Dutch TV Presenter Matthijs van Nieuwkerk Marries ANP director
In a quiet ceremony held in The Hague on Saturday, Matthijs van Nieuwkerk, a well-known Dutch television presenter, exchanged vows with Martha Riemsma, director of the Dutch news agency ANP. Riemsma confirmed the news to ANP staff after an earlier report by Story magazine.
The intimate affair was attended only by close friends and family. Adding a unique touch, the wedding was officiated by acclaimed writer bart Chabot.
The couple’s relationship became public in 2021. Both van Nieuwkerk and Riemsma were previously married and have two children each. riemsma has held her position as ANP director for several months.
Van Nieuwkerk’s Return to the Public Eye
This happy occasion follows other positive developments in van Nieuwkerk’s career. He’s set to host literary afternoons at the prestigious Paagman bookstore in The Hague, starting January 19th, in collaboration with writer Bart Chabot. This marks a significant return to the public sphere for van Nieuwkerk.
This new venture isn’t his first public appearance as parting ways with BNNVARA at the end of 2022 following allegations of misconduct. Last year, he conducted an interview with Chabot about his latest book and poetry collection.
While van Nieuwkerk had previously been slated to create programs for RTL, that contract has since been terminated. [Insert Video Embed Here – replace with actual embed code].
The wedding of van Nieuwkerk and Riemsma offers a heartwarming contrast to the challenges van Nieuwkerk has faced in recent years, highlighting the resilience and personal triumphs that frequently enough accompany public figures’ journeys.