Join this free Dutch history lesson by the IWCN
The International Welcome Center North (IWCN) is organising a free Dutch history and culture lecture. Have you always wondered what ...
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I moved from Ireland back to Groningen and this was my experience
With Saint Patrick’s Day around the corner, here at The Northern Times we’ll be publishing a few articles showing some ...
Drenthe celebrates 2023 as the Year of Vincent van Gogh
The province of Drenthe is commemorating the 140th anniversary of Vincent van Gogh's stay there with a variety of events ...
1,200 people join in with cycling Elfstedentocht, 200 drop out mid-race
Cold weather was likely to blame for the drop-outs Translated by Thomas Ansell With climate change meaning that it is ...
Mmm, speculaas… 2019’s best biscuit bakers announced
Speculaas is not just a spiced shortcrust biscuit, but one of the symbols of winter festivities like Sinterklaas and Christmas. ...
Groninger, Frisian, and Drents monuments free to visit on Open Monuments Day 2019
The second weekend of September is national Open Monuments Day in the Netherlands. This year, it will be held on ...
Home away from home: unexpected similarities between Dutch and international cultures
When international students first arrive in the Netherlands, right away they spot the differences: people cycle without helmets, eat sandwiches ...
Saikat Chatterjee: “Groningen never fails to surprise”
After moving from India and living in the very north of The Netherlands for four long years as a PhD ...
