About us

Hi, I’m Arian.

I moved to the Netherlands in 2022 and quickly realized how easy it is to miss what’s actually happening around you, especially if you don’t speak Dutch fluently.

So, I founded what began as Groningen Mail, a small local newsletter, has now grown into The Dutch Brief, a national, English-language publication that covers news, culture, politics, innovation, and more from across the Netherlands. Everything is written to be clear, concise, and worth your time.

Today, we are one of the leading English-language news outlet for internationals and expats in the Netherlands, with over 2,000,000 monthly views across platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and WhatsApp. Our audience includes students, expats, and professionals who value accessible, localized content.

This project has always welcomed community involvement. If you’re interested in writing or collaborating, please send an email to [email protected].

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PEOPLE AT DUTCH BRIEF

Anna Dragan

Content Intern & Video/Media Enthusiast

Wiktor Kraskowski

Arian Adeli

Founder of Evernomic.

Ilse Terpstra

Media Student at Rijkuniversiteit Groningen

Lisa Vinogradova

Editor In Chief of Dutch Brief

Ana Dumitru

LATEST ISSUES

Jan 27, 2026

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3 min read

International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR)

Discover films, new voices, and unforgettable stories at IFFR. Every year, Rotterdam transforms into a city-sized cinema full of premieres and inspiration.

Entertainment

Culture

Jan 27, 2026

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6 min read

Microsoft to Build Massive Data Centre in Amsterdam Despite Bans

A legal loophole allows the €1 billion project to proceed while Amsterdam's electricity grid buckles is struggling to power homes.

Business

Tech

Jan 27, 2026

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6 min read

Dutch Competition Is Declining, Warns Market Watchdog

ACM's first "State of the Market" report finds that big companies are gaining power while startups struggle to enter, with particular concerns about private equity acquisitions and dependence on American tech giants.

Economy

Business

Jan 26, 2026

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5 min read

First European Case of Bird Flu in a Dairy Cow Found in the Netherlands

A Frisian dairy cow has tested positive for bird flu antibodies in the first known case in European cattle, while more than 1.6 million poultry have been culled since October.

Health

Environment

Jan 26, 2026

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5 min read

NATO Chief Rutte Says Europe Cannot Do Without American Support

The former Dutch prime minister dismissed the idea that Europe could defend itself without the US, saying it would require spending up to 9% of GDP on defence.

Politics

Jan 24, 2026

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5 min read

KLM Suspends Flights to Middle East Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions

The dutch airline has cancelled services to Israel, the UAE and Saudi Arabia until further notice as a US carrier strike group heads toward the region.

Politics