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Onshore gas drilling rig
Politics
JA21 submits law to keep Groningen gas fields open as "strategic reserves"
5 March 2026 - 11:10
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The 14 November 2025 earthquake near Groningen's Zeerijp (red dot) measured 3.4 on the Richter scale. The white triangles are seismological monitoring stations where the earthquake was recorded
TechNature
3.4 magnitude earthquake near Delfzijl; Third strongest quake in Groningen history
14 November 2025 - 08:02
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The provincial flag of Groningen flies in Winschoten with a seismogram printed on it in protest of gas extraction and the resultant earthquakes. 20 Sept. 2019
Business
NAM won't be prosecuted for creating life-threatening danger with Groningen earthquakes
3 October 2025 - 21:10
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The provincial flag of Groningen flies in Winschoten with a seismogram printed on it in protest of gas extraction and the resultant earthquakes. 20 Sept. 2019
Politics
Tenants can now also claim same mental health damages from Groningen earthquakes
8 September 2025 - 12:00
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The provincial flag of Groningen flies in Winschoten with a seismogram printed on it in protest of gas extraction and the resultant earthquakes. 20 Sept. 2019
Politics
At this rate, Groningen home reinforcement operation won't be done before 2034
7 April 2025 - 07:30
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The provincial flag of Groningen flies in Winschoten with a seismogram printed on it in protest of gas extraction and the resultant earthquakes. 20 Sept. 2019
TechNature
2.2 magnitude earthquake in Groningen town
13 February 2025 - 08:04
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Koen Schuiling
Politics
Groningen mayor steps down early; Exhausted from dealing with Ter Apel, gas extraction
4 September 2024 - 13:40
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The provincial flag of Groningen flies in Winschoten with a seismogram printed on it in protest of gas extraction and the resultant earthquakes. 20 Sept. 2019
Politics
Senate approves permanent closure of Groningen gas field
17 April 2024 - 08:35
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The provincial flag of Groningen flies in Winschoten with a seismogram printed on it in protest of gas extraction and the resultant earthquakes. 20 Sept. 2019
Politics
Gov't confirms extra billions for Ukraine support & benefits scandal, Groningen victims
15 April 2024 - 11:11
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Red Cross workers setting up stretchers in a sports hall that will be an emergency shelter for asylum seekers
Politics
Spring budget update: Billions extra for asylum, municipalities, Groningen quake victims
15 April 2024 - 07:42
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A visibly annoyed State Secretary Hans Vijlbrief of Mining during a parliamentary debate on the Senate delaying his bill to permanently stop gas mining in Groningen, 3 April 2024
Politics
Cabinet member threatens to resign if Senate further delays Groningen gas field closure
3 April 2024 - 13:59
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The provincial flag of Groningen flies in Winschoten with a seismogram printed on it in protest of gas extraction and the resultant earthquakes. 20 Sept. 2019
Politics
Groningen shocked as senators delay vote to close gas field after decades of earthquakes
3 April 2024 - 09:11
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Seismograph showing earthquake activity
TechNature
Drenthe town Winde hit by 1.6 magnitude earthquake
23 August 2023 - 08:30
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The public gallery in the Tweede Kamer was crowded during a parliamentary debate on the consequences of gas extraction in Groningen, 7 June 2023
Politics
Still in office: PM Rutte barely survives motion of no confidence in Groningen debate
8 June 2023 - 10:20
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The provincial flag of Groningen flies in Winschoten with a seismogram printed on it in protest of gas extraction and the resultant earthquakes. 20 Sept. 2019
Politics
Dutch gov't readies €22 billion to compensate Groningen residents for years of earthquakes
25 April 2023 - 14:13
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The provincial flag of Groningen flies in Winschoten with a seismogram printed on it in protest of gas extraction and the resultant earthquakes. 20 Sept. 2019
Politics
Groningen earthquake damage claims should cost €5-10 billion more
23 March 2023 - 19:40
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Helicopter view of Groningen
Politics
Groningen says Netherlands must provide money to help residents affected by earthquakes
27 February 2023 - 17:06
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Milieudefensie and Groningen residents dump fracking earthquake rubble in front of the Ministry of Economic Affairs in The Hague, 26 Oct 2017
Politics
Dutch State, oil companies focused on money, not Groningen residents in gas extraction
24 February 2023 - 13:35
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Milieudefensie and Groningen residents dump fracking earthquake rubble in front of the Ministry of Economic Affairs in The Hague, 26 Oct 2017
Politics
Parliamentary inquiry on Groningen gas earthquakes didn't restore locals trust in gov't
31 January 2023 - 18:00
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Mark Rutte
Politics
Dutch PM "concerned" by far-right win in Italy; Admits he was invisible in crises
27 September 2022 - 08:42
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Seismograph showing earthquake activity
TechNature
Groningen village hit by 2.4 magnitude earthquake; Third in as many weeks
9 September 2022 - 09:08
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Milieudefensie and Groningen residents dump fracking earthquake rubble in front of the Ministry of Economic Affairs in The Hague, 26 Oct 2017
Politics
Groningen residents start protest month on 10th anniversary of strongest earthquake
16 August 2022 - 18:35
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Milieudefensie and Groningen residents dump fracking earthquake rubble in front of the Ministry of Economic Affairs in The Hague, 26 Oct 2017
PoliticsBusiness
Victim hopes for "justice" from parliamentary inquiry into Groningen gas drilling
27 June 2022 - 17:19
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Cracked wall
Health
Mental stress from Groningen earthquakes causing 16 premature deaths per year
10 June 2022 - 13:20
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