The Twentsche Courant Tubantia, or Tubantia for short, is a regional newspaper that focuses on the eastern part of the Netherlands, in particular Twente and the Achterhoek. The newspaper has been around since 1872 and is part of the larger media group DPG Media. Tubantia brings daily news from the region, but also national and international news is discussed.
What sets Tubantia apart is the strong focus on local stories: from municipal politics and events to sports, education and human stories from the neighbourhood. For residents of cities such as Enschede, Hengelo, Almelo and Oldenzaal, it is an important source of information. In addition to the paper newspaper, Tubantia also has a well-visited website and app, where news is presented quickly and clearly.
The tone of the newspaper is down-to-earth and accessible, with an eye for what is going on among the people in the region. It is a newspaper that is close to the reader, literally and figuratively.