Look, our alderman (Culture, Sports and many things more) of Groningen Paul de Rook tweeted about the sports teams in Groningen! The volleyball team, as well as the basketball team won the Supercup! We’re very proud of them. Groningen is a city with a high
Once in a while, there are weather alarms in The Netherlands. The KNMI, in charge of everything concerning weather except the weather itself :), states these warnings through national and local media. But what do they mean and how should you take action? We explain.
All cities have traditions. And for Groningen an important tradition is “de Bloemetjesmarkt”. Translated: Flower market. But what is it? And what can you expect? Every year on Good Friday, Groningen transforms into flower-heaven. At the Grote Markt and the streets surrounding you will find
Koopzondag. Literally: “Buying Sunday”. Kind of a thing for us in Groningen. And The Netherlands. For years and years and years and years, it was unthinkable that any shop would open its doors on a Sunday because of Sunday being a day of rest (and
It is not to be missed: de Grote Markt has a lot going on. A big hole, surrounded by gates and lots of workers. But what is going on and why? We know you want to know! Groninger Forum Well: they are building “het Groninger
Yes: the province of Groningen has earthquakes. And it’s a big problem. A complex one, too. So we are going to try to fill you in as good as possible so you’ll, at least, have a bit of information about this phenomenon and the consequences.