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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

    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

    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

    A young Eritrean refugee took his own life in Amsterdam. It could’ve been prevented.

    Years of neoliberal center-right politics have set Dutch social programs back considerably. The vice is tightening. We need to bring these issues to the fore and call… Read more “A young Eritrean refugee took his own life in Amsterdam. It could’ve been prevented.”

    April 29, 2021April 29, 2021 by Kian Seara Rey

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