The end of warehouse De Klomp, a disturbed council meeting in Emmen, a Groningen man who ran the marathon des sables and hypersensitivity to everyday noises. That and more in today’s news that you (might have) missed.
Are you looking for preserving bottle rings, grinder blades or soap beaters? Hurry, because warehouse De Klomp is closing
People have been coming from far and wide to the De Klomp warehouse in Groningen for decades because of the stuff from grandmother’s time. The case is also known as the store that has everything. But the case apparently has more viewers than buyers. Moreover, the market conditions are not cooperating. Owner Annelies Barto has been forced to take an unpopular measure. Read here .
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Street newspaper De Riepe for 25 years at home on the sidewalk in front of the shops
Street newspaper De Riepe is 25 years old. But it’s not just a party. Street newspaper sellers in Groningen are arguing for the best spot. ‘I want to go to that Jumbo on the Grote Markt.’ Read more here .
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Protesters bring down the Emmen budget council
The budget meeting of the city council of Emmen was disrupted on Monday afternoon by activists of Extinction Rebellion. The activists demand a Sinterklaas entry without Zwarte Piet in Emmen. More sprinkles here .
24-year-old who killed a man in Hoogeveen wanted to jump from the flat
The man who killed a 78-year-old cyclist in Hoogeveen in November 2020 fled the scene of the accident in panic to jump from a flat. He decided otherwise: “Because the relatives deserve the truth.” Read more here .
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The middle class screams murder and fire
Retailers have to deal with rising personnel costs, increased energy costs, rent increases that follow inflation and an allowance that does not demand enough. The middle class is in danger of going under, warns branch organization InRetail. And who should throw the lifebuoy ?
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Is it still fun at FC Groningen?
A player’s dog bites another dog to death, threats to that player, a broadcaster boycotted and another defeat. How cozy is it still at FC Groningen. Listen to the podcast Radio Milko .
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Do you mind the sound of people eating, the rustling of chips bags? Maybe you suffer from misophonia
There are people who can’t stand everyday noises from others. They suffer from misophonia, or sound hatred. But what exactly is it? And can you get rid of it? And test here whether you suffer from misophonia yourself .
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Editor’s recommendation
The Marathon des Sables race involves running about 250 kilometers across the Sahara in the blazing sun. This bizarre running race is now featured in the Netflix series Human Playground. Groningen Alex van Ginneken took part in the Marathon des Sables more than three years ago. Read here how he watches that series .
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