This post is part of the Public Sources 2024 project of SA WEST. It contains a collection of reliable links to ministries, government institutions, and local media sources in the Netherlands.
All links were checked in October and November 2024. In addition to providing links to local news websites, we also share their social media profiles and related groups in messaging platforms. This gives you a comprehensive toolset to follow and gather data on current events using your preferred methods.
This collection is made to help intelligence professionals and researchers find important resources related to the Netherlands. While we do not claim to have every possible link, we hope this collection serves as a useful starting point for your project.
To help you better understand the regional context, we provide a list of projects in the Netherlands, if available, involving the World Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and the Asian Development Bank.
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You might be surprised by the image featured in the headline of our publication about public sources in the Netherlands, so it’s important to clarify what it represents. These images are derived from Google searches for terms like “leader,” “prime minister,” and “head of government of the Netherlands.” As you can see, the search results include leaders from other countries that actively engage with Netherlands. Furthermore, in some cases—such as the section about Madagascar—fictional characters associated with that country even appear. Ultimately, this creates a composite visual representation of the region, which itself serves as an intriguing subject for further analysis.
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National portal, selected links to ministries and government organizations
Business.gov.nl serves as the official source of information for entrepreneurs and businesses operating in the Netherlands. Managed by the Dutch government, it offers guidance on legal requirements, subsidies, permits, and assistance for both local and foreign entrepreneurs. The platform is a collaborative effort of various governmental agencies aimed at promoting sustainable economic growth and establishing a favorable business climate. Key areas include support for startups, international market entry, economic cooperation, and resources for understanding complex regulations.
This website provides a data catalog and data portal for the municipality of Groningen. It offers a wide range of services and capabilities related to data management and access.
This site provides information about patents registered in the Netherlands, allowing users to search for patent documents, verify legal status, and access related information.
This site provides information about business registers at the Member State level across the European Union, offering essential access to legal and administrative data for businesses.
This site provides access to various datasets published by the Dutch government, including information about public services, demographics, and statistical data. It serves as a central repository for open government data aimed at transparency and innovation.
This site provides services for domain registration, including auction features for acquiring domain names, which can be especially useful for clients looking to secure unique online identities.
The data about the website of courts, appellate courts, and special colleges. This site will be useful for information about court procedures, rulings, and the organization of the judiciary.
This site provides the latest news from the Netherlands, covering a wide range of topics including politics, sports, entertainment, and more. It serves as a primary source for up-to-date events and announcements relevant to Dutch readers.
This site provides information and resources on innovations in marketing. It is a knowledge platform for marketers, offering insights and opinions on marketing, communication, and sales.
This site provides information and content about online shops, retailers, and brands with an omnichannel strategy. It focuses on the new digital reality in the retail sector.
Information about a leading business news platform in the Netherlands that provides daily news in Finance, Tech, and Entrepreneurship to help business decision-makers improve their professional and personal lives.
This site provides real-time stock quotes, market news, and analysis, covering AEX, AMX, and AScX. It offers foreign stock quotes, charts, insights, and opinions, making it a comprehensive resource for investors.
This site provides the latest news, data, analyses, and videos. It focuses on local news and news about lifestyle, sports, tech, cryptos, business, real estate, and climate.
On GeenStijl, news facts, shameful revelations, and journalistic investigations are alternated with lighthearted topics and pleasantly disturbed nonsense.
This site provides in-depth analysis, commentary, and news related to current political issues in the Netherlands. It aims to offer a balanced perspective in an increasingly polarized political climate.
This site provides the latest news from Metro, presenting daily news in a unique and engaging way. It aims to inspire, inform, and stimulate millions of readers.
Information about the services and capabilities provided by PowNed. This site will be useful for accessing news and entertainment content in the Dutch language.
This site provides up-to-the-minute news while keeping users informed about all entertainment updates, ensuring they don’t miss anything from their favorite RTL programs.
This site provides satirical news articles that resemble traditional news but are intended for entertainment rather than factual reporting. It offers a humorous take on current events and societal issues, making it useful for readers looking for light-hearted commentary.
This site provides the latest news from the Netherlands, covering various topics including politics, sports, entertainment, and more. Users can access articles, opinion pieces, and multimedia content for a comprehensive view of current events.
This site provides objective and neutral news coverage. It covers a wide range of topics and provides information on current events, politics, and other news stories. The site aims to present news in an unbiased and factual manner.
This site provides a platform for individuals to connect and interact with others through various social networking features. It focuses on community engagement, discussions, and sharing personal experiences.
This site provides a platform for Polish people living in the Netherlands to connect and find information and services. It offers a wide range of services including job listings, news, articles, and information about life in the Netherlands. The site caters specifically to Polish immigrants in the Netherlands and aims to provide them with a comprehensive resource to stay informed and engaged in the local community. This site will be useful for Polish immigrants looking for job opportunities, news, articles, and information about the Netherlands.
This site provides the largest Dutch Android community with news, helpful tips, and reviews of smartphones, tablets, and more. Additionally, users can compare the best deals for smartphones, smartwatches, earbuds, and more.
