De Telegraaf media bias and reliability
Media Bias/Fact Check places De Telegraaf on the right. We have seen it on 197 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.
Thomas Markle Snr, father of the Duchess of Sussex, has reportedly been moved into a Florida care home for dementia patients. The move comes amid an FBI investigation into alleged child abuse images found at his home and storage units.
De Telegraaf reported it asMeghan Markle's Father (82) Admitted to Care Facility Following Allegations of Possession of Child Abuse Images (opens De Telegraaf in a new tab)
A 46‑year‑old German paediatrician faced a court in Potsdam on Monday, accused of sexually abusing more than 70 children over a decade. Prosecutors say the abuse involved 130 offences and victims were between two and twenty years old.
De Telegraaf reported it asGerman Doctor Faces Court for Abuse of More than 70 Children: Sexual Acts Filmed (opens De Telegraaf in a new tab)
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran is in close contact with mediators regarding a seven-day plan to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump denied directing peace talks but approved outreach for medical supplies.
De Telegraaf reported it asIran Threatens Retaliation without 'Geographical Restrictions' in the Event of a New Attack (opens De Telegraaf in a new tab)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Istanbul. Discussions focused on bilateral relations, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and security in the Black Sea region. A joint press conference was anticipated following their meeting.
De Telegraaf reported it asZelensky and Erdogan Forge New Shipping Route on the Black Sea for Food Security (opens De Telegraaf in a new tab)
The Labor Department will issue the September JOLTS on Tuesday, weekly unemployment claims on Thursday and the October hiring report on Friday, while major companies such as Clorox, AMD and Booking Holdings report earnings, all amid the November 3 midterm elections.
De Telegraaf reported it asUS Midterms New Challenge for Stock Markets: 'Smaller Chance for the Trump Administration to Make the Debt Mountain Even Bigger' (opens De Telegraaf in a new tab)
US stock indexes, including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, opened higher on Tuesday. Easing oil prices and anticipation of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision influenced market sentiment, alongside a focus on corporate earnings, particularly those related to artificial intelligence.
De Telegraaf reported it asUnchanged Interest Rates Offer US Markets Small Gains, Alphabet Plummets, Microsoft Wins (opens De Telegraaf in a new tab)
Neil Young has filed a $10 million lawsuit against Donald Trump's political committee, Trump 47 Committee Inc., for copyright infringement. The suit claims the unauthorized use of his song 'Rockin' in the Free World' at rallies violates a prior settlement.
De Telegraaf reported it asNeil Young Sues President Trump Again for Using Rockin' in a Free World: 'Song Is About Everything Trump Doesn't Stand For' (opens De Telegraaf in a new tab)
A localized ceasefire in Oleshky, Ukraine, brokered by First Lady Melania Trump, began on Tuesday to facilitate humanitarian aid. This comes as President Zelenskyy reported a significant overnight barrage of Russian missiles and drones.
De Telegraaf reported it asDid Melania Trump or the Pope Save Residents of the Ukrainian Front Town of Oleshki From Starvation? (opens De Telegraaf in a new tab)
Donald Trump announced a $1 million reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of individuals involved in election fraud. The offer applies to past and upcoming midterm elections and was made via his social network, Truth Social.
De Telegraaf reported it asTrump Offers a $1 Million Reward for Whistleblowers Who Report Voter Fraud Resulting in Arrest. (opens De Telegraaf in a new tab)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted an AI-generated image of an atomic bomb over Tel Aviv, warning of Iran's nuclear ambitions. The post, made two days before an election, also suggested domestic political issues were distractions from the threat. It drew criticism from a political opponent.
De Telegraaf reported it asPrime Minister Netanyahu Instills Fear with Nuclear AI Images: 'Me or the Apocalypse' (opens De Telegraaf in a new tab)
Benjamin Netanyahu posted an AI-generated image depicting a nuclear explosion over Tel Aviv, warning that a loss in the upcoming election could lead to a 'Second Holocaust'. The post, which included text from a right-wing activist, drew criticism from opposition leaders.
