RTL Nieuws is a Dutch television news service produced by

RTL Nederland RTL Nederland is a Dutch media network, a subsidiary of the RTL Group. The media company is located in Hilversum, although the licences of its TV stations are issued in Luxembourg. History The history of the network dates back to 1989 when du ...

. The national and international news service produces 17 bulletins each weekday and six weekend bulletins for RTL4 and RTL Z, reaching a total audience of about 1.5 million people. With the evening broadcast sometimes reaching over 2 million viewers. RTL Nieuws' main competitor is '' NOS Journaal'', broadcast by the

Nederlandse Omroep Stichting The Nederlandse Omroep Stichting (; NOS ; English: Dutch Broadcasting Foundation) is one of the broadcasting organisations making up the Netherlands Public Broadcasting system. It has a special statutory obligation to make news and sports progra ...

(''Dutch Broadcasting Foundation'') for public service television and radio. RTL co-operates primarily with the

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commercial television channel VTM and RTL Germany for international news coverage.

Bulletins

On weekdays, at 6:30am and on the hour and half hour between 7am & 9am, ''RTL Onbijtnieuws'' (''RTL Breakfast News'') bulletins are broadcast on RTL 4. An hourly daytime service of 15-minute bulletins airs on RTLZ between 8am and 5:30pm, featuring business news round-ups and 'normal' news. Seven days a week, three evening bulletins air on RTL4 in the form of a short 6pm bulletin, a main evening 20-minute programme at 7:30pm and a 10-minute late night bulletin at varying times. The Sunday edition of the 7:30pm news also features a short review of the past week's events. In addition, RTL Nieuws produces an hourly daytime service called ''RTL Z'' combining news bulletins and business & financial updates on weekdays. A topical magazine programme, Editie NL, is also broadcast each weekday evening on RTL 4.

On-air team

RTL Ontbijtnieuws (RTL Breakfast News) (6.30–9.05) (RTL 4)

Former presenters

* Selma van Dijk (relief; 1998–2003) * Geert Gordijn (relief; 2008, 2012–2013) * Elizabeth Heijkoop (relief; 2000–2002) * Rob Hessing (main; 1990–1993) * Jan de Hoop (main; 1989-2022) *

Marc Jacobs Marc Jacobs (born April 9, 1963) is an American fashion designer. He is the head designer for his own fashion label, Marc Jacobs, and formerly Marc by Marc Jacobs, a diffusion line, which was produced for approximately 15 years, before it was ...

(main; 1990–1995) *

Daphne Lammers Daphne (; ; el, Δάφνη, , ), a minor figure in Greek mythology, is a naiad, a variety of female nymph associated with fountains, wells, springs, streams, brooks and other bodies of freshwater. There are several versions of the myth in whi ...

(relief; 2012–2013) * Jeroen Latijnhouwers (relief; 1998-2000, 2012-2014) * Pascalle Luycks (relief; 2005–2008) *

Diana Matroos Diana most commonly refers to: * Diana (name), a given name (including a list of people with the name) * Diana (mythology), ancient Roman goddess of the hunt and wild animals; later associated with the Moon * Diana, Princess of Wales (1961–1997) ...

(relief; 2012–2013) * Riks Ozinga (relief; 1999–2002) * Diana Sno (relief; 2000–2002) *

Sanne Staarink Sanne may refer to: Places * Sanne, Germany, a village in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany *Sanne, Nepal, a village in Nepal *Sanne-Kerkuhn, another village in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany *Salaise-sur-Sanne, commune on the Sanne river, Isère department, France ...

(main: 2011-2019) * Femke Wolthuis (main; 2002–2011) * Peter van Zadelhoff (relief; 2011–2012)

RTL Z Nieuws (8.00–17.55) (RTL Z)

Former presenters

* Sanne Boswinkel (2005-2019) * Hella Hueck (2008-2015) *

Marc de Jong Marc or MARC may refer to: People * Marc (given name), people with the first name * Marc (surname), people with the family name Acronyms * MARC standards, a data format used for library cataloging, * MARC Train, a regional commuter rail system ...

(relief; 2008-2019) * Elianne Kuepers (2016-2017) * Jeroen Latijnhouwers (1997–2003) * Pascalle Luycks (2005–2008) * Peter van der Maat (2001–2005) *

(2004-2016) * Jaap van Meekren (1989–1993) *

Antoin Peeters Antoin is an Irish masculine given name that is a derivative of Antonius that is commonly used in Ireland. It may refer to: * Antoin McFadden, Gaelic footballer * Antoin Miliordos (1924–2012), Greek alpine skier * Antoin Sevruguin (1851-1933), I ...

