Political context
Government, elections, public policy, courts, diplomacy, and civic institutions.
News Websites in Netherlands
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Country facts
Netherlands at a glance
Capital
Amsterdam
Population
Approximately 18.1 million
Official languages
Dutch
Currency
euro
Region
Europe
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Internet domain
.nl
Calling code
+31
Why this country matters
Why Netherlands matters in the news
Netherlands, with Amsterdam as a key national reference point, is part of the Europe news region, where coverage often connects to democratic institutions, energy, migration, public policy, culture, markets, regional security, and relations with neighboring states. Its population is listed as approximately 18.1 million, and news in Netherlands is commonly read through Dutch sources. Local reporting can reveal how national decisions affect communities. The current directory includes 15 listed sources across Newspaper, Local News, Radio, Digital Media.
EuropeDutchCurrency: euro
Country overview
Netherlands news and media context
Europe. 15 listed outlets across Newspaper, Local News, Radio, Digital Media.
Economic context
Markets, trade, employment, public budgets, and household costs in euro.
Geographic context
Regional links with Albania, Andorra, Austria shape cross-border coverage.
News consumption trends
Public broadcasters, TV, radio, newspapers, online outlets, and social video.
Languages used in news
Dutch.
Search and discovery
Outlet name, city, region, language, category, and coverage type.
Current directory mix
Newspaper: 5Digital Media: 3Local News: 3TV News: 2Business: 1
Netherlands Source Guide
Best for breaking news
RTL Nieuws
Commercial TV and digital news
Best public broadcaster
NOS Nieuws
Public broadcaster news
Best business source
Het Financieele Dagblad
Business and financial newspaper
Best local source
AT5
Amsterdam local news
Business: 10National: 9Local: 4Public Broadcaster: 2Government: 1Investigative: 1
Media landscape
How news is organized in Netherlands
Netherlands's media landscape includes national outlets, broadcasters, private publishers, local reporting, and digital-first sources where available.
News languages
- Dutch
Regional and local notes
Regional and city-level coverage can be important for public services, courts, weather, infrastructure, elections, and community reporting.
Editorial notes
How to use this Netherlands page
Directory purpose
This page is a source-finding guide. It helps readers reach publisher websites, compare source types, and understand available language and coverage signals.
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15 of 15 listings
Algemeen Dagblad
www.ad.nl
Dutch newspaper and regional network covering national news, local editions, politics, sport, entertainment, and daily affairs.
NetherlandsNewspaperDutchNational and regional newspaper networkVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
AT5
www.at5.nl
Amsterdam local broadcaster and digital outlet covering city news, transport, crime, culture, politics, sport, and community affairs.
NetherlandsLocal NewsDutchAmsterdam local newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
BNR Nieuwsradio
www.bnr.nl
Dutch business news radio station covering economy, politics, entrepreneurship, mobility, technology, markets, and podcasts.
NetherlandsRadioDutchBusiness radio and digital newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
De Telegraaf
www.telegraaf.nl
Large Dutch daily newspaper and digital outlet covering national news, politics, crime, business, sport, entertainment, and opinion.
NetherlandsNewspaperDutchNational daily newspaper and digitalVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
de Volkskrant
www.volkskrant.nl
Dutch national newspaper covering politics, society, culture, science, economy, opinion, and international affairs.
NetherlandsNewspaperDutchNational daily newspaper and digitalVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
DutchNews.nl
www.dutchnews.nl
English-language Dutch news site covering politics, society, business, culture, housing, education, and expat-focused Netherlands updates.
NetherlandsDigital MediaEnglishEnglish-language Dutch newsVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
Het Financieele Dagblad
fd.nl
Dutch business newspaper covering economy, finance, companies, markets, investment, policy, technology, and professional news.
NetherlandsBusinessDutchBusiness and financial newspaperVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Het Parool
www.parool.nl
Amsterdam-focused newspaper covering city news, local government, culture, restaurants, crime, sport, and regional affairs.
NetherlandsLocal NewsDutchAmsterdam newspaper and digitalVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
NL Times
nltimes.nl
English-language Netherlands news source covering national affairs, crime, politics, business, transport, society, and expat-relevant updates.
NetherlandsDigital MediaEnglishEnglish-language Dutch newsVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
NOS Nieuws
nos.nl/nieuws
Dutch public broadcaster news service covering national affairs, politics, economy, society, sport, weather, and international news.
NetherlandsTV NewsDutchPublic broadcaster newsVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
NRC
www.nrc.nl
Dutch national newspaper covering politics, society, international affairs, culture, business, science, opinion, and investigations.
NetherlandsNewspaperDutchNational quality newspaper and digitalVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
NU.nl
www.nu.nl
Major Dutch digital news portal covering breaking news, politics, economy, sport, entertainment, technology, and lifestyle.
NetherlandsDigital MediaDutchHigh-traffic national digital portalVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
Omroep West
www.omroepwest.nl
Regional public broadcaster covering The Hague, Leiden, Gouda, Zoetermeer, Westland, local politics, society, culture, and sport.
NetherlandsLocal NewsDutchSouth Holland regional broadcasterVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
RTL Nieuws
www.rtlnieuws.nl
Dutch commercial broadcaster newsroom covering national news, politics, economy, crime, weather, sport, and video reporting.
NetherlandsTV NewsDutchCommercial TV and digital newsVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
Trouw
www.trouw.nl
Dutch newspaper covering politics, society, religion, philosophy, education, sustainability, culture, and opinion.
NetherlandsNewspaperDutchNational newspaper and digitalVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28