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    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

    “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: 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

    “Don’t forget your belongings and remember to check out” – a train adventure (Audio story)

    Losing something on the train is one of those annoying things that happens to everyone at some point: you are in a hurry and forget to check… Read more ““Don’t forget your belongings and remember to check out” – a train adventure (Audio story)”

    May 31, 2021 by Else van der Steeg

    Wrecks on the Beach – Theun Talsma combs the seashore for animals and artifacts

    On a sunny Saturday morning a ferry takes me to Schiermonnikoog. Upon arrival I rent a bike and make my way onto the island. While cycling along… Read more “Wrecks on the Beach – Theun Talsma combs the seashore for animals and artifacts”

    May 25, 2021May 26, 2021 by Else van der Steeg

    “Just like home” – An Easter story about Romanian Youth Migration

    Because of the pandemic, many Romanians who study abroad celebrated Easter without their families this year. Some have received packages with traditional food and egg paint from… Read more ““Just like home” – An Easter story about Romanian Youth Migration”

    May 10, 2021 by Miriam Tepes-Handaric

    “It is like living multiple lives,” says student about the mental impact of language learning during quarantine

    Pedro D’El Rodrigues “Yi er san” [one to three], it’s Tuesday evening, and Stephanie has logged in for the latest lesson of her Chinese language class —… Read more ““It is like living multiple lives,” says student about the mental impact of language learning during quarantine”

    April 2, 2021 by Pedro D'El Rodrigues

    Will the 2021 Census finally provide a representative picture of the UK LGBT+ population?

    For the first time, a question about sexual orientation was asked on the UK 2021 Census, the result of years of campaigning from LGBT+ organisations who hope… Read more “Will the 2021 Census finally provide a representative picture of the UK LGBT+ population?”

    April 1, 2021 by Ellen McVeigh

    There will be music again! – The Berlin Philharmonic opens to the public in a trial project

    Berlin reaffirms its leading role in the world of classical music with a trial project to test the reopening of cultural events amid the Covid-19 pandemic The… Read more “There will be music again! – The Berlin Philharmonic opens to the public in a trial project”

    March 18, 2021March 19, 2021 by Miriam Tepes-Handaric

    ‘Pedohunters’ in the Netherlands: crimefighters or troublemakers?

    Margherita Capacci and Vincent van Haaster All over the Netherlands, groups of vigilantes are tracking down and exposing alleged child abusers. The actions of these so-called ‘pedohunters’,… Read more “‘Pedohunters’ in the Netherlands: crimefighters or troublemakers?”

    March 4, 2021March 4, 2021 by Margherita Capacci

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