De Telegraaf media bias and reliability
Media Bias/Fact Check places De Telegraaf on the right. We have seen it on 103 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is De Telegraaf biased?
Media Bias/Fact Check places De Telegraaf on the right. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is De Telegraaf left or right?
Media Bias/Fact Check places De Telegraaf on the right. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Right.
Is De Telegraaf reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for De Telegraaf are Media Bias/Fact Check: High factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What De Telegraaf has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with De Telegraaf’s own report linked underneath.
The U.S. stock market experienced a significant rally, marking its best day in six weeks. This surge was driven by falling oil prices and easing pressure from the bond market, occurring shortly after the Federal Reserve announced a quarter-percentage-point interest rate increase.
De Telegraaf reported it asFalling Oil Prices and Yields on US Government Bonds Push Stock Markets Higher. (opens De Telegraaf in a new tab)
Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour has seen all supporting artists withdraw after the removal of rapper Macklemore. Macklemore was reportedly dropped due to his pro-Palestine stance. Greta Thunberg and Shane MacGowan's widow have commented on the situation.
De Telegraaf reported it asEd Sheeran Cancelled because He Specifically Did Not Want to Speak Out About Conflict: 'It Is Fashionable to Be Pro-Palestinian' (opens De Telegraaf in a new tab)
Military leaders from the US, Israel, and eight Arab countries convened in Germany last week for a closed-door meeting. Organized by CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper, the summit focused on security cooperation in the Middle East, particularly concerning Iran and Houthi actions in Yemen.
De Telegraaf reported it asUS Confirms Covert Talks with Gulf States in Germany (opens De Telegraaf in a new tab)
Germany and the United States have signed a letter of intent to deepen cooperation between their defense industries. The agreement, signed by German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, aims to accelerate weapons production and strengthen manufacturing capacity.
De Telegraaf reported it asMissiles Running Out: Germans Offer Americans to Produce 'Made in Germany' for NATO and Ukraine (opens De Telegraaf in a new tab)
The US Space Force has confirmed the deployment of weapons in Earth orbit, marking the first public acknowledgement of such capabilities. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink stated the weapons are intended for defence against hostile actions, though specific details remain undisclosed.
De Telegraaf reported it asSecret Weapons in Space: US Confirms Military Arsenal Around Earth (opens De Telegraaf in a new tab)
The United States has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in orbit. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the Space Force placed "space control weapons" to deter adversaries, drawing accusations from China and Russia.
De Telegraaf reported it asSecret Weapons in Space: US Confirms Military Arsenal Around Earth (opens De Telegraaf in a new tab)
An Indonesian passenger ship carrying 243 people has been reported missing after losing contact on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The vessel was travelling from Surabaya, East Java, to Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, and its last known position was in the Java Sea. Rescuers have launched a search operation.
De Telegraaf reported it asFootage: Rescue Operation After Ferry Capsizes with 243 People on Board (opens De Telegraaf in a new tab)
A Russian drone struck a train near the Ukrainian-Polish border. Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other European officials had travelled on a train that passed through the area shortly before the attack, according to reports. Poland's Prime Minister warned of intensified Russian attacks.
De Telegraaf reported it asTrain Carrying Boris Johnson and European Officials Evacuated in Ukraine After Russian Drone Attack (opens De Telegraaf in a new tab)
Tens of thousands of people marched through Amsterdam on 12 September 2026, calling for government action on climate change. Organisers presented demands to the climate minister, who announced no new measures.
De Telegraaf reported it asAnger over 'Go Hamas' Banner at Climate March on Dam Square: 'Worthless, We Are Here for Something Else' (opens De Telegraaf in a new tab)
Apple has launched its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, at its 'Surprise and Shine' event. The company also introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. This marks the first major product launch under new CEO John Ternus.
De Telegraaf reported it asApple Unveils Insanely Expensive Foldable iPhone: Price Tag Could Head Towards 4,000 Euros (opens De Telegraaf in a new tab)
Apple CEO John Ternus posted a cryptic video ahead of the company's expected iPhone 18 Pro unveiling. The video appears to hint at a new variable aperture camera feature for the device, which is set to be announced alongside new Apple Watch models.
