Media in English

Keeping up to date with national and local news will help you to settle into the Netherlands, integrate into Dutch society, and feel connected in your new home. The websites and media resources below are available in English.

Handy Dutch words and phrases

  • journaal - news
  • krant - newspaper
  • media - media
  • radio - radio
  • verslaggever - reporter / journalist / commentator (on TV /radio)
  • weerbericht - weather forecast / report

National

  • Dutchnews.nl: an online news source with national news in English.
  • NOS: worldwide and Dutch news items in 5 different languages on FaceBook - NOS in English | Facebook.
  • Also of interest from NOS is the NOS Journaal in Makkelijke Taal which airs on TV at 17:00. This is a news bulletin in easy-to-understand Dutch. A great way to improve your Dutch!  

Local

  • Eindhovens Dagblad: This regional newspaper has an international page on its website where a selection of its best articles are available in English. International readers can also respond to the stories and are welcome to submit an opinion piece or letter to the editor about a topic that concerns them.
  • Eindhovennews.com: daily local news and information about upcoming events and activities in Eindhoven.
  • Radio 4 Brainport: available on DAB+ digital radio AM 747 kHz or via the websiteRadio 4 Brainport is a 24/7 English-language community radio service run by volunteers. The station broadcasts music, news, traffic updates, and information about culture, science and technology for the international community in the Brainport region.
  • Studio040.nl: news and reports from Eindhoven and the surrounding region (in Dutch).