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| Type | Public broadcasting association |
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| Country | Netherlands |
| Founded | 1 January 2014 |
| Motto | De omroep voor ons (lit. 'The broadcaster for [all of] us') |
| Headquarters | Witte Kruislaan 55, Hilversum |
Key people | Taco Zimmerman (CEO) |
Official website | Official website  |
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AVROTROS (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌaːvroːˈtrɔs]) is a public broadcaster within the Dutch public broadcasting system. It officially launched on 1 January 2014 as the result of a merger between the Algemene Vereniging Radio Omroep (AVRO) and the Televisie Radio Omroep Stichting (TROS). From 7 September 2014 onward, all programmes of both organisations were broadcast exclusively under the AVROTROS name.[4] The broadcaster positions itself as a general-audience, politically and religiously neutral organisation, with programming centred on accessible culture and contributing to an informed, safe and fair society.
AVRO originated in 1923 as the Hilversumsche Draadlooze Omroep (HDO), founded by the Nederlandsche Seintoestellen Fabriek (NSF). It was one of the earliest organised radio broadcasters in the Netherlands and the country's oldest public broadcasting association. In 1927, HDO merged with the Nederlandsche Omroep Vereeniging (NOV) to form the Algemene Vereniging Radio Omroep (lit. 'General Radio Broadcasting Association').
At the time, Dutch society was organised into distinct religious and political pillars, each maintaining its own broadcasting institutions. AVRO positioned itself outside this pillarised structure by adopting a neutral profile aimed at the general public, irrespective of ideological or confessional affiliation.[5] Owing to this stance, the broadcaster was commonly associated with the liberal pillar, which opposed the segmentation of society into separate denominational spheres.[5] From 2000 until the 2014 merger, AVRO was headquartered in the AKN building in Hilversum.
TROS was founded in 1964 as a successor to the offshore pirate broadcaster TV Noordzee, which had operated from the REM platform before being shut down under the 1964 REM Act. TROS embraced a popularist, entertainment-driven style and quickly grew into one of the Netherlands' most popular broadcasters. From 1970 onward, it operated from the former Christelijk Lyceum building in Hilversum.
On 20 June 2012, it was announced that AVRO and TROS would relocate to the former Wereldomroep building as part of their merger process.[6] The merger was formalised in 2014.
Due to limitations to the number of public broadcasters that can get permanent recognition, AVROTROS has formed a cooperative broadcasting organisation (samenwerkingsomroep) with PowNed since 2022, enabling them to operate under a joint broadcasting licence.[7] In 2025, the two organisations announced plans to form a shared 'broadcasting house' (omroephuis) by 2029, integrating organisational structures while maintaining distinct identities.[8]
AVROTROS is a broadcaster with a broad, general-audience focus.[2][3] It is not aligned with any political current, social movement or religion.[9] Its programming centres on accessible culture and justice, encouraging shared experiences and contributing to an informed, safe and fair society.[10]
Sinds 2020 voert AVROTROS de pay off: de omroep voor ons. Hiermee onderstrepen we dat we er echt voor iedereen zijn.[Since 2020, AVROTROS has used the payoff "De omroep voor ons". This underscores our commitment to serving the entire population.]
AVROTROS is een algemene omroep, gericht op een breed publiek[AVROTROS is a general-interest broadcaster, aimed at a broad audience]
De liberale zuil bestond eigenlijk meer tegen wil en dank. De liberalen waren namelijk tegen de verzuiling. Zo wilde de liberale AVRO de enige omroep zijn voor iedereen, los van geloof of politieke overtuiging.[The liberal pillar was, in effect, formed against its own preferences, as the liberals rejected the pillarised organisation of society. In line with this position, the liberal AVRO aspired to serve as a universal broadcaster, addressing audiences regardless of their religious or political convictions.]
Onze werkwijze is niet links of rechts georiënteerd en er hangt geen specifieke stroming of geloof aan vast.[Our approach is not oriented to the left or the right, nor is it tied to any particular movement or faith.]
Met een breed aanbod van toegankelijke programma's over cultuur en rechtvaardigheid verrijken we Nederland al jaren. Hiermee stimuleren we de gezamenlijke beleving van zoveel mogelijk Nederlanders en werken we aan een goed geïnformeerde, veilige en rechtvaardige samenleving.[For years, we have enriched the Netherlands with a wide range of accessible programmes about culture and justice. In doing so, we encourage shared experiences among as many people as possible and contribute to an informed, safe and fair society.]
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AVROTROS (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌaːvroːˈtrɔs]) is a public broadcaster within the Dutch public broadcasting system. It officially launched on 1 January 2014 as the result of a merger between the Algemene Vereniging Radio Omroep (AVRO) and the Televisie Radio Omroep Stichting (TROS). From 7 September 2014 onward, all programmes of both organisations were broadcast exclusively under the AVROTROS name. The broadcaster positions itself as a general-audience, politically and religiously neutral organisation, with programming centred on accessible culture and contributing to an informed, safe and fair society.
The Netherlands has been represented in every edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest since its inception in 2003 and is the only country to have taken part in every edition of the contest. The Dutch participating broadcaster in the contest is AVROTROS since 2014 (formerly AVRO from 2003 to 2013), and selects its entrant through the national final Junior Songfestival. They have won the competition on one occasion; in 2009, with the song "Click Clack" by Ralf Mackenbach.
Omroepvereniging TROS (lit. 'TROS Broadcasting Association'), originally an acronym for Televisie Radio Omroep Stichting ('Television Radio Broadcasting Foundation'), was a public broadcaster within the Dutch public broadcasting system. It was known for its entertainment programmes and focus on Dutch-language pop music. In 2014, TROS merged with fellow broadcaster AVRO to form AVROTROS.
The Eurovision Song Contest 2020 was planned to be the 65th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It would have consisted of two semi-finals on 12 and 14 May and a final on 16 May 2020, to be held at Rotterdam Ahoy in Rotterdam, Netherlands. It was being organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and host broadcasters Nederlandse Publieke Omroep (NPO), Nederlandse Omroep Stichting (NOS), and AVROTROS, all of which would have staged the event after AVROTROS had won the 2019 contest for the Netherlands with the song "Arcade" by Duncan Laurence. This was the first and only edition in the contest's history to be cancelled, being called off on 18 March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Broadcasters from forty-one countries would have participated in the contest; Bulgaria and Ukraine would have returned after their absence from the 2019 contest, while Hungary and Montenegro had confirmed their non-participation after taking part in the previous edition. All 41 competing songs and artists were confirmed by the participating broadcasters by early March 2020. Following the cancellation, the EBU began discussions of potential carryovers for the 2021 contest, such as the host venue, the songs, and artists, with the participating broadcasters. In place of the cancelled contest, the EBU, NPO, NOS, and AVROTROS organised a non-competitive replacement show, Eurovision: Europe Shine a Light, to showcase the selected entries on 16 May, the day of the planned final. The Dutch broadcasters remained the hosts of the 2021 contest on 18, 20, and 22 May 2021 in the same venue in Rotterdam, however, the songs selected for the 2020 contest were not eligible for 2021.
Before the 1921 destruction of Tulsa’s Greenwood District, Black residents had created a remarkable center of business and community life. The district included stores, professional offices, entertainment venues and homes owned by Black citizens. Understanding Greenwood means learning what was built—not only what was burned.
MORE →Shirley Chisholm, elected in 1968.