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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


Bungee Superfly: The Dutch Workout Taking Groningen by Storm
Bungee Superfly: The Dutch Workout Taking Groningen by Storm. Explore its minimal impact, fun, accessible, and high-energy workout.

Maroua Zourkane
Oct 3, 20242 min read


Groningen ‘Oktoberfest’: Between Tradition and Party Culture
This year, there are more than fifty registered Oktoberfests across the Netherlands. Throughout this month, events take place in cities.

Lina Tjarks
Oct 3, 20243 min read


Kids United: A Community Hub for Athletes With Disabilities in Groningen
With 18% of the Dutch population living with disabilities, this soccer club not only fosters teamwork and friendship, but also support.

Lisa Pace
Oct 3, 20243 min read


Virtual Assistant Industry Booms Despite AI Competition
The virtual assistant industry is projected to exceed $8 billion by 2028, with AI companies looking to cover the market too.

Sam O. Maguire
Oct 3, 20243 min read


Controversial Movie about Palestinian Girl "Farha" Screened at Vera
"Farha", a movie about a girl during Nakba and the cleansing of Palestinian Arabs in 1948 shown at Vera next Tuesday.

Viola Duroni
Oct 3, 20243 min read


Europe’s AI Growth Hindered by Unclear Regulations
An open letter in September, issued by researchers and companies, including Meta and Spotify, shed light on the difficult development of AI.

Karina Karagyoz
Oct 3, 20242 min read


Love, Liberation and Glitter at Utrecht Queer Culture Festival
Neon splashed against the brick walls of Utrecht's medieval streets, while dancefloors sparkled with glitter. Last year’s edition of...

Dia Radu
Oct 3, 20242 min read


Fighting the Short-Form Content Addiction
Falling into the endless depths of social media platforms is way easier than finding the way out. Users watch, rewatch and re-rewatch...

Daniela Ivančáková
Oct 3, 20243 min read


Jazz is Dead, Long Live Jazz!
“It's the most lively I've seen anywhere I went. They play passionately.” How jazz unites people at Café de Zolder in Groningen.

Jacques Malherbe
Oct 3, 20243 min read


Groningen Women’s Cricket Team Struggles to Launch
Despite efforts to recruit women to Groningen’s cricket team, it was not able to compete this summer with the men’s team. The Royal...

Anna Milovanovic
Oct 3, 20243 min read


Groningen's New Fashion Society Promotes Sustainability Through Upcycling
Students in Groningen are coming up with innovative ideas to tackle the global challenge of fashion sustainability. One such example is...

Lisa Pace
Oct 3, 20242 min read


To Walk, or Not to Walk, That is the Question
In the Netherlands, 3 million people are over 65 and make up the third most physically active age group in the country. However, about 7%...

Amber van Kempen
Oct 3, 20242 min read


Dreamvertising: How AI is Buying Your Sleep
Imagine waking up to a bright sunny morning, only to realize you spent the night dreaming about a honeymoon vacation - complete with...

Dia Radu
Oct 3, 20243 min read


Groningen Outdoor Swimmers Embrace the Cold Together
As the weather cools, a dedicated community in Groningen is preparing to embrace chilly waters around the city. On 13 October, the winter...

Lena Brinkmann
Oct 3, 20243 min read


Small-Scale Sustainable Farming is Fighting for Its Place in Society
Although small-scale farming is slowly disappearing from the global markets, some growers continue to fight for their place amongst an...

Sophia von Seebach
Oct 3, 20242 min read


Rising Homophobia Highlights Cultural Institutions as Catalysts for Change
As reports of homophobic incidents rise in Groningen, there has been a growing effort to create inclusive spaces to counteract this...

Emma Hizette
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


Planned Wind Farm in North German Forest Enrages Community
Plans to install a wind farm in the privately owned Knyphauser forest in Friedeburg, Lower Saxony, have evoked protests within the...

Lina Tjarks
Oct 3, 20243 min read
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