Typical Dutch
Mega Piraten festival in Drenthe nearly sold out
Mega Piraten Festijn, a celebration of ‘Dutch party music’ will take place on Saturday in Klazienaveen Translated by Thomas Ansell...
Nobel Prize winner Ben Feringa donates clogs to Clog Museum in Eelde
That was the most Dutch title I have ever typed Translated by Thomas Ansell The International Clog Museum in Eelde...
Bommen Berend celebrations to be scaled down for 2021 due to ongoing Coronavirus pandemic
The celebrations are held each year on August 28 to commemorate the city’s steadfastness in the face of a siege...
Traditional Frisian names could die out within 50 years, says professor
Is this the end for Jankes, Sijkes, and Epkes? Translated by Thomas Ansell In an online lecture given on Thursday...
Groningen to relocate last remaining city beaver
The critter might pose a threat to local dykes and water management To the delight and happiness of many nature...
Elfstedentocht committee: organising a race this year would be irresponsible
Following meetings with groups like the Safety Region Fryslân and the Province of Friesland, the committee has decided that an...
People called ‘Wappie’ (traditional Frisian name) surprised with its new meaning
The term was recently used in a satirical Dutch song to refer to someone that knowingly breaks Coronavirus rules Translated...
Drenthe’s two millennia-old horn blowing Boxing Day tradition
The Hoogeveen based hornests will be performing the Christian hymn 'Glory to God' whilst fulfilling a pagan winter tradition In...
Frisian residents are the happiest in the Netherlands, says CBS
The Dutch national statistics agency has looking into regional differences in happiness between 2013 and 2019 Translated by Thomas Ansell...
Groninger Eierbals now available by post
Eierbals are perhaps Groningen's most famous delicacy The Eirerbal is is the most popular snacks in Groningen, and one of...