NRC (full name NRC Handelsblad) is one of the best-known newspapers in the Netherlands. It is a daily newspaper that focuses on quality journalism, with a lot of attention for background stories, analyses and opinions. The newspaper was founded in 1970 after a merger between the Algemeen Handelsblad and the Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant. Nowadays, NRC is published both in paper form and digitally, and it has a loyal readership that is often highly educated and interested in politics, culture, science and economics.

NRC is known for its independent attitude and in-depth journalism. The newspaper not only brings news, but also tries to provide context and explanation. They also have their own website and app, where many articles are also available in audio format. The magazine also publishes podcasts and special dossiers on current themes. In addition to the regular daily newspaper, NRC Next is also published, a variant that is mainly aimed at younger readers.