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The Master of All He Surveys
The Mechanic Giving Old Bikes, and Old Values, a New Lease of Life

Jacques Malherbe
Nov 16, 20245 min read


A Peek Inside the Oldest Shop in Groningen
H. Witting en Zoon is Groningen’s oldest hat shop, where time stands still amid the charm of vintage hats and friendly banter.

Justīne Kozlovska
Nov 13, 20245 min read


German Visitors Enjoy Togetherness at Groningen Market Day
The Groningen Market Day is one to mark in your calendars! Being at the same time as the Day of German Unity, it is a wildly popular event.

Lena Brinkmann
Oct 3, 20242 min read


Sugarterrain: From Factory to Street Art Gallery
Discover how graffiti is reshaping the neighborhood and creating community bonds.

Justīne Kozlovska
Oct 3, 20242 min read


Inside Groningen’s “Unsustainable” Sustainable Fashion Event
Kleer'n Zooi XXL, a large-scale fashion event organized by Groener Groningen, is happening right now in the heart of Groningen. The grand...

Amelie Janssen
Oct 3, 20242 min read


Groningen's Smoke-Free Bus Stop Initiative Sparks Debate
The province of Groningen is introducing new regulations to reduce smoking in public spaces. In the coming weeks, all covered bus stops...

Karina Karagyoz
Oct 3, 20242 min read


Provincial Government Collapses After Fundamental Disagreement
The coalition in the province of Groningen has collapsed, after disagreements about what constitutes a “trustworthy government”. In a...

Job Doornhof
Oct 1, 20242 min read


Groninger Market Day Returns for Fun, Food, and Unique Finds
It is only two days until Groningen’s Vismarkt again turns into the Northern Netherlands' largest one-day market. With tents being...

Dia Radu
Oct 1, 20242 min read


ORKZ Living Community Thrives 45 Years on from Legalization
This year, the Oude Rooms-Katholieke Ziekenhuis (ORKZ), once the biggest squat in The Netherlands and now a legal living community, is...

Viola Duroni
Oct 1, 20242 min read
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