By Barbara Niemczyk and Lily Plass Compared to other Dutch cities, Groningen has been lagging behind when it comes to street art. Recently, several new murals were unveiled as part of an effort to bring art closer to locals’ surroundings. Continue reading New murals give Groningen streets a makeover
Meikermis fair, Success! Continue reading Meikermis Fair, a great success after two years of absence
A series of press conferences were held in the first week of March in the Croatian parliament. In light of International Women’s Day, feminist members of parliament took the opportunity to speak up against gender inequality. Ivana Posavec Krivecin, leader of the Social Democratic Party and Sandra Benčić from the Green-Left Coalition emphasized gender based inequality in the workplace and the pressing issue that gender … Continue reading Croatia’s Parliamentarians Speak Up Against Gender Inequality
By: Emily Zaal Since the Syrian civil war started in 2011, Syrians have been fleeing elsewhere in search of better lives. 9to5’s Emily Zaal spoke to three Syrian people living in Germany to see how they are holding up. On February 27th of 2022, Firas stood at the Poland-Ukraine border aiding refugees to safety. He travelled 1300 km from Stuttgart to Kros’tenko. After one week … Continue reading Fleeing for a Better Life: Syrians Residing in Germany
Last summer in Groningen, homeless couple Mila and Henry found the most unusual shelter inside an outdoor art installation. Guido Cocconi wrote about his encounter with the couple and the artist for 9to5. Continue reading Homeless Couple Sleep inside Artwork in Akerkhof Garden
Italian brand Bottega Veneta launched its first augmented reality app. This marks a next step in how fashion brands are integrating digital marketing tools. Continue reading New App Gives Glimpse of Fashion’s AR Future
The coronavirus pandemic led to a global supply chain crisis, that is tackling also the paper industry. 9to5 investigated this issue and its possible outcomes such as books shortages. Continue reading Global Paper Shortage Challenges Books Availability
The annual report by LGBTQ media advocacy group GLAAD found that the amount of queer characters on TV has never been higher. 9to5 speaks to members of the queer community to ask why representation matters. Continue reading Queer Representation on TV at an All Time High
American rapper, record producer, and fashion designer Kanye West’s new album Donda 2 releasing on 22nd February will be exclusive to his Stem Player Continue reading Kanye Does it Again: Donda 2 Will Not Be on Major Platforms
By Kirsten Lenaghan and Jan Douwe Krist February 18, 2022. By chance, Grasnapolsky became the last music festival to be held in the Netherlands before the reality of the coronavirus pandemic took hold. Now, two years later, the festival in Scheemda (around 30 kilometers east of Groningen) will also be the first music festival held with almost no restrictions. When Grasnapolsky took place between the … Continue reading Grasnapolsky : The Last Festival Before, And The First After Covid
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