Netherlands: Rival Protest Groups Face Off During Demonstration in Groningen.

Groningen, Netherlands - May 16, 2026 Tense scenes unfolded in Groningen, Netherlands, on May 16, 2026, as opposing protest groups faced each other during a demonstration at Ossenmarkt. Footage filmed by citizen journalist @EppoTjuchem shows demonstrators linked to the “Nationaal Protest” movement standing across from Antifa and other left-wing counter-protesters while police monitored the situation. Dutch national flags and historical banners could be seen among one group, while Palestinian flags were visible among the opposing demonstrators as chants echoed through the street. The protests were part of coordinated demonstrations reportedly held across nine Dutch cities on Saturday, focusing on issues including immigration, asylum policy, and government controls. Police maintained a presence between the groups to prevent clashes as crowds gathered in the city center. Video credit: @EppoTjuchem