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Northern Netherlands Outraged as Lelylijn Fund Redirected to Other Projects

Leaders and residents in the North call the Cabinet's decision a betrayal, saying the region is being robbed of its most vital infrastructure project …

18 hrs ago •

Lisa Vinogradova

Groningen Station Hall Will Become A Cultural Stage During Rail Works

Residents and local businesses can sign up to perform or present in the historic station hall on select dates this spring and summer.

Apr 18 •

Lisa Vinogradova

New Campus Esserberg Will Welcome 2,100 International Students in 2030

Groningen will unite three schools with strong international roots on a single modern campus in Haren, creating new opportunities for global education…

Apr 17 •

Lisa Vinogradova

Club OOST Will Close After Nine Years in Groningen

After nine years of music and community, Club OOST will close its doors on July 5 due to rising costs and financial pressure.

Apr 16 •

Lisa Vinogradova

Zuiderplantsoen Almost Completed — A Green Park to Replace Highway

A new city park above Groningen’s sunken ring road aims to reconnect neighbourhoods and provide a calm, green space for pedestrians and cyclists.

Apr 15 •

Lisa Vinogradova

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How Can I Protect Myself in The Netherlands?

Jun 28, 2024 • Wiktor Kraskowski

Labor Day Demonstration in Groningen Disrupted

May 2, 2024 • Anila Singh

Changes to the Civic Integration Exam and Language Policies

Feb 15 • Lisa Vinogradova

Week in Review: October 07 — October 13, 2024

Oct 14, 2024 • Arian Adeli

Students

Groningen Unites for UNICEF

A City with a Force for Change — How Groningen is Making a Global Impact for UNICEF

Mar 5 •

UNICEF Awareness Committee

Discover Luhu, Groningen’s Most Unique Café

Tired of noisy study spots? LUHU Café offers a quiet, distraction-free space where students can study, enjoy great coffee, and even learn a bit of sign…

Feb 28 •

Monica Martinez Llanso

Northern Job Fair Returns to MartiniPlaza on March 14 and 15

Discover career opportunities, jobs, and training at the largest career event in the Northern Netherlands

Feb 25 •

Lisa Vinogradova

Zernike University Library May Close, But Study Spaces Will Remain

The University Library (UB) is considering closing its Zernike branch due to high costs and declining usage, but study spaces will remain available for…

Feb 18 •

Lisa Vinogradova

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Club OOST Will Close After Nine Years in Groningen

After nine years of music and community, Club OOST will close its doors on July 5 due to rising costs and financial pressure.

Apr 16 •

Lisa Vinogradova

What to Do in Groningen in April?

Are you ready to explore the events this month? With national holidays and many new one-off events, April promises to be full of exciting and diverse…

Apr 3 •

Wiktor Kraskowski

How a Local Entrepreneur Is Connecting Groningen and Macedonia Through Innovation

"We are in a unique position where we can use the networks we built abroad to create meaningful change back home while also benefiting from the…

Mar 24 •

Lisa Vinogradova

Innokite Weekend 2025: Digital & Deep Tech Innovation Sprint

Innokite Weekend 2025: Advancing Digital & Deep Tech Innovation

Mar 22

Eurovision Extravaganza at Forum Groningen – Tickets Available for Sale

A night of glitz, glamour, and song contest viewing at the annual Forum event

Mar 11 •

Lisa Vinogradova

What to Do in Groningen in March?

Welcome spring with some fun events! From performances to car meets, we hope that a few activities will catch your eye this month.

Mar 6 •

Wiktor Kraskowski

Politics/Law

Victims of Sexual Crimes Face Long Waiting Times for Justice

In Groningen and rest of the Northern Netherlands, victims of sexual abuse often have to wait more than a year before their case goes to court. This…

Apr 12 •

Lisa Vinogradova

Roelien Kamminga Nominated as New Mayor of Groningen

Groningen-born VVD politician Roelien Kamminga nominated to succeed interim mayor Mirjam van ’t Veld, with installation expected in late June.

Apr 8 •

Lisa Vinogradova

Plans for a Better Future in Groningen - Nij Begun’s Social Agenda

Investing in youth, communities, and lasting change for Groningen's future

Jan 25 •

Lisa Vinogradova

Key Changes in Dutch Laws and Regulations for 2025

What residents and workers in the Netherlands need to know about wages, taxes, benefits, and living costs in the new year

Dec 30, 2024 •

Lisa Vinogradova

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Culture

Groningen Station Hall Will Become A Cultural Stage During Rail Works

Residents and local businesses can sign up to perform or present in the historic station hall on select dates this spring and summer.

Apr 18 •

Lisa Vinogradova

Club OOST Will Close After Nine Years in Groningen

After nine years of music and community, Club OOST will close its doors on July 5 due to rising costs and financial pressure.

Apr 16 •

Lisa Vinogradova

Compromise Plan for Cultural Hub — Large Pop Venue at Station, Oosterpoort to Be Renovated

After years of debate, the municipality has decided against building a new cultural centre, opting instead for a pop venue in the Spoorkwartier and a…

Apr 9 •

Lisa Vinogradova

Tourism in Groningen Reached Record High in 2024

Province sees largest growth in the Netherlands with 900,000 visitors, boosted by better weather and rising international interest

Mar 21 •

Lisa Vinogradova

Urban

Northern Netherlands Outraged as Lelylijn Fund Redirected to Other Projects

Leaders and residents in the North call the Cabinet's decision a betrayal, saying the region is being robbed of its most vital infrastructure project …

18 hrs ago •

Lisa Vinogradova

New Campus Esserberg Will Welcome 2,100 International Students in 2030

Groningen will unite three schools with strong international roots on a single modern campus in Haren, creating new opportunities for global education…

Apr 17 •

Lisa Vinogradova

Club OOST Will Close After Nine Years in Groningen

After nine years of music and community, Club OOST will close its doors on July 5 due to rising costs and financial pressure.

Apr 16 •

Lisa Vinogradova

Zuiderplantsoen Almost Completed — A Green Park to Replace Highway

A new city park above Groningen’s sunken ring road aims to reconnect neighbourhoods and provide a calm, green space for pedestrians and cyclists.

Apr 15 •

Lisa Vinogradova

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