This site will be useful for helping individuals choose and use everything that makes their lives healthier, more sustainable, more comfortable, smarter, cheaper, or more enjoyable!
This site provides a platform that helps users select and utilize various products and services that make life healthier, more sustainable, more comfortable, smarter, cheaper, or more enjoyable.
This site provides daily knowledge sharing about online trends from over 400 experts. They also offer training and webinars and curate the best online job vacancies.
This site provides the largest collection of Apple and iPhone information in the Netherlands, including buying advice, comparisons, deals, reviews, and news about iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, iOS apps, and macOS. The site has been awarded as the Best Website of the Year in 2017.
Information about the latest news from Amsterdam and the surrounding areas. This site will be useful for anyone wanting to stay updated on local events and news.
This site will be useful for finding daily entertainment, featuring fun videos and photos for when you need a break from work, study, or social interactions.
This site provides information about the latest movies and an up-to-date film schedule for all Pathé cinemas. It allows users to watch new movie trailers and easily purchase tickets online.
This site provides the latest news developments in Drenthe through radio, TV, online, and in an app. It focuses on regional news and sports, making it a valuable resource for local updates and events.
This site provides daily news, viral videos, interesting photos, and funny picdumps found on the internet and social media. They offer a handy selection every day.
This site provides a comprehensive TV guide for today and tomorrow, featuring movies, series, sports, missed broadcasts, streaming options, and the latest news. It will be useful for anyone looking to find out what is on TV tonight and in the coming days.
This site provides insights, news, and articles about various topics relevant to Dutch internet usage. It serves as a platform for engaging content, targeting a broad audience interested in technology and media.
The website Nederland.FM provides a platform to listen to online radio stations for free. Users can click on their favorite radio station and start listening instantly.
This site will be useful for listening to live music broadcasts, checking programming schedules, reading the latest music news, and watching entertaining radio clips.
This site provides a platform to watch your favorite shows online. It offers all the new episodes of your favorite children’s series. You can also watch free videos of TV programs such as SpongeBob, De Thundermans, Victorious, iCarly, Het Huis Anubis, Avatar, Big Time Rush, and many more!
This site provides reliable and independent information about various health topics. It features understandable explanations regarding conditions, symptoms, and more.
Gezondheidsplein is het betrouwbare en onafhankelijke platform voor informatie over je gezondheid. Met begrijpelijke uitleg over aandoeningen, symptomen en meer.
This site provides independent information about healthy eating, safe eating, and sustainable eating. It offers current information about nutrition for both consumers and professionals.
This website is the largest health community in the Netherlands. Users can ask health-related questions, provide answers, and engage in discussions on a wide range of health topics.
This site provides information about medicines and health-related topics. It is a valuable resource for those seeking knowledge about pharmaceuticals and wellness.
This site is a veiling (auction) website that offers a wide range of online auctions. They provide auctions for various items, including tickets to zoos, gadgets, amusement parks, and saunas. The site allows users to bid and determine their own price for the desired item.
This site offers information, reviews, and deals for vacations. It allows users to find their ideal holiday destination, read experiences and ratings, and book directly. The website also provides 24/7 customer support.
This site provides a comprehensive platform for finding flights, hotels, and car rentals, allowing users to compare prices from various travel providers. It serves as a travel search engine designed to help users discover the best travel options according to their preferences.
This site provides users with the ability to create their own personalized homepage for free. It emphasizes ease of use and requires no technical knowledge, making it accessible for everyone.
This site offers a platform to reconnect with old classmates, featuring over 2 million former classmates and more than 500,000 old class photos. It allows users to rediscover their school days through free registration.
This site provides information about various services such as finding local businesses, restaurants, and events, as well as offering user reviews and ratings to help users make informed decisions.
This site provides a comprehensive overview of links to the most appealing pages on the internet, making it easier for users to find what they’re looking for.
This site will be useful for discovering a curated list of entertaining and valuable links across the internet, ensuring visitors access only the best websites.
Buienradar.nl is a website that provides accurate and up-to-date weather information for the Netherlands and Europe. It offers real-time precipitation radar, weather forecasts, snow radar, and satellite images. The site also displays current temperatures, rainfall data, and much more.
The data about the national data and knowledge center for weather, climate, and seismology. This site will be useful for individuals and organizations seeking reliable meteorological information and research.
This site provides weather forecasts and radar information for today and up to 14 days ahead for over 2.3 million locations. It will be useful for individuals looking to plan their activities based on accurate weather predictions.
This website provides online weather information, including rain radar, weather forecast, and weather reports. It offers weather updates for today and up to 14 days in advance for any holiday destination. You can also view the rain radar and the weather forecast on Weerplaza.nl.
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This website provides a platform for users to ask questions and share knowledge with others. It offers a unique opportunity to quickly get answers to urgent questions.
This site provides a free online thesaurus to help users find synonyms quickly. It’s easily searchable with comprehensive options, ensuring you always find the right word.
Information about a website called Tweedehands.net. This site offers a wide range of second-hand products. Users can find over 10 million genuine second-hand products on this platform. It is a comprehensive online marketplace for buying and selling used items.
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