Leeuwarder Courant
Leeuwarden, Friesland, NetherlandsDutchLeeuwarder Courant is a Dutch regional daily newspaper based in Leeuwarden. Founded in 1752, it is the oldest newspaper in the Netherlands still published under its original name. It covers local news for the province of Friesland, including politics, culture, sports, and provincial community affairs.
MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN NETHERLANDS
Highly concentrated ownership defines the modern press market in this European nation, where Belgian publishers DPG Media and Mediahuis control over ninety percent of all print titles. Leading the market is De Telegraaf, a populist right-leaning daily boasting the highest national circulation. Other major dailies include the centre-left de Volkskrant, the liberal quality paper NRC, and Algemeen Dagblad, a centrist publication known for its extensive network of regional supplements. The historically Protestant daily Trouw remains influential for its focus on sustainability. Strong regional reporting is sustained through consolidated provincial titles. Paperboy indexes 43 Dutch newspapers — browse the full directory below.
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