

Maria Flori
Oct 3, 20232 min read


Hope of Preserving the Groningen Dialect Rests on the Young Generation
While the dialect Grunnegs is not taught in schools in Groningen, the Centre for Groninger Language and Culture continues to promote the...

Saar van Ommen
Oct 3, 20233 min read


Dutch Boxing Team Strives To Qualify For 2024 Olympics Despite Conflict Between Boxing Authorities
Dutch boxers continue to strive for qualification to next year’s Olympic games in Paris, despite the political turmoil the boxing world...

Afonso Ivens-Ferraz
Oct 3, 20233 min read


Sunday’s 4 Mile Run Set to Inconvenience Groningen City Center For A Good Cause
This year’s edition of the Menzis 4 Mijl van Groningen running event is sure to disrupt the city center this Sunday, as people who are...

Jurriaan Dupuis
Oct 3, 20233 min read


Despite Wind and Rain, the ‘Groningen Market Day’ Was a Success
Today, October 3rd, downtown Groningen hosted the largest market in Northern Netherlands. Even though some vendors were worried about the...

Alessia Balducci
Oct 3, 20232 min read
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