bndestem.nl media bias and reliability
bndestem.nl is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 36 published stories of ours.
The short answers
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Is bndestem.nl left or right?
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Is bndestem.nl reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for bndestem.nl. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What bndestem.nl has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with bndestem.nl’s own report linked underneath.
Ursula von der Leyen plans to propose a European Security Council to coordinate responses to growing threats. The body would include EU member states alongside the UK, Canada, Norway, and Ukraine, and feature a consultation mechanism inspired by NATO's Article 4.
bndestem.nl reported it asThe EU Needs Answers Regarding Ukraine, High Interest Rates, and Energy Prices; What Will the EU Boss Present Tomorrow? (opens bndestem.nl in a new tab)
The Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration's request to enforce new U.S. Postal Service mail ballot regulations ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The court's order leaves in place a lower court injunction blocking the rules.
bndestem.nl reported it asSupreme Court Rejects Trump's Request to Restrict Voting by Mail (opens bndestem.nl in a new tab)
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly pressured two airmen, rescued after an F-15 was shot down over Iran, to appear on '60 Minutes'. Military officials allegedly raised concerns about classified information, which Hegseth's office is said to have ignored. The Pentagon has denied the claims.
bndestem.nl reported it as‘A Modern Miracle’: American Officer of F-15 Shot Down in Iran Tells His Story for the First Time (opens bndestem.nl in a new tab)
Satellite data has detected a large fire and thermal anomalies near Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline. Unconfirmed reports suggest Houthi forces may be responsible, though Saudi authorities have not confirmed the incident.
bndestem.nl reported it asSaudi Arabia Shuts Down Crucial Pipeline After Drone Attack From Iraq: Oil Price Could Rise Further (opens bndestem.nl in a new tab)
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has won state elections in Saxony-Anhalt, according to exit polls. This marks the first time a far-right party has achieved such a result in modern German history, though it is unclear if the AfD can form a government alone.
bndestem.nl reported it asExpected AfD Election Victory Could Put Chancellor Merz in a Difficult Position. (opens bndestem.nl in a new tab)
The Anak Krakatau volcano erupted on September 4-5, 2026, with an ash column observed by satellite. Loud booms were heard up to 150km away, and Indonesian authorities placed the volcano under Alert Level III, prohibiting access within a 3km radius.
bndestem.nl reported it asJakarta Airport Suspends Flights After Volcanic Eruption (opens bndestem.nl in a new tab)
Eight Indonesian airports, including Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta and Halim Perdanakusuma, were closed on 7 September due to ash from the Mount Anak Krakatau eruption. The transport ministry reported 170,000 people were affected by flight cancellations.
bndestem.nl reported it asJakarta Airport Suspends Flights After Volcanic Eruption (opens bndestem.nl in a new tab)
A mass shooting at Washington Park in Chicago resulted in one fatality and 13 injuries. The incident occurred while police were present to disperse a large gathering. Authorities are seeking information to identify the perpetrator.
bndestem.nl reported it asOne Dead in Shooting in Overasselt, Two Police Officers Injured (opens bndestem.nl in a new tab)
The summer of 2026 was the hottest in the Netherlands since national records began in 1901. The average temperature reached 19.3°C, exceeding the previous record set in 2018. The season included several heatwaves and unusually warm nights.
bndestem.nl reported it asThe Summer of 2026 Is the Warmest Since Measurements Began. (opens bndestem.nl in a new tab)
Germany recorded approximately 15,800 heat-related deaths this summer, a new record, estimates from the Robert Koch Institute show. People aged 75 and over were the most affected group. The previous record was 14,000 deaths.
bndestem.nl reported it asThe Summer of 2026 Is the Warmest Since Measurements Began. (opens bndestem.nl in a new tab)
Eight South Koreans working on a hydropower plant project are missing and 10 others are stranded after a flash flood in Nepal. South Korea's Foreign Ministry has established a task force and plans to send a response team to the affected Rasuwa district.
