Nemo with the ESC trophy. (© picture-alliance/ASSOCIATED PRESS / Jessica Gow)

13 May 2024

ESC: Switzerland wins amid the clamour of protests

The Swiss singer Nemo won the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday night in Malmö, Sweden, with the song The Code. But it was not just the music that attracted attention: protests against Israel's participation in the competition sparked fierce discussions. Europe's press also notes that even an emphatically apolitical event can't escape the controversies of current events.

The Spectator (GB)

**The Spectator**
Country of media outlet	United Kingdom
Language of media outlet	English
Type of media outlet	Weekly newspaper
Frequency of publication	Weekly on Thursdays
Area of distribution	Nationwide
Political orientation	Conservative
Circulation	91,200 (2019)
Visits	1.000.000 - 5.000.000
Publisher	Press Holdings
Online payment model	Content partially fee-based

Not the right place for criticism of Israel

Libération (FR)

**Libération**
Country of media outlet	France
Language of media outlet	French
Type of media outlet	Daily newspaper
Frequency of publication	Monday to Saturday
Area of distribution	Nationwide
Political orientation	Centre-left
Circulation	72,000 (2020)
Visits	20.000.000 – 30.000.000
Publisher	SARL Libération
Online payment model	Content partially fee-based

A dangerous development

Večernji list (HR)

**Večernji list**
Country of media outlet	Croatia
Language of media outlet	Croatian
Type of media outlet	Daily newspaper
Frequency of publication	Daily
Area of distribution	Nationwide
Political orientation	Conservative
Circulation	42,000 (2015)
Visits	20.000.000 – 30.000.000
Publisher	Styria Media Group AG
Online payment model	Content partially fee-based

The jury has too much clout

De Morgen (BE)

**De Morgen**
Country of media outlet	Belgium
Language of media outlet	Dutch
Type of media outlet	Daily newspaper
Frequency of publication	Monday to Saturday
Area of distribution	Regional
Political orientation	Left-wing
Circulation	55,000 (2019)
Visits	< 500.000
Publisher	De Persgroep
Online payment model	Content partially fee-based

Exclusion would have been consistent

Politiken (DK)

**Politiken**
Country of media outlet	Denmark
Language of media outlet	Danish
Type of media outlet	Daily newspaper
Frequency of publication	Daily
Area of distribution	Nationwide
Political orientation	Centre-left
Circulation	70,700
Visits	5.000.000 – 10.000.000
Publisher	JP / Politikens Hus
Online payment model	Content partially fee-based

Make love, not war

Europe's media at a glance

Our database provides information on more than 500 print and online media published from over 30 countries. It also gives a detailed description of the media landscape in each country in Europe.

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Debates

13 May 2024

Why is Moscow advancing in the Kharkiv region?

NV (UA)

NV
Country of media outlet	Ukraine
Language of media outlet	Russian
Type of media outlet	Weekly newspaper
Frequency of publication	Weekly on Fridays
Area of distribution	Nationwide
Political orientation	Liberal
Circulation	19,000 (2019)
Visits	30.000.000 – 40.000.000
Publisher	Media DK
Online payment model	All content for free

The city is safe for now

Contributors (RO)

**Contributors**
Country of media outlet	Romania
Language of media outlet	Romanian
Type of media outlet	Website
Frequency of publication	Daily
Area of distribution	Nationwide
Political orientation	Conservative
Visits	< 500.000
Publisher	Asociatia Societatea Online
Online payment model	All content for free

A crucial moment for Ukraine

Glavkom (UA)

Occupied areas as a bargaining chip

13 May 2024

**Corriere della Sera**
Country of media outlet	Italy
Language of media outlet	Italian
Type of media outlet	Daily newspaper
Frequency of publication	Daily
Area of distribution	Nationwide
Political orientation	Liberal-conservative
Circulation	280,000 (2020)
Publisher	Rcs Mediagroup S.p.A
Online payment model	Content partially fee-based

What comes next for the grey eminence Patrushev?

13 May 2024

Catalonia: regional elections bring change of government

El País (ES)

**El País**
Country of media outlet	Spain
Language of media outlet	Spanish
Type of media outlet	Daily newspaper
Frequency of publication	Daily
Area of distribution	Nationwide
Political orientation	Centre-left
Circulation	92,000 (2020)
Publisher	Prisa
Online payment model	Content partially fee-based

Wind taken out of the separatists' sails

El Mundo (ES)

**El Mundo**
Country of media outlet	Spain
Language of media outlet	Spanish
Type of media outlet	Daily newspaper
Frequency of publication	Daily
Area of distribution	Nationwide
Political orientation	Conservative
Circulation	68,000 (2020)
Publisher	Unidad Editorial
Online payment model	Content partially fee-based

Forge an anti-separatist alliance

10 May 2024

EU elections: where does Europe stand?

