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The Ministry of Education, Culture and Science and the Van Gogh Museum have reached an agreement on funding a necessary renovation. After fifty years of intensive use, the building is in poor condition. Following a long period of uncertainty, this deal finally provides clarity on the museum's future.
Hunter Peter van Kempen from Reduzum fears that in a few years the Frisian provincial government will introduce significant restrictions on the hunting of gray geese.
The new music theater production 'Mata Hari Returns' will premiere this Friday at the De Harmonie theater in Leeuwarden. The performance highlights both the well-known history and the lesser-known aspects of the life of Margaretha Zelle, who was born in Leeuwarden.
NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences scores better than last year in the 2027 Choice Guide for HBO. The institute rose two places to second place in the overall ranking for universities of applied sciences.
The National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) reports that another patient infected with the West Nile virus died last week, with three new infections detected. This brings the total number of recorded cases to 59, including ten deaths. It remains unclear whether the virus was the direct cause of death in these cases.
Many international students studying at NHL Stenden or RUG Campus Fryslân leave Friesland after graduating. This is a missed opportunity for local businesses, which could highly benefit from these talents. Efforts are being made to find ways to retain these foreign students in the region after their studies.
Many international students studying at NHL Stenden or RUG Campus Fryslân leave Friesland after graduation. This is a disadvantage for Frisian businesses, which could highly benefit from these talents. Efforts are being made to find ways and conditions to retain this group in the region after their studies.
A major water spectacle is taking place in Leeuwarden this weekend. Additionally, the Gaza documentary NAZA will not be screened in cinemas around October 7. The culture editors of the Leeuwarder Courant are closely following these and other cultural developments in Friesland.
The government agency LBIO, which mediates alimony payments, is facing major workplace issues. Employees report an unsafe working environment, leading to high rates of sick leave. As a result, waiting times for parents seeking assistance are increasing.
The volunteer organization UVV Grou actively works to support the well-being of residents in Grou and the surrounding area. By connecting people and offering help, these volunteers make a significant contribution to the local community.
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