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North’s largest flower market welcomes spring
Like every year for the past 4 decades, Groningen welcomed the largest market of flowers and plants in the North: The Bloemenjaarmarkt. Numerous vendors brought a pop of spring to the centre of the city, with bouquets, house plants, and even bulbs and seeds. The Northern Times took a stroll along the market to capture […]
Watch: We use English for pretty much everything. We also have a relocation manager – Youwe co-owner
In the fast-paced world of digital agencies, Youwe has managed to carve a name for itself with locations in Groningen, Rotterdam, the UK, and the Nordics among other places. With a focus on e-commerce, they’ve partnered with over 100 companies, including big hitters like Booking.com, G Star, and Schneider Electric, guiding them through the digital […]
Free compost in Groningen this weekend
The Municipality of Groningen will be handing out free compost between today and Saturday. ‘Magical’ is likely not the first word you will associate with your thrown-out potato peels, but they are very important. After 3 weeks they turned into compost, which is the key to a blooming garden: compost. And the municipality is handing […]
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Feel at home in the North in just a few steps
We understand there are many things to take care of when getting settled in a new country.
That’s why it’s our mission to provide a welcoming space where you can take care of everything at one convenient location.
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We helped 35,000+ international people
“I have lived in several countries (USA, Germany, Russia, Egypt) but I have to say that I have had the best experience at the Welcome Center in Groningen. Thank you again!”
“How happy it makes me to learn that the flowers got there and that they brightened up everyone’s day! This was my goal.
You guys work hard, and I wanted to make sure you guys know that your work is meaningful and very well appreciated in the city.”
“I would recommend the IWCN for new Internationals, who would like help finding their feet, but also for those who have been in the Northern Netherlands, as the information on offer is very extensive!”
“The idea to have such an office to welcome foreigners is a formidable one and this is a good tangible result. I wish there had been such an office, and people like you, 13 years ago when we arrived. It would probably have made our lives so much better, especially the first years!”