New surgeon in Neuruppin and drug discovery in Pritzwalk cause a sensation!
New surgeon in Neuruppin, drug discoveries in Pritzwalk and visit by the Federal President: News from Ostprignitz-Ruppin.

New surgeon in Neuruppin and drug discovery in Pritzwalk cause a sensation!
There is a lot to report in Neuruppin that will put the city in the spotlight in the next few days. On July 1st, Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will move his presidential office to Neuruppin for three days. The city, which has around 32,000 inhabitants and is known for its famous son, the writer Theodor Fontane, was chosen as the 16th stop in the “Local Time Germany” visit series. The President plans to engage intensively with citizens to discuss local issues and challenges. The planned activities include meetings with local politicians, a visit to the technical relief organization as well as discussions with students and a meeting with the canoe club to get to know the local community better. A dragon boat trip on Lake Ruppiner is also on the program Daily Mirror.
While preparations for the Federal President's visit are in full swing, there are also new developments in the city's healthcare system. The new surgeon Jens Heidel started work at the Neuruppin specialist center on June 1st. At 57, he brings a lot of experience with him, having previously worked in the city for three years. As a specialist in general and visceral surgery, he will contribute to the medical care of around 54,000 outpatients every year who are treated in the G-Haus of the Neuruppin University Hospital maz online.
Drug discoveries make headlines
But not everything in Neuruppin is currently running smoothly. The police had to seize a considerable amount of drugs on Tuesday - around 300 kilograms, which were hidden in banana crates for supermarkets. The first find was discovered in Pritzwalk, after which further boxes were seized from various supermarkets in the region. The investigation is being carried out by the joint drug investigation group at the Brandenburg State Criminal Police Office in order to shed light on the background to these criminal activities maz online.
Construction projects in Wittstock
Another interesting aspect of the region are the new construction projects in Wittstock. 33 new building plots are being built here on an area of 26,400 square meters behind the Rote Mühle residential area. The development of the properties is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2026, with demand for building land in Wittstock being significantly high. The average price per square meter is currently 125 euros. With up to 8,000 drivers using Steinstrasse every day, there is also a lot of need for good transport connections here maz online.
The developments in Neuruppin show a colorful picture: from medical advances to important political visits to current criminal challenges - the city continues to move in new ways. What will come next? We'll watch it!