Environment

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Rotterdam’s Ferret Trial Shows Promising Results in Reducing Rat Population

Nov 25, 2025

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Rotterdam’s Ferret Trial Shows Promising Results in Reducing Rat Population

City officials report fewer rats in hotspot areas as ferrets outperform traditional control methods.

Environment

Court to Decide on Plan to Raise Deposits for Plastic Bottles

Nov 19, 2025

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Court to Decide on Plan to Raise Deposits for Plastic Bottles

Inspectorate pushes for double deposits on small and large bottles (to €0.30 and €0.40) or introduce a 15-cent return bonus, to reach a 90% recycling target.

Environment

Legal

Dutch Households Expected to See Lower Energy Bills in 2026

Nov 17, 2025

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Dutch Households Expected to See Lower Energy Bills in 2026

ING expects average bills to drop around 4%, with even bigger savings for homes that no longer use gas

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Legal

Groningen Hit by Third Strongest Earthquake in Province

Nov 14, 2025

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Groningen Hit by Third Strongest Earthquake in Province

Aftershocks continue in Groningen following one of the most powerful quakes in years.

Environment

Extra-Bright Supermoon Visible Tonight Across the Netherlands

Nov 5, 2025

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Extra-Bright Supermoon Visible Tonight Across the Netherlands

Best viewing times and locations to catch Wednesday evening's supermoon.

Environment

Bacterial Contamination Forces Boil-Water Advisory Across Utrecht and Other Areas

Nov 3, 2025

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Bacterial Contamination Forces Boil-Water Advisory Across Utrecht and Other Areas

Enterococci bacteria found in reservoir calls for strict safety measures, coffee machines offline and residents are urged to boil water as testing continues.

Health

Environment

Breaking

KNMI Issues Severe Wind Alert for Thursday

Oct 22, 2025

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KNMI Issues Severe Wind Alert for Thursday

Gusts up to 120 km/h along the coast, code yellow inland; expect travel disruption and secure loose items.

Environment

Ministers Warn of Massive Shortfall for Dutch Infrastructure

Oct 20, 2025

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Ministers Warn of Massive Shortfall for Dutch Infrastructure

Predictable long-term money is needed to fix aging infrastructure and build new links, ministers say.

Economy

Environment

Groningen Is Officially Getting an AI Factory

Oct 10, 2025

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Groningen Is Officially Getting an AI Factory

EU funding completes €200 million plan for a Groningen AI hub and EuroHPC supercomputer, estimated to open in 2026.

Environment

Business

Rotterdam Climate Centre Accused of Inflating Impact to Secure Funding

Oct 7, 2025

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Rotterdam Climate Centre Accused of Inflating Impact to Secure Funding

Rotterdam-based GCA allegedly overstated results to win funding; the Netherlands may end subsidies, the UK has pulled out, and the Gates Foundation is reviewing its backing as a move to Nairobi is considered.

Environment

Business

Storm Amy Cancels Over 150 Schiphol Flights as Code Yellow Hits Nationwide

Oct 4, 2025

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Storm Amy Cancels Over 150 Schiphol Flights as Code Yellow Hits Nationwide

Strong winds disrupt travel and events across the Netherlands, flyers should check status and rebook online while authorities urge caution outdoors and on the roads.

Environment

Mass Claim Launched Over “Illegal” Energy Price Hikes

Sep 29, 2025

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Mass Claim Launched Over “Illegal” Energy Price Hikes

If you had a variable energy contract since 2017, you may have paid too much; consumer groups want refunds that could reach thousands per household, but energy companies disagree and are appealing.

Environment

The Complete Guide to Recycling and Waste

Sep 9, 2025

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The Complete Guide to Recycling and Waste

What goes where, how to use containers, bulky-waste options, and simple habits that save time (and fines).

Environment

Guides

Groningen Households Face Highest Energy Costs in the Netherlands

Sep 3, 2025

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Groningen Households Face Highest Energy Costs in the Netherlands

Research shows Groningen leads the country in energy costs, driven by low incomes, older homes, and poor insulation compared to Randstad.

Environment

Breaking

Groningen Will Build 700 New Electricity Substations

Aug 29, 2025

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Groningen Will Build 700 New Electricity Substations

Rising demand is forcing major grid expansion, promising energy security and green growth, but also bringing higher costs and local disruption.

Environment

Groningen Residents Enjoy Shortest Distances to Leisure Facilities in NL

Aug 11, 2025

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Groningen Residents Enjoy Shortest Distances to Leisure Facilities in NL

Residents of Groningen have quicker access to museums, cinemas, sports facilities, and other leisure venues than most people in NL, according to figures from CBS reported by OOGTV.

Environment

Groningen's New Central Station Is Open, But the Work Isn’t Over Yet

Jul 14, 2025

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Groningen's New Central Station Is Open, But the Work Isn’t Over Yet

After a 64-day shutdown, trains are running again and major upgrades are visible, but more work is on the way through 2026.

Environment

Tropical Temperatures Trigger National Heat Plan in the Netherlands

Jul 1, 2025

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Tropical Temperatures Trigger National Heat Plan in the Netherlands

As the Netherlands struggles under extreme heat with temperatures up to 38 degrees Celsius, the National Heat Plan has been activated nationwide to protect vulnerable groups.

Environment

Council Factions Propose Revamp of Streets Around Groningen City Centre

Jun 28, 2025

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Council Factions Propose Revamp of Streets Around Groningen City Centre

Groningen parties propose a makeover for key outer-centre streets—adding greenery, local charm, and new life to areas just beyond the canals.

Environment

Over 2,300 Affordable Homes Planned for Groningen-Noord with National Support

Jun 26, 2025

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Over 2,300 Affordable Homes Planned for Groningen-Noord with National Support

Major funding secured to increase housing, public spaces, and community life in Groningen-Noord as part of a national renewal program.

Environment

Groningen Backs Local Food — More Regional Produce in Hospitals, Schools and Shops

Jun 25, 2025

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Groningen Backs Local Food — More Regional Produce in Hospitals, Schools and Shops

A new agreement brings fresh, local food closer to home—while helping farmers earn more.

Environment

Business

Groningen’s New City Park Swimming Pond Opens Just in Time for Summer

Jun 20, 2025

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Groningen’s New City Park Swimming Pond Opens Just in Time for Summer

With tropical weather on the way, the newly opened Springervijver in the Stadspark offers a fresh outdoor swimming option for experienced swimmers, officially open until at least June 2026.

Environment

Glitch with Underground Garbage Containers: Cards Randomly Unlock Bins While Passes Fail

Jun 13, 2025

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Glitch with Underground Garbage Containers: Cards Randomly Unlock Bins While Passes Fail

Residents in Groningen faced confusion this week as underground garbage containers malfunctioned—some accepting almost any card, others rejecting all, including the official household waste pass.

Environment

Groningen Launches XXL Bicycle Count to Map Bike Parking Needs

Jun 11, 2025

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Groningen Launches XXL Bicycle Count to Map Bike Parking Needs

The city is mapping bicycle and scooter parking to plan for future infrastructure—stickers on bikes are harmless and part of the count.

Environment

Groningen Nightlife Safety Under Scrutiny With Alarming Behaviour Trends

Jun 6, 2025

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Groningen Nightlife Safety Under Scrutiny With Alarming Behaviour Trends

City report reveals rising violence, drug use, and transgressive behaviour in Groningen’s nightlife; new safety measures, awareness campaigns, and a collective bar ban aim to restore order.

Environment

Legal