De Telegraaf reported it asApple Unveils Insanely Expensive Foldable iPhone: Price Tag Could Head Towards 4,000 Euros (opens De Telegraaf in a new tab)
Goldman Sachs has warned that oil prices could surge to $120 per barrel if attacks on ships in the Middle East intensify. The bank also projected prices could fall to $80 per barrel if regional exports normalize. Brent crude was trading around $97 per barrel on 7 September 2026.
De Telegraaf reported it asThat Price at the Petrol Pump Cannot Be Ruled Out. (opens De Telegraaf in a new tab)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the Iranian regime is on the verge of collapse during a visit to troops stationed on Mount Hermon in Syria. Syria condemned the visit as a violation of its sovereignty. Israel has previously conducted strikes against Iran.
De Telegraaf reported it asNetanyahu Claims that Iran Is on the Verge of Collapse (opens De Telegraaf in a new tab)
Two protesters were arrested outside the Republican National Committee's midterm convention in Dallas. Mounted police and officers in riot gear were deployed as demonstrators marched near the venue. Organisers estimated up to 10,000 people would attend separate rallies.
De Telegraaf reported it asFalse Start for Trump Extravaganza in Dallas Due to Exorbitant Admission Price: Two-Day Campaign Event Must Save Midterm Elections (opens De Telegraaf in a new tab)
Explosions were reported near Iran's Kharg Island and the port city of Jask. A US official confirmed strikes on Iranian oil tankers, while Iran's military warned of retaliation if its vessels are attacked. Oil prices rose following the news.
De Telegraaf reported it asExplosions on Iranian Island of Kharkiv, Tension Around the Strait of Hormuz Rises (opens De Telegraaf in a new tab)
President Donald Trump stated the war in Iran will conclude immediately after the US midterm elections in November. He accused Iran of prolonging the conflict to influence the election outcome and suggested the country seeks nuclear weapons.
De Telegraaf reported it asExplosions on Iranian Island of Kharkiv, Tension Around the Strait of Hormuz Rises (opens De Telegraaf in a new tab)
U.S. Southern Command reported that a joint U.S., Ecuador operation on 2 September 2026 boarded, cleared and sank a vessel serving as a floating refueling station for the Los Choneros gang. Marines from the USS San Antonio transferred detainees to Ecuadorian authorities after the vessel was destroyed.
De Telegraaf reported it asViolent Explosion: ‘Drug Trafficking Vessel Intercepted’ (opens De Telegraaf in a new tab)
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has denied his government received extraordinary warnings before the mass entry of approximately 72,000 migrants into Ceuta from Morocco. While acknowledging intelligence failures, he dismissed claims of prior specific alerts about the scale of the influx.
De Telegraaf reported it asSpanish Prime Minister Under Fire After Chaos in Ceuta: 'That Has a Pull Effect for Migrants' (opens De Telegraaf in a new tab)
Donald Trump told reporters he was 'happy' Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had left the US for the UK, calling them disrespectful to the Royal Family. He said he would not have taken them back if he were in the royal family, citing his good relationships with Queen Elizabeth and King Charles.
De Telegraaf reported it asDonald Trump Is Glad that Harry and Meghan Have Left the US: 'I Wasn't a Big Fan' (opens De Telegraaf in a new tab)
Donald Trump has stated the US will respond forcefully to Iranian attacks on American bases in Jordan and the UAE. The exchange of fire follows a US strike on Iran's Larak Island, with both sides issuing threats of further action.
De Telegraaf reported it asIran Strikes Back and Announces Start of 'Decisive Operation' Against US (opens De Telegraaf in a new tab)
Who says so
One organisation has published a rating for this outlet. Where they disagree, the disagreement is the useful part and it is left standing.
- Media Bias/Fact CheckrightCheck it
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.
High factuality
- Media Bias/Fact CheckhighCheck it
Who owns it
- MediahuisMedia Conglomeratedirect owner
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Amsterdam, Government of Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
- Official site
- telegraaf.nl
- Seen publishing on
- telegraaf.nl
- Access
- Paywalled
- Wikipedia
- Entry
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
- 103
- Reports listed
- 107
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 3 August 2026
107 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.
On 20 of those stories, outlets rated right were largely absent from the coverage and De Telegraaf ran the story anyway.
Across the 103 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of De Telegraaf: its report arrived a median of 19 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 19 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 19 September 2026. Ratings pulled 3 September 2026.
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