End of an era: Wiener Zeitung pens its final chapter as newspaper shuts down daily print edition after more than 300 years

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journalism came to an end asWiener Zeitung, one of the world's oldest newspapers, bid farewell to its daily print edition on Friday. This conclusion came after more than three centuries. The final front page of Wiener Zeitung’s print edition paid homage to the newspaper’s remarkable legacy, featuring the statement, «320 years, 12 presidents, 10 emperors, 2 republics, 1 newspaper.» It was shared by a Twitter user along with the tweet, «The oldest newspaper in the world — the Wiener Zeitung — has been printed for the last time. This is the final front page.» Reactions started to pour in soon after the announcement was made. A user wrote, «Damn. I'm in Vienna today, June 30th, I'm gonna find this, frame & preserve it.»

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«That's an amazing front page! I have a feeling that might become highly collectible,» shared another user. This succinct encapsulation in the newspaper’s final front page highlighted the enduring nature of Wiener Zeitung's contributions to Austrian journalism. It was first published as Wiennerisches Diarium in 1703.Wiener Zeitung has played a crucial role in informing the public on a broad range of topics, including domestic and foreign news, culture, and business. Although it was owned by the Austrian government, Wiener Zeitung was no mere mouthpiece. It retained editorial independence. Their decision to adapt and restructure aligns with the challenges faced by