Die Tageszeitung facts for kids
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The 30 October 2018 front page of Die Tageszeitung
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| Type | Daily newspaper |
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| Format | Berliner |
| Publisher | taz, die tageszeitung Verlagsgenossenschaft eG |
| Founded | 1978 |
| Political alignment | New left, green left, new social movements, anti-capitalism, feminism, left-wing |
| Language | German |
| Headquarters | Berlin |
| ISSN | 0931-9085 |
Die Tageszeitung (which means "The Daily Newspaper" in German), often called taz, is a German newspaper published every day. It's special because it's run as a cooperative. This means its employees and a group of shareholders own and manage it. They want the newspaper to be free and independent, not relying too much on ads or charging readers a lot.
The newspaper started in 1978 in Berlin. It was part of a movement that wanted to create a new kind of newspaper. taz focuses on important topics like politics, social problems (like inequality), and environmental issues. It often supports green politics and the German Green Party. However, it also sometimes criticizes political parties, even those it usually supports. taz is known for being "alternative-left" and questioning how things are currently set up. It's one of Germany's most important newspapers.
The newspaper's logo is a paw print. This is because "taz" sounds a bit like the German word for paw, Tatze. It's one of the most-read newspapers in Germany.
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History of taz
Die Tageszeitung was created in 1978. From the very beginning, it aimed to be different from other newspapers. It wanted to be "irreverent, commercially independent, intelligent and entertaining." One way it showed this was by paying all employees the same salary until 1991. Even today, managers at taz earn less than in other newspaper companies.
Since 1995, taz has included a German version of the monthly newspaper Le Monde diplomatique. Most of these articles are translated from the French edition.
Since 1992, over 22,000 people have become members and helped own Die Tageszeitung. In 1995, taz was the first German national newspaper to put all its content online.
Die Tageszeitung has always had a national edition and a special Berlin edition. Over time, it added local offices for other regions, like Hamburg and Bremen.
taz has also tried new things. Between 2017 and 2020, it had an online newspaper in Turkish called taz.gazete. It was also one of the first newspapers to publish articles in simple German. This helps people who might find regular newspaper language difficult. Sometimes, taz also publishes articles in English, called taz in English.
How taz is Organized
The newspaper is supported by a special type of company called a cooperative. Many readers help pay for the newspaper. This helps keep it independent. The employees at taz are paid according to a standard agreement for newspapers in Germany.
Famous Headlines
taz is well-known for its funny and clever headlines. Here are a few examples:
- Oh mein Gott! (Oh my god!) – This headline was used when Joseph Ratzinger was chosen as Pope Benedict XVI.
- Es ist ein Mädchen (It's a girl) – This appeared when Angela Merkel became the first female leader of Germany.
- Oops – they did it again! – This headline was used when George W. Bush was re-elected as President of the United States.
In 2008, taz published a picture with the headline "Onkel Baracks Hütte" (Uncle Barack's Cabin). This was part of an article about Barack Obama. Some readers felt this headline was not appropriate because it referred to an old book about slavery.
taz Panter Foundation
The taz Panter Foundation is a special organization linked to taz. It was started in 2008. The foundation gives out the taz Panter Prize, which has been awarded since 2005.
The foundation works on several goals. It holds workshops for journalists from other countries, especially where press freedom is not strong. The Panter Foundation also offers training and education programs for young people who want to become journalists.
See also
In Spanish: Die Tageszeitung para niños
- List of newspapers in Germany
- Friede sei mit Dir
- Die Datenschleuder
- Bascha Mika
Images for kids
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The 30 October 2018 front page of Die Tageszeitung
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taz, die Tageszeitung's new head office building in Friedrichstraße, Kreuzberg, Berlin, Germany
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Former head office of Die Tageszeitung in the Rudi-Dutschke-Strasse in the Berlin district of Kreuzberg