(2001–2003) * Esther van Rijswijk (2004) * Guikje Roethof (2002) *

Loretta Schrijver Loretta Maxine Schrijver (born 16 May 1956 in New York City) is a Dutch television host. Schrijver started working for television after finishing her studies History and Translation Science, after which she became a famous television personalit ...

(2001–2007) * Nico Steenbergen (2001–2008) * Margreet Spijker (relief; 2012–2013) * Roderick Veelo (main; 2005-2018) * Peter van Zadelhoff (main; 2008-2015)

Editie NL (18.15–18.35) (RTL 4)

Former presenters

Wilson Boldewijn Wilson may refer to: People *Wilson (name) ** List of people with given name Wilson ** List of people with surname Wilson * Wilson (footballer, 1927–1998), Brazilian manager and defender *Wilson (footballer, born 1984), full name Wilson Rodr ...

(main early bulletin; 2007-2015) *

Roel Geeraedts Roel son of almighty Zeus and beautiful mortal Alcmene, was the strongest man who ever lived. Now when Roel was eight months old, he woke one night to find a monstrous snake had coiled itself around him. Instead of crying out, baby Roel wrapped his ...

(main late bulletin; 2004–2005) *

Petra Grijzen Petra ( ar, ٱلْبَتْرَاء, Al-Batrāʾ; grc, Πέτρα, "Rock", Nabataean: ), originally known to its inhabitants as Raqmu or Raqēmō, is an historic and archaeological city in southern Jordan. It is adjacent to the mountain of Jab ...

(relief early bulletin; 2012) * Elsemieke Havenga (main early bulletin; 2003–2006) * Jan de Hoop (relief early bulletin; 2003–2007) *

Brecht van Hulten Eugen Berthold Friedrich Brecht (10 February 1898 – 14 August 1956), known professionally as Bertolt Brecht, was a German theatre practitioner, playwright, and poet. Coming of age during the Weimar Republic, he had his first successes as a pl ...

(relief early bulletin; 2010) * Roland Koopman (relief late bulletin; 2005) *

(main late bulletin; 2004–2005, main early bulletin; 2007–2014) * Jeroen Latijnhouwers (main early bulletin; 2003-2014) * Pernille La Lau (relief early bulletin; 2006–2008) *

(relief early bulletin; 2013-2016) * Daan Nieber (main early bulletin; 2014-2016) * Margreet Spijker (main early bulletin; 2003–2011) * Peter van Zadelhoff (relief early bulletin; 2012-2015)

RTL Nieuws (18.00, 19.30, Late) (RTL 4)

Former presenters

* Vivian Boelen (1991–1995) (main presenter) * Suzanne Bosman (1999–2013) (main presenter) * Sanne Boswinkel (2007-2015) (relief presenter) * Selma van Dijk (1998–2003) (Late) * Elsemieke Havenga (2002–2003) (main presenter) * Elizabeth Heijkoop (2000–2002) (at Sunday) *

Roelof Hemmen Roelof is a given name, the Dutch cognate of Rudolph. Notable people with the name include: * Roelof Bisschop (born 1956), Dutch historian and politician *Roelof Botha (born 1973), venture capitalist and company director *Roelof Frederik Botha o ...

(2003-2016) (main presenter) * Roland Koopman (1999–2001) (at Six) * Leo de Later (1989–1999) (main presenter) * Jeroen Latijnhouwers (1998–2003) (main presenter) *

(2013-2016) (relief presenter) * Jaap van Meekren (1989–1993) (at Six) * Rick Nieman (1996-2015) (main presenter) * Edvard Niessing (1995–1998) (Late) * Jeroen Pauw (1989–2000) (main presenter) *

(1989–2000, 2001–2007) (main presenter) * Sander Simons (1989–1999) (Late) * Margreet Spijker (1998–2014) (main presenter) *

(2015-2019) (main at Sunday and relief presenter) * Mariëlle Tweebeeke (2007–2010) (main presenter) *

Margriet Vroomans Margriet is a Dutch feminine given name, a form of Margaretha Margaretha is the standard Dutch form of the feminine given name Margaret as well as a common form of it in Sweden. In daily life, many use a short form, like ''Gré'', '' Greet'', ''Gr ...

