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The end of the high street? – Expansion of Amazon may threaten existence of local shops
Amazon is launching in The Netherlands by Alexander Loeb Local shop owners say they are under threat of closure amidst...
Noorderzon, much more than just theatre and music: creating a sense of community
The annual Noorderzon Performing Arts Festival was yet again a major draw this year with more than 150,000 visitors over...
Learning Dutch can open doors and help internationals integrate
A group of internationals dedicated their summer to learning Dutch at the Language Centre of the University of Groningen, so...
Find out what internationals think about cycling in Groningen, Dutch traffic rules, and how they learned to ride a bike
Have you ever wondered how Dutch cyclists manage to weave their way through traffic without slowing down? The natural answer...
Find out what former students miss about living in Groningen and how to make Groningen your home
The KEI Week in Groningen is in full swing. On Monday we talked to some new students who have recently...
KEI Week attracts 5,042 students and this is what newcomers love most about Groningen
As the academic year is about to start, Groningen welcomes thousands of new students from all over the world. Join...
Our pick of festivals in the North this summer
The summer is here! And with it, festival season. From rock and metal music in Friesland to a cutting-edge international...
Hold RUG Accountable: students, staff call on institution to take stand against harassment
On Tuesday night, around 30 people calling themselves "Hold RUG Accountable" gathered at the University of Groningen to take on...
Groningen’s links to the Dutch Slave Trade
Groningen’s ties to Dutch colonial history and the city’s association with the slave trade have been made public by historians...
Macedonian community in Groningen defies country’s name change
On 12 February, Macedonia’s name was officially changed to the Republic of North Macedonia. Even though Groningen may seem far...