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Thursday, 2 January 2014 - 11:18

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Groningen is fed up

Protesting groups from Groningen announced large-scale protests to demand attention from political Hague for problems in the province. The tremors caused by gas drilling, the deteriorating economy, and lack of facilities, anger the citizens.'The bankruptcy of Aldel was the last straw,' said leader, Bram Reinders, from Farmsum. On the day of the news about the bankruptcy of Aldel, he opened a the Facebook page, "Groningers in Opstand". The number of "Likes" flowed in and after two days they are up to almost 15.000. gas molecule, gift from NAM, Gasunie, and GasTerra to Groningen.
Facebook It 's not going to be just a digital protest, assures Reinders. 'We're going to campaign throughout the province. No mayhem or vandalism, but we will occupy NAM locations or town halls.' The first two protests are already planned. The protest group calls Groningers to attend the New Year's reception at the Provincial House in Groningen today at 16:30. 'Everyone is welcome. Bring a flag from Groningen,' says Reinders. The next protest will be held tomorrow at the Molenberg Square in Delfzijl. laid off Aldel employees organized the initiative and will gather on the square at 14:00.

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