(1994–1998) (main presenter) * Merel Westrik (2014-2019) (main presenter) * Peter van Zadelhoff (2015) (relief presenter)

RTL Weather (RTL 4/RTL Z)

Former presenters

* John Bernard (1989–2002) * Laura van der Blij (2013) * Heleen de Boer (1989–1991) *

Jennifer Faber Jennifer or Jenifer may refer to: People *Jennifer (given name) * Jenifer (singer), French pop singer * Jennifer Warnes, American singer who formerly used the stage name Jennifer * Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer * Daniel Jenifer Film and televi ...

(2014-2018) *

Helga van Leur Helga van Leur (born 8 September 1970) is a Dutch meteorologist. Born in Schoonhoven, she is best known for presenting the weather predictions during the news broadcast at RTL 4. Van Leur studied ''Bodem, Water en Atmosfeer'' (environmental stu ...

(1997-2017) *

Amara Onwuka Amara may refer to: Places *Amara, Iran, a village in Markazi Province, Iran * Amara, Nubia, towns in Sudan * Amara, Romania, a town in Ialomiţa County, south-eastern Romania *Amara, a village in Balta Albă Commune, Buzău County, Romania * A ...

(2013-2019) * Harry Otten (1989–2000) * Margot Ribberink (1993-2014) *

Peter Timofeeff Peter may refer to: People * List of people named Peter, a list of people and fictional characters with the given name * Peter (given name) ** Saint Peter (died 60s), apostle of Jesus, leader of the early Christian Church * Peter (surname), a sur ...

(1996-2015) * Dennis Wilt (2008-2019)

Correspondents

Politics *Fons Lambie *Roel Schreinemachers *Marieke van de Zilver *Floor Bremer * Frits Wester National *Silvia Brens *Reinoud Broekhuijsen (Internet) *Hans de Bruijn (Economics) *Pepijn Crone *Jaap van Deurzen *Merijn Doggen (Technologies) *Betty Glas *Geert Gordijn *Peper Hofstede (Sports) *Rick Konijnenbelt *Marcel Maijer (Sports) *Olivia Manders (Economics) *Jildou van Opzeeland *Sander Paulus (Royalty) *Koen de Regt (Research) *Britta Sanders *Hans Schutte *Tuur Verdonck *Jeroen Wetzels (Justice) *Hester van Yperen (Research) International *Jeroen Akkermans (2001–present; Germany, Eastern Europe & Caucasus, 1989-1995; Russia, 1996-2001; The United Kingdom) *Niels Guns (2014–present; South Asia) *Saskia Houttuin (2018–present; Africa) *Olaf Koens (2015–present; Middle East & Turkey, 2011-2015; Russia) *Sandra Korstjens (2013–present; South America) *Erik Mouthaan (2006–present; North & Central America) *Eveline Rethmeier (2015–present; Greece, Italy, Malta & Vatican) *Anne Saenen (2015–present; The United Kingdom) *Martijn Smiers (2018–present; Russia) *Alex Tieleman (2015–present; Portugal & Spain) *

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(2006–present; France) Former international correspondents *Michiel Bicker Caarten (1989-1991; The United States) *Emma Blijdenstein (2001-2007; Israel) *Silvia Brens (2002-2006; South Africa and 2009-2014; Southeast Europe & Turkey) *Reinoud Broekhuijsen (1995-2007; Russia) *Sjoerd den Daas (2018-2019; China and East Asia) *Fidan Ekiz (2005-2007; Turkey) *Roel Geeraedts (2011-2015; Middle East) *Nina Jurna (2000-2010; Surinam and 2011-2013; South America) *Marloes de Koning (2014-2016; Southeast Europe & Turkey) *Vanessa Lamsvelt (2010-2015; The United Kingdom) *Arthur de Leeuw (2008-2014; Africa) *Len Middelbeek (1995-1997; Germany) * Conny Mus † (1989-2010; Israel & The Middle East) *Koen de Regt (2014-2017; Africa) *Esther van Rijswijk (2001-2004; The United Kingdom) *Carolien van Tilburg (Japan) *Pauline Valkenet (1991-1993; Russia, 1995-1998; The United Kingdom and 2000-2015; Italy, Malta & Vatican *Marije Vlaskamp (2003-2017; Far East) * Max Westerman (1989-1991; Germany & Eastern Europe and 1991-2006; USA & Canada)

External links

* {{Official, http://www.rtlnieuws.nl Dutch television news shows 1990s Dutch television series 2000s Dutch television series 2010s Dutch television series RTL 4 original programming