Groningen’s cultural scene is hosting a large scale Keti Koti festival on July 1st. After a year of discussions about its role in the Dutch slave trade, is now the time for the northern city to offer a formal apology? Continue reading Keti Koti Festival Shines Light on Groningen’s Dark Past – VIDEO
NOMEN is a safe space initiative founded by Léa de Croÿ and Carlota Sousareis. Whilst NOMEN’s controversial name might push people away, there is more than meets the eye. Continue reading NOMEN: “We really want to welcome all people” – VIDEO
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Residents of Schiermonnikoog are ready to resist plans for a new gas drilling site 20km north of the island. Continue reading Islanders oppose new North Sea gas platform – VIDEO
Ukrainians in the Netherlands have organized protests as a call to action to stop the Russian invasion and draw attention to a long-lasting conflict that simmered down, but never ended. Continue reading Ukrainians in the Netherlands increasingly concerned amidst first attacks
By Kelvin Bras & Himanshu Jana February 24, 2022. Tiger Woods lines up behind the ball. Swings back, swings forth and the sound of a perfectly hit ball echoes across the fairway. His ball sails high with a slight curve and drops three feet from the hole. It’s the 2019 Masters final and it marks the return of the golfing legend. Without Trackman’s technology, Woods’ … Continue reading Trackman Studio’s technology is changing the world of golf
easyJet has become Europe’s leading airline in terms of sustainability innovations. But environmentally aware travelers are not falling for the company’s strategy. Continue reading Travelers Less Inclined to Fly Despite easyJet’s Sustainability Initiatives
Reports have emerged concerning the usage of Chinese security cameras around the Netherlands. They suggest there is a risk of hacking enabling the Chinese government to spy. Stores in Groningen continue selling products from Hikvision and Dahua. Continue reading Tech Stores Still Selling Chinese Cameras Amid Controversy in Netherlands
A new report states that the Dutch government and military authorities tolerated widespread violent acts during the Indonesian War of Independence from 1945-1949. These findings have sparked varying reactions from Indonesians and individuals of Dutch-Indonesian descent living in the Netherlands. Continue reading New Report on Dutch Colonial Violence in Indonesia Sparks Mixed Responses
There are enough vacant properties in the Netherlands to reduce the biggest housing crisis the country has faced in decades. Yet the lack of financial stimulus is withholding investors from providing a solution towards the crisis. Continue reading Unrenovated Homes Unprofitable for Investors in The Netherlands
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