A still young success story: Our Friends of the Aachener Zeitung and Aachener Nachrichten have now been around for a year and are enjoying great popularity. We're celebrating with a wide range of special offers in the coming weeks. Around 8,500 subscribers, as dedicated members, appreciate the benefits we offer them through the Friends of the Aachener Zeitung – especially the opportunity to delve deeper into the editorial content and to connect with other members. The Friends of the Aachener Zeitung fosters a sense of community and is developing into a place where everyone treats each other as equals.

Looking ahead to the coming year, we're aiming for even more members in the Friends of the Aachener Zeitung, as our offering is aimed at all subscribers, whether they read the print or digital daily newspapers or use our online portals.

"With the Friends of the Aachener Zeitung, we've launched an exclusive additional offering, making the subscription even more attractive. And we at the entire Aachen media group are delighted with the fantastic response," says Nele Toye, Head of Reader Markets. We've launched an exclusive additional offering with the Friends of the Aachener Zeitung, making the subscription even more appealing. And we at the entire Aachen media group are delighted with the tremendous response," says Nele Toye, Head of Reader Markets.

Editor-in-chief Thomas Thelen adds: “We’ve always wanted more interaction with our readers. And the Friends Circle now offers this in an unprecedented way and with a new frequency.” He describes it as “both an enrichment and a challenge.” Friends Circle members receive a newsletter every Friday with information about the upcoming week’s events, special offers, and added value.

Information about the Friends Circle and its extensive offerings can be found at: www.azan-freundeskreis.de