The Netherlands' press in one place: De Telegraaf and Algemeen Dagblad, de Volkskrant and NRC, NOS and NU.nl online, Het Financieele Dagblad for business, Voetbal International for football and DutchNews in English.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the oldest newspaper tradition in the Netherlands?
- The Dutch printed some of the world's earliest newspapers — corantos — in Amsterdam from 1618; the Haarlems Dagblad traces its lineage to the Oprechte Haerlemsche Courant of 1656.
- What are the most read newspapers in the Netherlands?
- De Telegraaf and Algemeen Dagblad have the largest reach, with NOS and NU.nl dominant online.
- What is the Dutch national news agency?
- ANP (Algemeen Nederlands Persbureau) is the national news agency.
The Netherlands has one of Europe's most respected and diverse newspaper industries, with a strong tradition of press freedom, quality journalism, and public broadcasting that dates back centuries. Dutch newspapers serve a population of 18 million in a country that punches far above its weight on the global stage — as a trading nation, financial hub, and home to major multinationals. The Dutch media landscape is notable for its balance between quality broadsheets, popular tabloids, and a thriving digital sector.
Among the most widely read Dutch newspapers online is De Telegraaf, the Netherlands' largest-circulation daily. de Volkskrant and NRC are the leading quality broadsheets, while Algemeen Dagblad serves a broad mainstream readership. The public broadcaster NOS is the most trusted news source in the country. For business, Het Financieele Dagblad is the essential financial daily. For football, Voetbal International and Voetbalzone cover the Eredivisie and the Dutch national team — the Oranje. English-speaking residents rely on Dutch News and NL Times.
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