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Groningen’s Femke Rispens claims gold in Frisian Fierljeppen Championships
The world of sports just would not be as compelling without the rivalries that make winning so much more than...
Swimming warning for these Groningen spots
A warning against swimming has been issued for Groningen's Kardingerplas and a section of the Paterswoldsemeer by water safety authorities....
Heatwave continues, but cooler weather is on the way
The Netherlands is experiencing a prolonged heatwave, with temperatures reaching up to 35 degrees Celsius in some parts of the...
Groningen municipality will not appeal energy subsidy ruling
The municipality of Groningen has decided not to appeal a court ruling that found it had unlawfully excluded students from...
Pride comes to Groningen this weekend
On Friday and Saturday, Groningen’s annual Pride celebration comes to town. Filled with activities throughout the city, the program promises...
Cabinet approves peak-hour surcharge for train travel
The government has approved a plan by the Dutch Railways (NS) to charge higher fares for train travel during peak...
The Netherlands crash out of the Women’s World Cup
The Netherlands met Spain in a quarter-final clash, hoping to get one step closer to the prestigious World Cup trophy....
Preparations for Noorderzon performing arts festival underway
The preparations for Groningen’s annual Noorderzon Festival of Performing Arts and Society are well underway. Pedestrians and cyclists currently passing...
Woman injured in explosion at holiday park Hindeloopen: “It looks like a war zone”
A tranquil vacation turned into chaos as a powerful explosion rocked a holiday park in Hindeloopen yesterday, leaving a woman...
Extinction Rebellion protesters chain themselves to ING bank in Groningen
One of the world's most recognizable advocates for climate change, Extinction Rebellion (also known as XR) hosted a peaceful protest...