NRC Handelsblad
Encyclopedia
NRC Handelsblad, often abbreviated to NRC, is a daily evening newspaper
published in the Netherlands
by NRC Media. The newspaper was created on October 1, 1970, from merger of the Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant
(New Rotterdam Paper) and Algemeen Handelsblad
(General Commerce Paper). In 2006 a morning newspaper, nrc•next, was launched. The circulation
of NRC Handelsblad in 2009 was 240,000, putting it in 7th place among the national dailies.
newspaper Algemeen Handelsblad
(founded 1828 by J.W. van den Biesen) and the Rotterdam
Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant
(founded 1844 by Henricus Nijgh). The paper's motto is Lux et Libertas – Light (referring to the Age of Enlightenment
) and Freedom.
The circulation was 240,000 in 2009 (against 265,000 in 2002). The total circulation of Dutch daily national newspapers was in 2009 was 3,360,000.
In February 2006, NRC Handelsblad started a morning newspaper, nrc•next, to attract educated readers who do not read a newspaper every day. Editor Folkert Jensma was succeeded on 12 December 2006, by Birgit Donker. After a dispute with the new owners Donker had to step down on April 26, 2010 and was replaced by Belgian Peter Vandermeersch
On 7 March 2011, the paper changed its format from broadsheet
to tabloid.
Journalists who work or have worked for NRC Handelsblad include: Henk Hofland
, Hans van Mierlo
, Marc Chavannes
, Geert Mak
, Karel van Wolferen
, Jérôme Louis Heldring
, Joris Luyendijk
, Marjon van Royen
, Derk Jan Eppink
, Adriaan van Dis
, Ben Knapen
.
by Bram de Does
has been used since 2001. De Does also designed a special version for the larger headlines.
Newspaper
A newspaper is a scheduled publication containing news of current events, informative articles, diverse features and advertising. It usually is printed on relatively inexpensive, low-grade paper such as newsprint. By 2007, there were 6580 daily newspapers in the world selling 395 million copies a...
published in the Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
by NRC Media. The newspaper was created on October 1, 1970, from merger of the Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant
Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant
The Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant was an influential Rotterdam-based liberal daily newspaper, founded in 1844 by Henricus Nijgh.It merged in 1970 with the Amsterdam-based liberal daily newspaper Algemeen Handelsblad to form the NRC Handelsblad....
(New Rotterdam Paper) and Algemeen Handelsblad
Algemeen Handelsblad
Algemeen Handelsblad was an influential Amsterdam-based liberal daily newspaper, founded in 1828 by J.W. van den Biesen. At the peak of its influence -- from the time of the Boer War, when it championed the Boer cause in South Africa, through World War I -- it was edited by Charles Boissevain.It...
(General Commerce Paper). In 2006 a morning newspaper, nrc•next, was launched. The circulation
Newspaper circulation
A newspaper's circulation is the number of copies it distributes on an average day. Circulation is one of the principal factors used to set advertising rates. Circulation is not always the same as copies sold, often called paid circulation, since some newspapers are distributed without cost to the...
of NRC Handelsblad in 2009 was 240,000, putting it in 7th place among the national dailies.
History
NRC Handelsblad started on October 1, 1970, after a merger of the AmsterdamAmsterdam
Amsterdam is the largest city and the capital of the Netherlands. The current position of Amsterdam as capital city of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is governed by the constitution of August 24, 1815 and its successors. Amsterdam has a population of 783,364 within city limits, an urban population...
newspaper Algemeen Handelsblad
Algemeen Handelsblad
Algemeen Handelsblad was an influential Amsterdam-based liberal daily newspaper, founded in 1828 by J.W. van den Biesen. At the peak of its influence -- from the time of the Boer War, when it championed the Boer cause in South Africa, through World War I -- it was edited by Charles Boissevain.It...
(founded 1828 by J.W. van den Biesen) and the Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands and one of the largest ports in the world. Starting as a dam on the Rotte river, Rotterdam has grown into a major international commercial centre...
Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant
Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant
The Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant was an influential Rotterdam-based liberal daily newspaper, founded in 1844 by Henricus Nijgh.It merged in 1970 with the Amsterdam-based liberal daily newspaper Algemeen Handelsblad to form the NRC Handelsblad....
(founded 1844 by Henricus Nijgh). The paper's motto is Lux et Libertas – Light (referring to the Age of Enlightenment
Age of Enlightenment
The Age of Enlightenment was an elite cultural movement of intellectuals in 18th century Europe that sought to mobilize the power of reason in order to reform society and advance knowledge. It promoted intellectual interchange and opposed intolerance and abuses in church and state...
