Groningen
Watch: Pro-Palestine encampment in front of the RUG Harmony building
Staff and students participated in a walk-out from the University of Groningen’s city centre location and joined a pro-Palestine encampment...
Annual May funfair returns to Groningen
The annual May funfair has returned to Groningen's city centre and will entertain daredevils and those seeking calmer rides alike....
Russian fishing vessels suspected of spying in Groningen – report
Russian fishing vessels that are docking regularly at Groningen's Eemshaven port are being suspected of spying, according to a report...
‘Closing hours for democracy?’ – University Council and activists critical of Groningen’s university rules for protests
”Can we even protest in the first place?” asks Lisa Thomas in a sarcastic tone, commenting on the new demonstration...
Liberation Festival on 5 May: why do we celebrate and line-up
History Liberation Day on May 5th is a Dutch public holiday marking the day when the Netherlands was officially liberated...
Dutch Remembrance Day 4 May: history and art of WWII in Groningen
History The Netherlands marks Remembrance Day on the 4th of May to commemorate the civilian and military victims since the...
No trains from Groningen to Zwolle until Wednesday
Trains leaving from Groningen won’t be going further than Meppel up until and including Wednesday, May 1st because of the...
Two years of terror: How volunteers in Groningen continue to support Ukraine
“I was ready to sell everything I had for half price or even give it away just to convert it...
Building of new Google data centre starts in Groningen
Google announced it will start building a new data centre in Hoogkerk and is investing €600 million in the project. ...
King’s Day 2024: what do we celebrate and where to go
On the 27th of April, the Netherlands celebrates King’s Day (or Koningsdag), which is originally a public holiday for the...