What to Do in Groningen in March
Welcome the spring season with warmer weather, longer days, and of course, a huge agenda of events to check out in the city of Groningen!
Community
Netherlands Launches Emergency Support Point Trial in 70 Municipalities
Pilot programme tests neighbourhood hubs where residents can get information, report emergencies and coordinate with authorities when power and communications fail.
Economy
Dutch Households to Pay Slightly Less for Energy in 2026
Statistics Netherlands calculates average annual energy bill at €1,993, down €52 from last year, as lower gas consumption and falling supply costs offset rising network fees and gas taxes.
Crime
February 27, 2026 | Read Online Hackers Publish Two Million Lines of Stolen Odido Customer Data on Dark Web
Telecom company Odido did not pay €1 million ransom, hacker group Shinyhunters threatens to release passport and identity details next.
Legal
Dutch Rail Operator NS Begins Training Security Staff to Carry Batons
One-year trial equips 75 enforcement officers with short batons from late April as aggression against train personnel continues to rise.
