11:20⇢Bouterse Dies in Hiding
⌨The newspapers extensively cover the death of former Surinamese president Desi Bouterse (79), who died while in hiding after being sentenced for the December Murders (AD, NOS, NRC, Parool, RTL, Trouw, Volkskrant). NRC notes he could have been a national hero but was haunted by his tainted past. Meanwhile, the annual Top 2000 music countdown begins (Metro), and King Willem-Alexander delivers his Christmas address (Telegraaf).