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Het Parool, often referred to simply as Parool, is a Dutch daily newspaper published in Amsterdam. The paper covers Amsterdam city life while also reporting on national and international news. Its online edition, parool.nl, provides digital news, opinion pieces, and culture content.

History: Het Parool originated in 1940 as an underground resistance newspaper during the German occupation of the Netherlands. The name Parool reflects the Dutch word for a password or watchword, signaling a coded message for the resistance. After World War II, it evolved into a regular daily newspaper and grew into a prominent title in Amsterdam’s media landscape.

Ownership and format: Over the decades Het Parool has been part of several Dutch media groups, including PCM Uitgevers and later De Persgroep (DPG Media). The print edition is published daily, with a robust online platform that features breaking news, in-depth reporting, culture, and lifestyle content.

Content and reach: The paper emphasizes local reporting on Amsterdam politics, neighborhoods, culture, and events, while maintaining national and international coverage. It is considered an influential source in the Dutch media landscape, particularly for readers in Amsterdam and the Randstad, and reaches a broad online audience through its website and social media channels.