Europe · Thursday, 5 November 2026
Netherlands
No written brief today: there’s too little data for one, or the draft didn’t pass our checks.
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Everyday apps here: Threema for iOS · SkyView® · AnkiMobile Flashcards · Shadowrocket · The Noorani Qaida. Apps that top the charts every day. They’re listed after what’s new or in the news.
What the news is talking about
How much of the news here is about each issue today, and how it sounds, compared with the past 4 weeks. From 1,895 articles by the country’s own news sites today. How we read the news
Share of the coverage
- AI More than usual
- Meisje van Teteringen krijgt na bijna 36 jaar bewegend gezicht dankzij AI (hartvannederland.nl)
- Oud-topman Volksbank wordt directeur Groningse AI-fabriek (dagelijksestandaard.nl)
- War and security More than usual
- Herdenkingen tijdens het Klaproosweekend in Sittard-Geleen (drimble.nl)
- NVJ: Rode Lijn-deelname om oorlogsverklaring aan journalistiek (dagelijksestandaard.nl)
Survey · Apr 2026 22% name “The conflict in the Middle East” among the two most important issues facing the country (Standard Eurobarometer)
Survey · Apr 2026 15% name “Security and defence” among the two most important issues facing the country (Standard Eurobarometer)
Survey · Apr 2026 5% name “Russia’s invasion of Ukraine” among the two most important issues facing the country (Standard Eurobarometer)
- Jobs and work More than usual
- Meer dan 260 mantelzorgers in de gemeente Loon op Zand ontvangen waardering van 50 euro (drimble.nl)
- Krapte houdt aan op regionale arbeidsmarkt: wendbaarheid hard nodig in Zuid-Kennemerland en IJmond (drimble.nl)
Survey · Apr 2026 1% name “Unemployment” among the two most important issues facing the country (Standard Eurobarometer)
- Waarom Jetten mazzel heeft met Gidi Markuszower (welingelichtekringen.nl)
- Markuszower wil Belastingplan Jetten redden (dagelijksestandaard.nl)
Survey · Apr 2026 15% name “Threats to democracy (for example through information manipulation)” among the two most important issues facing the country (Standard Eurobarometer)
- Baby overleden aan mazelen in VS, eerste sterfgeval in Wisconsin in 36 jaar (nos.nl)
- 'Ik vind het heel jammer voor de vaste klanten', Wilma sluit na 16 jaar haar zaak (omroepwest.nl)
Survey · Apr 2026 7% name “Health” among the two most important issues facing the country (Standard Eurobarometer)
- Geld weer minder waard – Inflatie in oktober 3,7 procent bij snelle raming (drimble.nl)
- CBS: inflatie in oktober 3,7 procent door energie (dagelijksestandaard.nl)
Survey · Apr 2026 38% name “Housing” among the two most important issues facing the country (Standard Eurobarometer)
Survey · Apr 2026 30% name “Rising prices / inflation / cost of living” among the two most important issues facing the country (Standard Eurobarometer)
Survey · Apr 2026 5% name “The economic situation” among the two most important issues facing the country (Standard Eurobarometer)
- Asielzoekers mogen van rechtbank wel naar Italië worden gestuurd (drimble.nl)
- PRO-fractie stelt vragen aan college over toezicht op asielopvang in Castricum (drimble.nl)
Survey · Apr 2026 20% name “Immigration” among the two most important issues facing the country (Standard Eurobarometer)
- Klimawandel in Deutschland: Sind wir auf die Folgen wirklich vorbereitet? (t3n.de)
- Skeptical Science New Research for Week #45 2026 (skepticalscience.com)
Survey · 2023 45% Worried about climate change (Climate Change Opinion Survey (Meta, Yale), survey of Facebook users)
Survey · Apr 2026 13% name “The environment and risks related to climate change” among the two most important issues facing the country (Standard Eurobarometer)
How the news sounds
- Tone−1.3positive minus negative words per 100usually −1.6The GDELT Project
- Anxiety1.0× usual3.2 words per 1,000usually 3.1The GDELT Project
- Fear1.0× usual1.2 words per 1,000usually 1.2The GDELT Project
- Anger0.9× usual4.6 words per 1,000usually 5.3The GDELT Project
- Sadness1.0× usual6.6 words per 1,000usually 6.4The GDELT Project
- Happiness1.0× usual5.5 words per 1,000usually 5.5The GDELT Project
- Financial uncertainty1.1× usual10.3 words per 1,000usually 9.6The GDELT Project
News coverage in more than 100 languages, machine-translated and counted with English word lists, from The GDELT Project.
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Issues people are looking up
The top topics in politics, the economy, tech, science, health, climate, education and society that people here read and search about today.
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U.S. Senate Photographic Studio, Public domain Rising
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United States House of Representatives or Office of the Speaker of the House, Public domain U.S. Department of Defense, Public domain Rising
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Searches that grew the most in the week from Sunday, 25 October 2026, in most of the country’s regions.
