Die Welt facts for kids

Die Welt is a well-known daily newspaper from Germany. It shares news and opinions with its readers every day. The newspaper is known for its conservative and free market views. This means it often supports traditional ideas and believes businesses should operate with little government control. About 210,000 copies of Die Welt are printed each day.

A Look at Its History

How It Started

Die Welt was first created in 1946. It was founded by the British Military Government in Germany. After World War II, the British helped to set up new organizations in Germany, including newspapers. They wanted to make sure people had access to reliable news.

New Owners

In the 1950s, a large German media company bought the newspaper. This company is called the Axel Springer Verlag. They have owned and published Die Welt ever since.

Images for kids

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  The Weltballon over Berlin

See also

In Spanish: Die Welt para niños