About Frisian News
Independent bilingual journalism from Fryslân, covering world events through a Frisian perspective.
About Us
Frisian News is a bilingual news publication covering world events through a Frisian lens. Every article is published side by side in English and Frysk, so readers from both traditions can follow the same story in their own language.
The publication is a project of De Fryske Wrâld, a non-profit organization based in Fryslân, the Netherlands, dedicated to preserving and promoting the Frisian language and culture. De Fryske Wrâld also operates LearnFrisian.com, a free platform for learning West Frisian.
Frisian is the closest living language to English and one of the oldest Germanic languages. With roughly 500,000 speakers, it is classified as a minority language under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. We believe that language is living heritage, and that journalism in Frysk helps keep that heritage alive.
Editorial Policy
Frisian News covers agriculture, culture, politics, world affairs, economy, society, the environment, and opinion from an independent perspective. We do not represent any political party, government body, or commercial interest.
AI assistance disclosure. Articles on Frisian News are produced with the assistance of AI language models (Claude by Anthropic). Human editors review and approve all published content. The Frisian (Frysk) translations are generated by AI and reviewed against native-speaker guidelines developed specifically for this publication. We are committed to accuracy and will correct errors promptly when they are reported.
Sources. Where possible, articles link to primary sources. We do not publish rumour or unverified claims as fact. Opinion pieces are clearly labelled as such.
Corrections. If you spot an error, contact us at the address below. Significant corrections are noted on the relevant article.
Write for Us
We welcome contributions from writers, journalists, and Frisian culture enthusiasts. If you have a story, essay, or opinion piece relevant to Fryslân, the Frisian language, or world events seen from a Frisian perspective, we would like to hear from you.
Submissions in English or Frysk are both welcome. We can assist with translation if needed. Send a short pitch (two or three sentences) to the contact address below.
Contact
For editorial questions, corrections, pitches, or general enquiries, contact De Fryske Wrâld via:
Email: info@learnfrisian.com
De Fryske Wrâld · Fryslân, The Netherlands
Privacy Policy
Who we are. This website is operated by De Fryske Wrâld, a non-profit organization based in Fryslân, the Netherlands. Our website address is frisiannews.com.
What data we collect. Frisian News does not use cookies for tracking or advertising. We use Plausible Analytics (a privacy-first analytics tool) to count page visits. Plausible does not use cookies, does not track individuals across sites, and does not collect personal data. Aggregate visit counts help us understand which topics readers find most useful.
Newsletter. If you subscribe to our newsletter, we store your email address solely to send you the newsletter. We do not share your email address with third parties. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any newsletter email.
Third-party links. Articles may link to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
Your rights (GDPR). If you are located in the European Union or EEA, you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of any personal data we hold about you (e.g. a newsletter subscription). To exercise these rights, contact us at the address above.
Changes to this policy. We may update this page occasionally. The date at the bottom reflects the most recent revision.
Last updated: June 2026