For the second week in a row, the NPO program Stars on the Canvas has a winner from Drenthe. In last Saturday’s broadcast, around 700,000 TV viewers saw that actor Daan Schuurmans thought that Koosje Zomer from Hollandscheveld had portrayed him best. Last week, Olcay Gulsen chose the work of Robert van Beek from Emmen. … Read more
At the moment, no cases of bluetongue have been reported in Drenthe, but Bernd Hietberg, veterinarian in Beilen, fears that it is a matter of time before we will also have to deal with it here. The viral disease is currently spreading rapidly among cattle and especially among sheep. Bluetongue infections mainly occur in North … Read more
After twenty years of struggle, there is finally recognition for former firefighter Ruud Lohuis (63) from Emmen. Due to 25 serious incidents at the then professional fire brigade of Emmen, he suffers from PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). And according to the highest court for civil servants, the Central Council of Appeal, the municipality of Emmen … Read more