De Telegraaf reported it asPrime Minister Netanyahu Instills Fear with Nuclear AI Images: 'Me or the Apocalypse' (opens De Telegraaf in a new tab)
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has secured a fourth term as Brazil's president, defeating right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro challenged the election results, while international leaders congratulated Lula on his victory and commitment to democracy.
De Telegraaf reported it asLeft-Wing President Lula Da Silva Wins Elections in Brazil (opens De Telegraaf in a new tab)
Russia has indicated readiness to resume trilateral talks with Ukraine and the United States after November 4. Presidential adviser Yuri Ushakov described the potential next round as exploratory, suggesting initial meetings might not yield significant outcomes.
De Telegraaf reported it asZelensky: ‘Meeting Between Ukraine, Russia, and the US in November’ (opens De Telegraaf in a new tab)
Kremlin adviser Yuri Ushakov said Europe should be included in peace talks regarding Ukraine, stating the US has failed to pressure Kyiv into an agreement. Russia is ready to resume trilateral talks after November 4, while Ukrainian negotiators agreed to a technical meeting in early November.
De Telegraaf reported it asZelensky: ‘Meeting Between Ukraine, Russia, and the US in November’ (opens De Telegraaf in a new tab)
Israeli forces raided multiple towns in the northern West Bank and forced dozens of Palestinians to evacuate their homes in Hebron. The operation, which began after two soldiers were killed, is expected to continue for several days.
De Telegraaf reported it asIsrael Expels 2,000 Palestinians From Hebron in the Occupied West Bank: 'Until the Army Is Done with Hamas Issues' (opens De Telegraaf in a new tab)
A zookeeper at Beekse Bergen Safari Park in the Netherlands has died from injuries sustained in a leopard attack. The incident occurred while the employee was working in an enclosure with two male Persian leopards.
De Telegraaf reported it asBeekse Bergen Zookeeper Undergoes Surgery After Attack by Persian Leopard, Situation Still 'Concerning' (opens De Telegraaf in a new tab)
Youssef Siher, a 30-year-old Italian of Moroccan origin, has been identified by Italian intelligence services as the alleged creator of the Instagram page 'Movement 17 October'. He is being investigated for incitement to commit crimes.
De Telegraaf reported it asLeader of Notorious 17 October Movement in Italy Arrested: 'Youssef Siher Moved in the Highest Circles' (opens De Telegraaf in a new tab)
France deployed thousands of police officers to manage protests over living costs and school funding. A planned march in Paris was rerouted to the city's southeastern edge, with authorities citing concerns over potential unrest and damage to businesses.
De Telegraaf reported it asCrowd Seeks Confrontation with Police in Paris, Water Cannons and Helicopters Deployed (opens De Telegraaf in a new tab)
US intelligence assesses that Iran has significantly intensified efforts to target American diplomats and senior officials, with plots reaching advanced stages. This assessment is cited as a reason for the State Department reducing its diplomatic presence in several Middle Eastern countries.
De Telegraaf reported it asIntelligence Service Sounds Alarm over Iranian Assassination Plot: US Diplomats Flee Saudi Arabia in Haste Fearing Assassinations (opens De Telegraaf in a new tab)
France deployed thousands of police officers to manage protests over living costs and school funding. A planned march in Paris was rerouted to the city's southeastern edge, with authorities citing concerns over potential unrest and damage to businesses.
De Telegraaf reported it asTalk with Macron Yields No Results: Students Call for New Protests in France (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.
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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.
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
- 197
- Reports listed
- 205
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 3 August 2026
205 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 37 of those stories, outlets rated right were largely absent from the coverage and De Telegraaf ran the story anyway.
Across the 197 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 28 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 3 November 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 3 November 2026. Ratings pulled 2 November 2026.
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