Stories and updates that matter to neighborhoods and local voices across the country.
Nov 4, 2025
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National arrival ceremony of Sinterklaas takes place on Texel November 15, followed by parades across Dutch cities throughout mid-November.
Community
Culture
Oct 30, 2025
4 min read
Halloween is gaining visibility in the Netherlands through city parties, haunted attractions, and pumpkin-themed events. While participation remains modest, growing engagement and retail offerings show the holiday is establishing itself in Dutch culture.
Oct 6, 2025
5 min read
From 25–27 October 2025 the city closes a year of jubilee events with district-wide pop-ups, a 75-metre cake on Dam Square, and a televised National Celebration on Museumplein. Check out all the scheduled events and activities.
Sep 24, 2025
6 min read
Use language cafés, free meetups, and smart app habits to turn basic Dutch into confident conversations, plus local programs and weekly routines that actually stick.
Guides
Sep 22, 2025
Prepaid or SIM-only, eSIM options, MVNOs vs major networks, and how to set up fast, reliable home Wi-Fi without surprise fees.
Sep 18, 2025
New in town? Check these simple, low-pressure places to meet people in Groningen fast with clubs, sports, language cafés, volunteering, and citywide events.
2 min read
A new regional sandwich made with local ingredients, co-created by BBENG, Hanze and Noorderpoort students, with a bakeathon in October.
Sep 11, 2025
Just arrived in Groningen? Here’s how to shop smart: which stores to use, when to hit the markets, how to squeeze more value from loyalty apps.
Sep 10, 2025
From November 3, all social housing in the province moves to Groningen Huurt: one registration and app for all associations.
Legal
Sep 2, 2025
Here's everything you need to know about the cycling culture to ride like a local, with signs, fines and good-to-know tips.
Aug 25, 2025
Digital signs, protests, and over €130,000 in donations highlight nationwide calls to tackle femicide and ensure women’s safety.
Aug 1, 2025
With over 800 temporary beds available, the Proxima student complex is once again providing short-term accommodation to help ease the housing shortage for incoming internationals.
Jul 30, 2025
The essential guide to moving to Groningen, registration and getting your BSN number.
Jun 26, 2025
Your Voice Can Help Make the Province of Groningen’s Neighborhoods More Accessible.
Jun 23, 2025
A rave near the Groningen coast was shut down by police last weekend. Amid the music and crowds, officers discovered an unexpected guest: a newborn seal pup, now named Rave.
Crime
Jun 21, 2025
From chorizo and salmon to cloves and cream cheese—Groningen’s first official egg ball competition brought culinary creativity and fierce frying to the Makro food court.
Jun 19, 2025
“We’re building the Groningen of tomorrow—together. So please join the conversation and help us shape a green, healthy, and liveable city for 2050.”
Jun 5, 2025
NS trains will stop June 6, with more strikes on June 10, 12, and 17 with no transport alternatives offered. A compensation scheme of €25/day or delay refund applies via NS.
May 29, 2025
A majority of political factions supports a €140,000 proposal for humanitarian aid and reconstruction in Gaza, and the call will be decided during next week's council meeting.
May 26, 2025
New Groningen-based database combines data from over 108,000 women to improve long-term understanding of women’s physical, mental, and reproductive health.
Health
May 24, 2025
With support from the EU's Just Transition Fund, Groningen launches a multi-year project to train and employ local residents in construction, sustainability, and neighbourhood development.
Economy
May 20, 2025
From AI dance to groundbreaking circus, Groningen’s biggest summer festival reveals its main programme as ticket sales open soon.
Entertainment
May 15, 2025
A new campaign highlights Groningen as an attractive place to live and work, aiming to attract young professionals with career opportunities, balance, and regional pride.
