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Koffiebar KNUS

KNUS: IT GREW BEYOND COFFEE.

KNUS started with coffee, but grew into a community built around running, cycling, movement and meeting new people.

Sep 21, 2026

NEXT Stories

Koffiebar KNUS

KNUS: IT GREW BEYOND COFFEE.

KNUS started with coffee, but grew into a community built around running, cycling, movement and meeting new people.

Sep 21, 2026

News

Dokkum

Why I Started NEXT.FRL

A personal note on why NEXT.FRL exists, where it's heading, and why connecting people, places and opportunities in the North matters more than ever.

Jul 16, 2026

Why I Stayed

Leeuwarden, FRL

Two Years Ago, Maria Packed Her Bags and Moved to the Netherlands

What started as one of the boldest decisions of her life became a turning point. Two years after leaving Portugal, Maria shares what moving abroad taught her.

Jul 15, 2026

Building in the North

Leeuwarden

Building in the North with Chaway

The first building in the North with Chaway

Jun 18, 2026

Why I Stayed

Leeuwarden

The first NEXT.FRL Story is a fact!

Why Julia stayed in the North.

Jun 10, 2026

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