Uncertainty of end to gas quakes leaves Groningers under stress

By Ana Lešković and Lily Plass There is also a lot of discussion about extracting gas on the mainland of Groningen. For years now, there have been earthquakes because of the drilling. Reason for the Dutch government to announce the closure of the gas plants by 2023. But there is doubt whether the government will live up to this promise because of the gas crisis.People … Continue reading Uncertainty of end to gas quakes leaves Groningers under stress

Women call for Introduction of Menstrual Leave in Europe

March 25, 2022 – In multiple European countries, women demand the introduction of menstrual leave. The idea of menstrual leave, also known as period leave, is that women can ask for a specific number of days off during the year due to pains they experience while on their period. Menstrual leave is already a reality in some countries in East Asia but in Europe, there … Continue reading Women call for Introduction of Menstrual Leave in Europe

Upcoming Weed Experiment Leaves Coffeeshops on Edge

By Yoana Petrova and Lily Plass February 23, 2022. Coffeeshops participating in an upcoming weed experiment are concerned about how the trial will affect the quality of their business. The weed experiment is an initiative by the government to transition to weed sourced from the Netherlands. While it has been legal to sell weed in small quantities since 1972, growing weed remains illegal which leaves … Continue reading Upcoming Weed Experiment Leaves Coffeeshops on Edge

The Dog Selling Regulations that Bark but Don’t Bite

By Guido Cocconi and Lily Plass For John Kloiber, the connection was not instant when he first laid eyes on his dog, Comet, at a shelter. “I met him and I wasn’t sure I wanted him at that point. He’s big and I hadn’t had my own dog before,” Kloiber said. Three years later, Kloiber’s Instagram page is filled with pictures of his German Shepard. … Continue reading The Dog Selling Regulations that Bark but Don’t Bite