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    Lyme disease lurking in the summer

    Summer has come even in the North of the Netherlands. Picnics, walks, camping, even sleeping – it’s all splendor in the grass! And then, a tick bites!… Read more “Lyme disease lurking in the summer”

    July 2, 2021 by Maia Paduraru

    Watch: the art of organizing an art exhibition during a pandemic

    Story by Sofia Turati and Christoph Schwaiger The bachelor and master students of Minerva Art Academy in Groningen organized the Graduation exhibition “Detour” . The exhibition took… Read more “Watch: the art of organizing an art exhibition during a pandemic”

    June 30, 2021June 30, 2021 by sofia turati

    Lookie-loos discourage owner of local pen shop

    Finding a real bargain online may give an adrenaline kick as less money is spent. Nice for customers, but it is a harsh blow to small business… Read more “Lookie-loos discourage owner of local pen shop”

    June 29, 2021June 29, 2021 by Annelies Romers

    Watch: Foods from the woods: How the new food forest in Groningen cultivates sustainable nutrition

    Co-founder of the new food forest in Westerpark in Groningen René Davans explains why he believes food forests are a good sustainable alternative to our current way… Read more “Watch: Foods from the woods: How the new food forest in Groningen cultivates sustainable nutrition”

    June 28, 2021 by Robin van Gammeren

    Constructions in Groningen are a blessing and a curse

    You may have experienced blocked streets as a result of the many construction sites in the city center of Groningen. Construction workers are happy to be busy,… Read more “Constructions in Groningen are a blessing and a curse”

    June 21, 2021 by Annelies Romers

    “Showing a man with his dick out is also activism”: Aesthetics and advocacy in Groningen’s all-male nude art gallery

    The gallery MooiMan ( in Dutch “Beautiful men”) was founded in 2006 by Jan van Stralen and Sandro Kortekaas. During the years it has hosted a series… Read more ““Showing a man with his dick out is also activism”: Aesthetics and advocacy in Groningen’s all-male nude art gallery”

    June 17, 2021June 21, 2021 by sofia turati

    Watch: Inside Groningen’s bike café

    Story by Sofia Manouki and Júlia Tar As restrictions ease in the Netherlands, people can enjoy a cup of coffee on terraces again. Several group activities are… Read more “Watch: Inside Groningen’s bike café”

    June 16, 2021June 16, 2021 by Júlia Tar

    Watch: Ladies and Gentlemen, give it up for Fred Goverde and his band!

    This summer, there will be music festivals again in the Netherlands! While they have been on everybody’s post-Corona bucket list, nobody is more excited about them than… Read more “Watch: Ladies and Gentlemen, give it up for Fred Goverde and his band!”

    June 16, 2021June 16, 2021 by Miriam Tepes-Handaric

    Watch: Groningen group spreads positivity around the city

    A small newly established group, Positive Propaganda, is spreading messages of positivity around Groningen.

    June 14, 2021 by Christoph Schwaiger

    You and the grocery store, no one else – unstaffed grocery stores in Sweden

    Unmanned grocery stores, operated by phone application, are beginning to flood rural areas of Sweden. The stores of Lifvs are open 24/7, after a quick identification, the… Read more “You and the grocery store, no one else – unstaffed grocery stores in Sweden”

    June 11, 2021 by Zsuzsi Palotás

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