By category
Business & economy
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Franz Eugen Köhler, Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen, Public domain Rising
Cars & transport
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Crime & justice
Aruba Police Force (KPA, #13234), Public domain Weekly
Books, arts & history
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Education & careers
Weekly
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Fashion & beauty
FLOTUS – Melania Trump, Public domain SkinGlow by Kimmarie / Dr. Billy Ingram [1], CC BY 4.0
Food & drink
Original uploader was TalShiar at nl.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 1XXXX
Dorota Trupp, CC BY-SA 2.0 Falling Everyday app
Gaming
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Money & crypto
original photo is uploaded by User:Misogi . Sorted horizontally by was_a_bee., CC BY-SA 3.0 Everyday app
Music
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Politics & world affairs
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Conlan Houston, CC BY-SA 4.0 Rising
Science & space
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Jerry Bauer, Public domain
Society & beliefs
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William Warby, CC BY 2.0 Rising
Sports
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Travel & places
Hubertus, CC BY 2.5 Rising
Davide Papalini, CC BY-SA 3.0 Rising
NASA, Public domain Rising
Industries here
Government & public sector 20Media & entertainment 17Sports & fitness 15Gaming 14Music 11Tech & software 4Travel & tourism 3Nonprofits & NGOs 3Retail & e-commerce 1Education 1
The numbers behind the mood
The latest official figures, with the period each one covers. Yearly numbers can be a year or more old.
Economy
- Inflation3.3%Oct 2026 · +0.3 pts since Sept 2026Eurostat
- Unemployment4.0%Sept 2026Eurostat
- Consumer confidence97.7100 = long-run averageMay 2026 · −0.3 since Apr 2026OECD
- Central bank rate2.50%Oct 2026 · ±0.00 pts since Sept 2026BIS
- Real house prices1.2%Q2 2026 · −1.5 pts since Q1 2026BIS
- GDP growth1.8%2025 · +0.7 pts since 2024World Bank · CC BY 4.0
- Youth unemployment8.8%2025 · +0.1 pts since 2024World Bank (ILO estimate) · CC BY 4.0
- Job postings115.21 Feb 2020 = 10023 Oct 2026 · +2.9 since 24 Jul 2026Indeed Hiring Lab · CC BY 4.0
Business
Research
Most-published fields last month
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
- Molecular Biology
- Developmental and Educational Psychology
Society
- People online97.0%2024 · −0.0 pts since 2023World Bank (ITU) · CC BY 4.0
- Top concern38.0%HousingApr 2026European Commission, Standard Eurobarometer · CC BY 4.0
- Trust the national government49.0%Standard Eurobarometer 105Apr 2026 · +25.0 pts since Nov 2025European Commission, Standard Eurobarometer · CC BY 4.0
- Trust in the national government43.9%OECD Trust Survey2023 · −5.2 pts since 2021OECD Trust Survey
- Trust the media56.0%Standard Eurobarometer 105Apr 2026European Commission, Standard Eurobarometer · CC BY 4.0
- Trust scientists83.0%Standard Eurobarometer 105Apr 2026European Commission, Standard Eurobarometer · CC BY 4.0
- Say humans mainly cause climate change42.5%survey of Facebook users2023Meta Data for Good and Yale Program on Climate Change Communication · CC0 (public domain)
- Want climate made a high government priority45.6%survey of Facebook users2023Meta Data for Good and Yale Program on Climate Change Communication · CC0 (public domain)
Charts
Netflix · TV
1Lupin
2The One About Matthew Perry
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3A Couple of Lies
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4Nobody Wants This
6The Diplomat
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8Below
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9The Perfect Lie
10Love is Blind: Netherlands
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Netflix Top 10 · 2026-11-01
Netflix · Films
1The Drop
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2Eye of the Beholder
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3Weapon
4Collision Course
5Tummy Tom and the Lost Teddy Bear
6Surviving Hurricane Otis
7Tummy Tom: A New Friend for Tummy Tom
8Hot Wheels Let's Race: Attack of the T-Rex
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9Animals
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10The Witches
Netflix Top 10 · 2026-11-01
Apple Music · Artists
1Tate McRae
2Jamie Miller
3Ashe
4Olivia Rodrigo
5Adéla
6Sienna Spiro
7Isabèl Usher & Kraantje Pappie
9Ella Langley
Apple Music · 2026-11-06
Apple Podcasts · Shows
1Maarten van Rossem & Tom Jessen
2Boekestijn en De Wijk
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3Amerika in 15 minuten
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4NRC Vandaag
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5KieftJansenEgmondGijp
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6Vandaag Inside
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7de Volkskrant Elke Dag
8De Dag
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9Parool Misdaadpodcast
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10Zolang het leuk is
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Apple Podcasts · 2026-11-06
App Store · Free apps
1Claude by Anthropic
2MediaMarkt Nederland
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3Shop
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4Woolsocks: The money app
5ChatGPT
6drawnames | Kris Kringle app
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7Ticketmaster－Buy, Sell Tickets
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8Upfront Foodstore
9Microsoft Authenticator
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10Joybuy-Don't just buy, Joybuy!
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App Store · 2026-11-06
App Store · Paid apps
1Chromagraph Camera
2Threema for iOS
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3Whisper Notes - Voz para Texto
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4AnkiMobile Flashcards
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5Babyphone 3G
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6Braintoss
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7Monash FODMAP Diet
8Shadowrocket
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9Procreate
10Tiny Computers
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App Store · 2026-11-06
Steam · Top sellers
1Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
2Phantom Blade Zero
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3Football Manager 27
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4EA Sports FC 27
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6Counter-Strike 2
7Aniimo
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8Probably Stolen
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9Planet Coaster 2
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10Planet Zoo 2
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Steam data provided by Valve · 2026-10-27
Data credits: App Store · Apple Music · Apple Podcasts · Google Trends · Netflix Top 10 · Steam data provided by Valve · Wikipedia. These signals show what people look up, watch, play and buy online. How it works.