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ARD-Infonacht (which means ARD-Newsnight in German) is a special radio show in Germany. It's the only one that broadcasts news all night long!

It starts every day at 10:00 PM and goes until 6:00 AM the next morning. This show is made by NDR Info in Hamburg. It first started broadcasting on April 1, 2011, through MDR.

What is ARD-Infonacht?

This radio show is carried by many different news stations across Germany. These include B5 Aktuell, hr-Info, SWR Aktuell, Inforadio, MDR Aktuell, WDR5, and Antenne Saar. It's like a big network sharing important news updates throughout the night.

What Does It Offer?

The ARD-Infonacht program keeps listeners informed with the latest news. Every 30 minutes, you can hear updates on traffic and the weather. Plus, it provides news from all over the world, gathered by ARD's reporters. These reporters are located in many different countries, bringing you news around the clock.

When Can You Listen?

While the main broadcast runs from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM, some stations have slightly different times for carrying the show:

  • Inforadio: You can listen daily from 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
  • B5 Aktuell: This station broadcasts it daily from 12:00 AM (midnight) to 6:00 AM.
  • WDR5, MDR Aktuell, hr-Info, and Antenne Saar: These stations carry the show daily from 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
  • SWR Aktuell: On weekdays, it's from 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM. On weekends, you can listen until 8:00 AM!
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