What is 'Karrewiet' in Flemish kids' TV?
Nieuwjaarswensen en karrewiet in 2026
A2 Dutch listening practice · Dutch · Picked for people who know a little
Karrewiet is the daily kids' news show on Flemish public broadcaster Ketnet, running since 2000. Hosted by a rotating cast of young Flemish presenters, it covers the day’s stories at a level a 10-year-old can follow: school strikes, climate marches, Eurosong picks, Studio 100 anniversaries. The Dutch equivalent on NPO is Jeugdjournaal, which Karrewiet draws from.
This year-end clip is a 20-second New Year’s wish from the Karrewiet desk: « We wensen jullie een top 2026, een jaar vol met leuk nieuws, toffe momenten met vrienden, en natuurlijk heel veel karwiet » (we wish you a top 2026, a year of good news, fun friend-moments, and lots of Karrewiet). The countdown closes with a question for viewers.
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- ▸On Flemish public broadcaster Ketnet every weekday afternoon, where Karrewiet anchors the kids'-news slot
- ▸In Flemish school taalonderwijs (language lessons) where teachers use Karrewiet segments as listening practice for ages 8 to 12
- ▸Alongside its Dutch counterpart NOS Jeugdjournaal on NOS and the German logo! on ZDFtivi in regional kids'-news comparisons
- ▸On Flemish lifestyle coverage in HUMO and Knack when journalists profile Karrewiet presenters launching adult careers