By Shwet Parag and Guido Cocconi You might have crossed into female graffiti faces here and there on the walls around Groningen. The artist signs his paintings as Onkruyd. We found out who he is. Continue reading Onkruyd, the artist behind the graffiti of female faces.
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
Yesterday morning, bus drivers in Groningen and Appingedam took part in a series of nationwide strikes. Bus companies have offered a 2.8% pay raise, but according to labour union FNV this is not enough. Continue reading Groningen Bus Drivers Strike – VIDEO
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte visited Groningen yesterday to to talk to numerous groups about gas extraction and the effects of earthquakes. Continue reading Prime Minister Rutte Speaks to Young People Affected by Earthquakes in Groningen – VIDEO
Meikermis fair, Success! Continue reading Meikermis Fair, a great success after two years of absence
By Francesco Morelli and Guido Cocconi February 24, 2022. Two major cities in the Netherlands have temporarily banned 10-minute grocery delivery services, like Flink and Gorillas – Groningen still considers these new regulations. 9to5 talked to different political parties to get their stance. Although Amsterdam and Rotterdam have decided not to open new “dark store” hubs in the future, Groningen is still in debate on … Continue reading Groningen Municipality Considers Regulating 10-minute “Dark Stores”
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
By Jan Douwe Krist and Stéphanie Hamel February 28, 2022. Municipal elections will take place on March 16 in Groningen. The municipality and the Student Association for International Relations (SIB) tell 9to5 how they are working together to reach out to international residents, a population that often seems unaware that they can vote. For this occasion, an election debate will take place next Monday night … Continue reading Forum to Host Municipal Elections Debate for International Groningers
By Emily Zaal and Jason Smeets February 23, 2022. Storm Eunice, which battered much of the Netherlands last week, exposed many leakages in Groningen student houses. 9to5Groningen reports on how even the smallest leakages can be a threat to the health of tenants. Bailey* was casually doing laundry when after a visit to the bathroom they noticed two large cracks on the bathroom ceiling. “Apparently … Continue reading Storm Eunice’s Leakages – Potential Health Risks for Students
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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