Week in Review: April 29 — May 05, 2024
A round up of what you need to know from last week in Groningen.
PostNL Wants to Switch to Delivering Mail Every Other Day
The Dutch postal service, PostNL, is considering changing its delivery system to alternate-day delivery. This shift is due to a decline in traditional mail volume and a shortage of delivery personnel. This proposed change aims to maintain reliable, affordable, and accessible delivery services amidst changing consumer habits and te…
Unusual Dutch Laws You Might Unknowingly Be Breaking
Netherlands might seem like a chill country, but they are actually very particular, much like their neighbour Germany. With certain drugs and prostitution being legal in this country, these next laws will definitely seem laughable in comparison. Nevertheless, these laws are just too good not to share them with your frie…
(More) Places to Study in Groningen
We’ve all been there. Perhaps you have loud neighbours or flatmates that will not let you concentrate at home. Or the temptation to slack off is too great, leaving you with more work at the end of the day as you did no studying, no cleaning and instead sat on your phone all day.
Labor Day Demonstration in Groningen Disrupted
Loud chanting, colorful signs, and enthusiastic activists. All of this was part of yesterday's Labour Day protest at the Grote Markt in Groningen. Several left-wing political groups gathered there for a festive march through the streets in honor of International Workers Day. The attendants of the protests ranged from young stu…
Geocaching for an Adventure Without an Occasion
Have you really been everywhere in Groningen? Perhaps you would like to try, but don’t know where to begin? Geocaching is the world’s largest treasure hunting community, that offers an adventure-like experience all the time, all around the world. This means right here in Groningen as well.
Liberation and Remembrance Day
After the Second World War ended, the government decided to separate honoring people who died in conflict and embracing the joy of being no longer imprisoned on different days. These days are called Remembrance Day (04.05) and Liberation Day (05.05).
Sight of the Week
