Week in Review: March 11-17, 2024
A round up of what you need to know from last week in Groningen.
What You Need to Know About Groningen's Microclimate
While you may think the weather difference between cities is minimal, the little details do add up. Is the weather in Amsterdam really better than in Groningen? Let’s talk about it. The Netherlands is not a very large country, and thus shares a relatively similar oceanic temperature climate. This means that the weather i…
22-Year-Old Suspect From Tuesday Afternoon’s Shooting Incident Was Arrested - Reason for Altercation Still Unknown
“Around 2:30 p.m. we received a report of an argument between two people,” says a police spokesperson. “This argument took place on the corner of the Gedempte Kattendiep.” (statement courtesy of OOG TV) The suspect who was arrested on Tuesday afternoon, after a shooting on the corner of Gedempte Kattendiep and Kleine Peperst…
Geert Wilders Steps Back from Prime Minister Position
Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders announced on Wednesday, March 13th, that he would not pursue the role of the Netherlands' next prime minister, even though his Party for Freedom (PVV) won the most votes in national elections last year. In his radical anti-immigration, Islamophobic, and Eurosceptic stance, Wilders engaged…
63 Million Euros to Be Given to Groningen Residents
Photo Credit: AP News Fracking and earthquakes have been a hot topic in and around Groningen for several years now. However, recently, there have been some changes. The Instituut Mijnbouwschade Groningen (IMG) has extended its compensation system to account for more non-material damage. Residents whose homes were assessed as unsafe a…
Something Cool Happened for International Women’s Day in Groningen
Lean In Groningen and Women Devs put their heads together to create a special event for Women’s Day. It was all about bringing women together, celebrating their rights, and making friends. Lean In started five years ago when Laura Damiano saw a gap for a space where women could meet up, share stories, and support each other. Fast forward to today, and it…
Community Spotlights
Not the happiest spotlight but Vapiano Groningen announced that they are closing the restaurant effective immediately. The reported reason behind this decision is lack of profitability and high expenses.
Some are upset by this decision as Vapiano was offered considerable benefits by the Municipality during the past 7-years of operation, and leaving shortly after the benefits have come to an end has been raising concerns.
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Sight of the Week
