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Much-loved Hoogkerk Pool reopens
Hoogkerk’s much-loved cold water pool reopened this weekend following the completion of necessary repairs. Known for its family-friendly atmosphere, the...
Who what when where why: Keti Koti
What is does Keti Koti mean? 1 July is Keti Koti, the day that slavery officially ended in the former...
Gov’t confirms Groningen gas extraction will end by October 1
The Groningen gas field will be turned off on October 1 of this year, and permanently close a year later,...
Groningen among the most efficient water users in the country
Ever wondered what the effect of taking a daily shower can have on the environment? Here in the Netherlands, we...
Arriva eyes daily trains to Paris
Arriva Netherlands has applied for rights to operate its first 'Open Access' international trains linking Groningen to Paris and challenging...
Nurse suspected of killing 20 COVID patients released by court
A court has ordered the release of Theodoor V., the nurse suspected of involvement in the deaths of at least...
Discover Groningen on World Cycling Day
Saturday the 3rd of June is World Cycling Day, which is the perfect occasion to explore the province of Groningen’s...
Newly appointed honorary consul to strengthen ties between Sweden and Northern Netherlands
Heleen van Balen, a Groningen entrepreneur and educator, has been named honorary consul of Sweden to the provinces of Groningen,...
FlixBus’s plan to link Amsterdam with Hamburg by train hampered by obsolete infrastructure
FlixBus's expansion in the Netherlands has been fast but not furious – the company's managers have stuck to a tight...
Municipality wants to bring water recreation back to Springer Pond, once a popular swimming hole
Springer pond in Groningen has served many purposes in over a century of its existence, but for the past few...