) and Freedom.
The circulation was 240,000 in 2009 (against 265,000 in 2002). The total circulation of Dutch daily national newspapers was in 2009 was 3,360,000.
In February 2006, NRC Handelsblad started a morning newspaper, nrc•next, to attract educated readers who do not read a newspaper every day. Editor Folkert Jensma was succeeded on 12 December 2006, by Birgit Donker. After a dispute with the new owners Donker had to step down on April 26, 2010 and was replaced by Belgian Peter Vandermeersch
On 7 March 2011, the paper changed its format from broadsheet
Broadsheet
Broadsheet is the largest of the various newspaper formats and is characterized by long vertical pages . The term derives from types of popular prints usually just of a single sheet, sold on the streets and containing various types of material, from ballads to political satire. The first broadsheet...
to tabloid.
Journalists who work or have worked for NRC Handelsblad include: Henk Hofland
Henk Hofland
Hendrik Johannes Adrianus Hofland is a Dutch journalist, commentator, essayist and columnist. H.J.A. Hofland, as he is also commonly know, is often referred to as the éminence grise of Dutch journalism. In 1999 he was named Dutch "Journalist of the century" in a nationwide poll among his peers...
, Hans van Mierlo
Hans van Mierlo
Henricus Antonius Franciscus Maria Oliva "Hans" van Mierlo was a Dutch politician of the Democrats 66 . In 1966 Van Mierlo together with Hans Gruijters founded the Democrats 66...
, Marc Chavannes
Marc Chavannes
Marc Chavannes is a Dutch professor for journalism at Groningen University and active journalist, Correspondent and commentator e.g. for NRC Handelsblad.-Sources:...
, Geert Mak
Geert Mak
Geert Mak is a Dutch journalist and a non-fiction writer in the field of history. His ten books about Amsterdam, Netherlands and Europe have earned him great popularity. His best-known work, In Europe, a combination of a travelogue through the continent of Europe and a history of the 20th century,...
, Karel van Wolferen
Karel van Wolferen
Karel van Wolferen is a Dutch journalist, writer and professor, who is particularly recognised for his knowledge of Japanese politics, economics, history and culture....
, Jérôme Louis Heldring
Jérôme Louis Heldring
Jérôme Louis Heldring was from 1968-1972 editor in chief of the Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant , one of the forerunners of NRC Handelsblad, a Dutch daily newspaper. He is one of the most influential political commentators in the Netherlands...
, Joris Luyendijk
Joris Luyendijk
Joris Luyendijk is a Dutch non-fiction author, news correspondent and talk show host.Joris Luyendijk studied in Kansas, Amsterdam, and Cairo. He earned his Master's degree equivalent "doctoraal" degree in Cairo...
, Marjon van Royen
Marjon van Royen
Marjon van Royen is a Dutch journalist and foreign correspondent for the NOS Journaal, the Dutch language public radio and television news channel....
, Derk Jan Eppink
Derk Jan Eppink
Derk Jan Eppink is a Dutch journalist, politician in Belgium, and former cabinet secretary for European Commissioners Bolkestein and Kallas . In 2009, he was elected to the European Parliament for List Dedecker and sits on the European Conservatives and Reformists Group Executive.Eppink was...
, Adriaan van Dis
Adriaan van Dis
Adriaan van Dis is a Dutch author, with Indo roots, who debuted in 1983 with the novella Nathan Sid. He is also known as the host of his own television show.-Youth:...
, Ben Knapen
Ben Knapen
Hubertus Petrus Maria "Ben" Knapen is a Dutch politician of the Christian Democratic Appeal . He is the State Secretary for Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation in the Cabinet Rutte serving since October 14, 2010. His portfolio at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs comprises European Union...
.
Typeface
The typeface LexiconLexicon (typeface)
Lexicon is a serif typeface designed by Dutch type designer Bram de Does between the years 1989 and 1992. The typeface was specially designed for use at very small point sizes in Van Dale's Dictionary of the Dutch Language.-History:...
by Bram de Does
Bram de Does
Bram de Does is a graphic and type designer. De Does studied at the Amsterdamse Grafische School in the 1950s. De Does came into contact with the printing trade at an early age, as his father had a printing office in the east of Amsterdam. From 1958 to 1988 he worked, with several intervals, at...
has been used since 2001. De Does also designed a special version for the larger headlines.
External links
- NRC Handelsblad – international website
- NRC Handelsblad – official website