Heerlen resident Louis (or Wiet) Thijssen has been appointed to the Order of Orange-Nassau. Mayor Roel Wever surprised him with a ribbon during a square celebration in Lindeveld. In recent decades, Louis Thijssen has devoted himself in an exceptional way to society. His voluntary efforts cover a wide range of activities within the municipality of Heerlen, focusing on connection, culture, heritage, urban development and social cohesion.
During the Limburg Archaeology Day 2025 at the Limburgs Museum, the cup inscribed FLAC was voted the Limburg Top Find! This unique find, excavated in 2024 on Raadhuisplein in Heerlen, was found in an early Roman tomb near the intersection of two Roman roads.
On April 23, 2024, the municipality of Heerlen received word that as of 2030 the hospital in Heerlen will no longer have room for emergency rooms, ICUs and a birthing center. The municipality commissioned second-opinion studies. The results are known.
Want to learn more about local politics and how you can actively contribute yourself? Heerlen City Council is offering a unique opportunity to residents interested in politics! Starting in early 2025, the Heerlen City Council will start the Politically Active course.
Many decisions made by the government directly affect your neighborhood. What renovation does your neighbor want to have done to their house? May that tree in your street be cut down? Your municipality and other government organizations are required to announce this (digitally). We call these announcements 'Messages about your Neighborhood'.
