Weer en Verkeer (in English Weather and Traffic Channel) was a

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in the

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broadcasting

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, weather-related news and traffic information. The forecasts and traffic reports were provided by a major Dutch meteorological company Meteo Consult in

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which also provides the weather forecasts for

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. ''Weer en Verkeer'' has been a joint venture between Meteo Consult and Chello Benelux ( Liberty Global).

History

The channel was launched on 15 February 2006 under the name ''Weerkanaal'' (Weather Channel). In December 2008, the channel got its current name. The channel closed on 1 October 2013.

References

External links

Official Site
{{Television in the Netherlands Defunct television channels in the Netherlands Liberty Global Television channels and stations established in 2006 Television channels and stations disestablished in 2013 2006 establishments in the Netherlands