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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

http://www.faz.net

Frankfurt
Language : German
Circulation : 369,100

http://www.faz.net
Language : German

Founded in 1949, this major conservative-liberal daily is a reference tool in business circles and among intellectuals, who appreciate its literary supplement, the Feuilleton. The FAZ is the German daily with the widest circulation abroad and one of the world’s largest networks of correspondents, which makes it by and large independent from the press agencies. One historical peculiarity: the paper wouldn’t run photographs on the front page till 2007.

A fee is charged for access to most of its Web site contents, including audio book versions of its news reports. Reviews of new books from the Feuilleton, on the other hand, can be downloaded free of charge.

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European of the week | Miriam Meckel, life after burn-out

Until her nervous breakdown, Miriam Meckel, a high profile professor, broadcaster, and PR agent, was widely considered a role model in her native Germany. Her bestselling book about the experience warns of the perils of a non-stop communication society, and has reignited the debate about Germany's much vaunted work ethic.

Published on 19 Mar 2010 | Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

Ukraine | Kiev still stuck in limbo

The European Union refuses to give Ukraine a shot at EU accession, thereby leaving the country without any bright prospects and slowing its stabilisation. This will go down in history as a huge mistake, foresees the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.

Published on 13 Nov 2009 | Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

Hungary | Dark secret of town's anti-Roma attacks

In the seemingly law abiding town of Tatarszentgyörgy, prejuduces against the Roma communinty have spilled over into violence. It would seem that even the local police are complicit in attacks on families, which has prompted the national government to collaborate with the FBI to catch the perpetrators. But this is not an isolated example, the political trend suggests that anti-Roma racism is on the increase.

Published on 18 Aug 2009 | Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

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