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Dutch Police Say They Need at Least €350M Extra to Keep People Safe
Police, mayors and prosecutors warn that the force needs at least €350 million extra each year to keep up with costs and crime, or face growing deficits…
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Lisa Vinogradova
Mass Claim Launched Over “Illegal” Energy Price Hikes
If you had a variable energy contract since 2017, you may have paid too much; consumer groups want refunds that could reach thousands per household, but…
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Lisa Vinogradova
Groningen Set to Fine Long-Term Vacant Homes
New national bill lets cities penalise empty properties. Groningen will map vacancies and set local rules and fine levels after the Senate vote.
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Lisa Vinogradova
Level Up Your Dutch in Groningen (A2–B1)
Use language cafés, free meetups, and smart app habits to turn basic Dutch into confident conversations, plus local programs and weekly routines that…
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Lisa Vinogradova
GBB Asks the EU to End ISDS So Shell and Exxon Cannot Avoid Responsibility
GBB says private investor trials and other loopholes let oil firms file huge claims, avoid responsibility and risk delays to Groningen repairs and…
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Lisa Vinogradova
All About Phone Plans & Home Internet in Groningen
Prepaid or SIM-only, eSIM options, MVNOs vs major networks, and how to set up fast, reliable home Wi-Fi without surprise fees.
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Lisa Vinogradova
NS Will Switch All Station Boards to Dark Mode by Late October
New dark-blue displays aim to boost readability and cut power use (up to 30% with new screens), with bullet-style alerts and limited multilingual…
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Lisa Vinogradova
Netherlands Plans Higher Flight Tax From 2027
KLM warns the tax changes could make Dutch tickets the EU’s most expensive and drive travellers to foreign airports.
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Lisa Vinogradova
RUG to Cut 300 Jobs After Budget Day Cuts, While Hanze Trims via Re-Organisation
About 300 positions will go as a €25–30 million gap opens after Budget Day. RUG will minimise instead of laying off, delay investments & accept larger…
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Lisa Vinogradova
Making New Friends in Groningen
New in town? Check these simple, low-pressure places to meet people in Groningen fast with clubs, sports, language cafés, volunteering, and citywide…
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Lisa Vinogradova
Groningen’s Own Local-Ingredients Sandwich Broodje Grunn Is Coming
A new regional sandwich made with local ingredients, co-created by BBENG, Hanze and Noorderpoort students, with a bakeathon in October.
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Lisa Vinogradova
‘With the Greatest Possible Force’: What the King’s Speech Means for Groningen
Faster progress on Groningen quake repairs, fair payouts for benefits parents, and correct WIA payments: the King urges visible results for households…
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Lisa Vinogradova
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