bndestem.nl reported it asMassive Flood in Nepal Wipes Out Entire Villages: at Least 19 Dead, One Dutch National Missing (opens bndestem.nl in a new tab)
A 24-year-old Nepali labourer survived a flash flood by clinging to a mango tree after being swept away by a torrent of mud and rock. The disaster has killed at least 150 people and left hundreds missing in Nepal.
bndestem.nl reported it asMassive Flood in Nepal Wipes Out Entire Villages: at Least 19 Dead, One Dutch National Missing (opens bndestem.nl in a new tab)
A person has died in the Netherlands from West Nile virus infection, the RIVM reported. This marks the first death from the virus contracted within the country since 2020, with three cases now confirmed locally.
bndestem.nl reported it asPerson Died of West Nile Fever Contracted in the Netherlands (opens bndestem.nl in a new tab)
Several kites were found in Israeli territory near the Gaza Strip over the weekend. The Israeli Defense Forces confirmed no suspicious items or explosives were found on them. Defense Minister Israel Katz has instructed the army to act forcefully against such launches.
bndestem.nl reported it asIsrael Threatens to Crack Down Harder on Hamas over Kites; Parents Urged Not to Let Children Fly Kites (opens bndestem.nl in a new tab)
A crash on the A66 involving a car driven the wrong way along a dual carriageway killed seven people, including two police officers. The government has called on TikTok to remove videos that appear to celebrate dangerous driving.
bndestem.nl reported it asBritish Government Asks Social Media Platforms to Take Down Content Depicting Illegal Driving After Fatal Crash (opens bndestem.nl in a new tab)
The Pentagon has fired Stars and Stripes editor-in-chief Erik Slavin, publisher Max Lederer, and reporter Lara Korte. Slavin stated he was dismissed for insubordination after an interview where he objected to potential military censorship of news for service members.
bndestem.nl reported it asPentagon Fires Top Military Newspaper: ‘Bold Attempt to Control Reporting on the Military’ (opens bndestem.nl in a new tab)
Portuguese footballer Quévin Castro, 25, has died after collapsing during a friendly match. Medical teams attempted resuscitation and used a defibrillator but were unable to save him. His former club, West Bromwich Albion, announced a tribute.
bndestem.nl reported it asPortuguese Footballer Quevin Castro (25) Died During Match (opens bndestem.nl in a new tab)
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated Ukraine opened 'Pandora's box' by striking Russian economic targets and vowed retaliation. Ukraine has escalated drone strikes on infrastructure, including oil refineries and warehouses, while Russia has responded with strikes on Ukrainian economic targets like grain exports.
bndestem.nl reported it asPutin: Ukraine Has Opened Pandora's Box with Attacks (opens bndestem.nl in a new tab)
Ethel Caterham, the world's oldest person, celebrated her 117th birthday on Friday, August 21. Born in 1909, she has lived through two World Wars and survived Covid-19. She met King Charles III in September 2025.
bndestem.nl reported it asWorld's Oldest Person Celebrates 117th Birthday: ‘Even at My Age, I Still Do New Things’ (opens bndestem.nl in a new tab)
The US Navy is reviewing plans to rename a Ford-class aircraft carrier currently designated USS Doris Miller, a Black sailor recognised for heroism at Pearl Harbor. Sources say internal discussions include honouring Donald Trump, which would be unprecedented for a sitting president.
bndestem.nl reported it asUS Navy May Name Ship After Trump Instead of Black War Hero (opens bndestem.nl in a new tab)
Who says so
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How reliably it reports fact
A rating of the newsroom in general, by others, and a different thing from the Trust score we publish on each story, which judges one piece of reporting.
We hold no factual-reliability rating for this outlet.
Who owns it
We hold no ownership record for bndestem.nl.
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Netherlands
- Official site
- bndestem.nl
- Seen publishing on
- bndestem.nl
- Access
- Free to read
What we have seen ourselves
Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
- Stories
- 36
- Reports listed
- 36
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
36 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 0 we could open, not on everything it published.
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Across the 36 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of bndestem.nl: its report arrived a median of 23 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 19 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 18 September 2026. Ratings pulled 4 September 2026.
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