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Every year, during the National Remembrance Day on May 4, we honor the victims of World War II and of subsequent conflicts and peacekeeping missions. At 8:00 p.m., the entire country observes two minutes of silence.

On Monday, May 4, we will come together across the country to honor all those who gave their lives for our freedom.

Effective April 29, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., a ban on smoking and open burning will be in effect due to an increased risk of wildfires.

Four residents of Opsterland received royal honors today. A fifth honor was awarded to a resident of De Fryske Marren.

Event for and about young caregivers on May 28 in Gorredijk

Opsterland and Smallingerland to Host the 2027 Korfball World Championships

The informateur, Maria le Roy, advises Opsterlands Belang and FNP Opsterland to form a coalition together.

The City Council will meet on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in the council chamber of City Hall in Beetsterzwaag.

Students in grades 7 and 8 at Skoalle De Dúnwizer organized the annual commemoration at the Resistance monument. It was a moving and heartfelt gathering with villagers, relatives of the fallen, and other attendees.

In this cheerful lecture on games and social media, Aletta Smits takes you through the brain of a teenager during their time behind the screens.

The city council has designated Opsterlands Belang to take the lead in forming a new government. The party has appointed Maria le Roy to oversee that process.

On Monday, March 30, the municipality of Opsterland organized its first “Buurthappie” event. Residents of the village gathered at the Langezwaag community center for a free hot meal and information on energy conservation.