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3 unusual facts about Netherlands Public Broadcasting


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Outside the UK, other public-service broadcasters, for example those of Switzerland, Austria (ORF) and the Netherlands (NPO via CanalDigitaal) run a similar scheme using different encryption methods.

Netherlands Public Broadcasting

Catholics, Protestants and Socialists were the first groups to create their own sections of society, including their own schools, hospitals, unions and political parties.

There were plans leading up to the 2002 general election to change the way broadcast companies are selected, and completely abolish the member-based system.


Omrop Fryslân

Omrop Fryslân is a special broadcaster on the NPO which serves the Frisian community.


see also

Channel 24

Nederland 24, a number of specialty digital television channels from Netherlands Public Broadcasting