Commemorating War Liberators: ABSASVN Honors and Remembers with Authentic Uniforms

Commemorating War Liberators: ABSASVN Honors and Remembers with Authentic Uniforms

Hoes and Schuurman are part of the ABSASVN, the Amicale Belgian SAS Circle of Friends Netherlands, a re-enactment association that commemorates and honors the war liberators in the Netherlands. “We try to keep the story of liberation alive,” says Schuurman. ‘That’s why we also wear original uniforms from that time. Today David is wearing the … Read more

Bakery Beukeveld: Overcoming Financial Challenges Amidst Energy Price Hikes, Raw Material Upsurges, and COVID-19 Shutdowns

Bakery Beukeveld: Overcoming Financial Challenges Amidst Energy Price Hikes, Raw Material Upsurges, and COVID-19 Shutdowns

Bakery Beukeveld has a debt of 2.5 to 3 million euros. ‘The baker was in the corner where the blows fell. First there was the forced closure due to corona, then the enormously increased energy prices. In recent years, this was overtaken by a significant increase in raw material prices. Wheat and flour have turned … Read more

“Delay and Frustration: Two Years After Collision, Temporary Solution to Cross Van Starkenborgh Canal Still Elusive”

In addition to the delayed new bridge, more than two years after the bridge collided, there is still no temporary solution to cross the Van Starkenborgh Canal. In March this year it became clear that there are also problems here: the temporary ramps for cyclists cannot yet be constructed because the bank turned out to … Read more

Art installation in Forum has to give way to Batman’s motorcycle, to the sadness of artist and visitors

‘We actually think it is a shame that it is now gone, because many visitors to the Forum were enthusiastic about Merijn’s artwork. It’s purely practical. We’ll have to haul in pieces next week for the new superhero exhibit: The Art of DC – The Dawn of Super Heroes. We then need the space, because, … Read more

Final: Main Station renovation delayed by two years, now ready in 2026

The south side of the station is currently a building site. That side also faces a large-scale approach. Among other things, there should be the new Oosterpoort to be build. It is still unclear whether the approach to the south side will also be delayed. The new pop temple should be in use by 2030, … Read more

Farmers protest with tractors at Groningen Airport Eelde: ‘We are no longer welcome here’

To reinforce the protest, the farmers have set up a scene with straw dolls at the entrance of the terminal. ‘You see a father and son or mother and daughter, in a peasant smock, who are about to take the plane,’ explains Kosmeijer. Next to them is a sign that reads ‘Come child, we are … Read more

34-year-old man injured in stabbing at home in Stad (update)

Specialist teams of the police have conducted a forensic investigation at the scene of the accident. Officers are also conducting a neighborhood survey, in which residents are interviewed. “We don’t know yet what exactly happened,” said a police spokesperson. “There was a report of a stabbing incident and we found the injured person.” –

These are the (new) aldermen of the municipality of Groningen

After a negotiation period of more than two months, the new college of mayor and aldermen in the municipality of Groningen is a fact. Under the name ‘It starts in Groningen: for what is really of value’, GroenLinks, PvdA, Party for the Animals, SP and ChristenUnie will govern the municipality. That will happen with the … Read more

Fire brigade masters ‘very large fire’ at industrial estate Euvelgunne in Stad

The fire could be seen for miles around. RTV Noord received reports from, among others, Buitenpost, Roodeschool, Noordhorn, Uithuizen and Eemshaven, where the large plumes of smoke could be seen. From the first scaling up, several corps were already present to extinguish the fire, including those from Groningen, Haren, Veendam and Delfzijl. –