Austria's press in one place: the Kronen Zeitung — the country's most read paper — Der Standard, Die Presse and Kurier, ORF for broadcast news, regional titles from Tirol to Salzburg, and the APA news agency.
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Linz-based daily, largest Upper Austria paper
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Frequently asked questions
- What was the oldest newspaper in Austria?
- The Wiener Zeitung, founded in 1703, was one of the oldest newspapers in the world; it moved to digital publication in 2023.
- What is the most read newspaper in Austria?
- The Kronen Zeitung is by far Austria's most read newspaper, followed by Der Standard and Die Presse among quality dailies.
- What is Austria's national news agency?
- Austria Presse Agentur (APA) is the national news agency.
Austria has one of Europe's most vibrant and culturally rich newspaper industries, with a media landscape that reflects the country's extraordinary historical legacy as the heart of the Habsburg Empire and its contemporary role as a prosperous central European democracy. Austrian newspapers serve a population of 9 million with fierce editorial independence, a lively tabloid culture, and some of Europe's oldest continuously published newspapers.
Among the most widely read Austrian newspapers online is Kronen Zeitung, Austria's highest-circulation daily — remarkably, one of the highest penetration rates of any newspaper in the world relative to population. Der Standard and Die Presse are the leading quality broadsheets. The public broadcaster ORF is Austria's most trusted news source. The Wiener Zeitung — founded in 1703 — is one of the oldest continuously published newspapers in the world. For sports, Laola1 is Austria's leading sports portal.
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