Good news is not news, it is said. Well, we think so! Read here the weekly overview of the sweetest, nicest, most hopeful and funniest news from Groningen and Drenthe. With matching songs and links to even more good news.
Almost everyone wants to pay Astrid’s dental bill from Sappemeer
Astrid from Sappemeer made the news with a sad story. She has been tormented for weeks by an inflamed tooth, but she cannot go to her own dentist. He’s on vacation. She can go to an emergency dentist, but they will charge her 350 euros. And she doesn’t have that money. And she’s not alone. A lot of compatriots can no longer cough up the healthcare costs. Immediately after publication, countless people want to take care of Astrid’s care bill. You can rely on the goodness of your fellow man. And Astrid? She is moved by the generosity, but does not take advantage of it. Her own dentist will be back soon and she will manage with painkillers until then. A go-getter that Astrid!
Drouwenermond hosts 50,000 farmers rock fans for a long weekend
No cows, no meadow grass, no grain, beets or potatoes on the farmland near Drouwenermond this weekend. The fields have been transformed into an impressive music and cross festival site. The Boerenrock Festival is just around the corner. It will be an extra festive edition because it will take place for the 15th time. Di-Rect has been booked as one of the main acts. No fewer than 50,000 visitors are expected. That will be a long weekend of harvesting decibels, beer and burgers.
These two people from Groningen win a nice prize in the lottery
Nothing ventured nothing gained. There are people who despise gambling or lotteries. There are people who think that you should not pay attention to the winners, because they are all advertising for the lotteries or gambling companies. Yet we do it again, because again it was hit. Twice even. They risked, they won.. A resident of Central Groningen won 200,000 euros in the State Lottery last weekend. And Martijn from Groningen won 25,000 euros and a new car in the postcode lottery. Moreover, he got presenter Gaston Starreveld on his doorstep. Congratulations and we can’t resist: Gooooeeeeedddeeeafternoonggggggggggg!
Three students from Groningen pull energy surcharge out of the fire
Three Groningen students have ensured that all students living in rooms are warm in the winter. At least, that they can pay the energy bill a little more easily. The three students were proved right by the court in a case against the municipality of Groningen. The city has wrongly excluded students from granting the energy allowance. The judge ruled that the exclusion of the entire group of student room occupants was unlawful. Now it is up to the municipality of Groningen to turn this tasty defeat into policy.
Nearly 5,000 first-years get to know the city of Groningen
Even more about students. The city center is coming to life again, because this week 4800 first-year students will get to know everything there is to do in Groningen through the KEI week. The study could not start more pleasantly. Partying at the Vismarkt, getting condoms from the GGD and of course beers until it comes out of your throat. The introduction via the student associations will follow. Very nice all, welcome too. But soon in the books!
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