The elections from 6 to 9 June will determine the new occupants of the 720 seats in the EU Parliament. (© picture alliance / ASSOCIATED PRESS Virginia Mayo)

Avvenire (IT)

**Avvenire**
Country of media outlet	Italy
Language of media outlet	Italian
Type of media outlet	Daily newspaper
Frequency of publication	several times a week
Area of distribution	Nationwide
Political orientation	Catholic
Circulation	135,000 (2020)
Publisher	Avvenire Nuova Editoriale Italiana S.p.A.
Online payment model	Content partially fee-based

More indecisive than ever

El Periódico de Catalunya (ES)

**El Periódico de Catalunya**
Country of media outlet	Spain
Language of media outlet	Catalan
Type of media outlet	Daily newspaper
Frequency of publication	Daily
Area of distribution	Nationwide
Political orientation	Centre-left
Circulation	66,000 (2020)
Visits	1.000.000 - 5.000.000
Publisher	Ediciones Primera Plana, S.A.
Online payment model	Content partially fee-based

Major achievements, major challenges

10 May 2024

Victory Day on 9 May: what is Russia celebrating?

(© picture-alliance/ASSOCIATED PRESS / Maxim Blinov)

Novaya Gazeta Europe (RU)

**Novaya Gazeta Europe**
Country of media outlet	Russia
Language of media outlet	Russian
Type of media outlet	Website
Frequency of publication	Daily
Area of distribution	Nationwide
Political orientation	Critical of the government
Online payment model	All content for free

Echoes of Riefenstahl

Echo (RU)

**Echo**
Country of media outlet	Russia
Language of media outlet	Russian
Type of media outlet	Website
Frequency of publication	Daily
Political orientation	Critical of the government
Online payment model	All content for free

A debased commemoration

10 May 2024

Xi in Europe

Xi with Serbia's President Aleksandar Vučić in Belgrade on Tuesday. (picture alliance / ASSOCIATED PRESS)

hvg (HU)

**hvg**
Country of media outlet	Hungary
Language of media outlet	Hungarian
Type of media outlet	Weekly newspaper
Frequency of publication	weekly
Area of distribution	Nationwide
Political orientation	Centre-left
Circulation	25,086 (2022)
Visits	1.000.000 - 5.000.000
Publisher	Mehrheitseigentümer: WAZ , Verlag: HVG Kiadó Zrt.
Online payment model	Content partially fee-based

Balkan route is China's gateway to Europe

Új Szó (SK)

**Új Szó**
Country of media outlet	Slovakia
Language of media outlet	Hungarian
Type of media outlet	Daily newspaper
Frequency of publication	Daily
Area of distribution	Regional
Political orientation	Liberal
Circulation	14,000 (2020)
Visits	< 500.000
Publisher	Petit Press
Online payment model	All content for free

Xi's quandary

10 May 2024

Elections in North Macedonia: turning away from Europe?

(© picture-alliance/ASSOCIATED PRESS / Boris Grdanoski)

Ukrajinska Prawda (UA)

**Ukrajinska Prawda**
Country of media outlet	Ukraine
Language of media outlet	Ukrainian
Type of media outlet	Website
Frequency of publication	Daily
Area of distribution	Nationwide
Political orientation	Liberal
Visits	30.000.000 – 40.000.000
Publisher	Ukrajinska Prawda
Online payment model	All content for free

Fresh challenges for Brussels

Frankfurter Rundschau (DE)

**Frankfurter Rundschau**
Country of media outlet	Germany
Language of media outlet	German
Type of media outlet	Daily newspaper
Frequency of publication	Monday to Saturday
Area of distribution	Nationwide
Political orientation	Centre-left
Circulation	87,100 (2013)
Visits	10.000.000 – 20.000.000
Publisher	Frankfurter Rundschau GmbH / Frankfurter Societät, FAZ-Verlag, Gerold-Stiftung
Online payment model	Content partially fee-based

This shouldn't come as a surprise

08 May 2024

Russia: Putin begins fifth term as president

Putin has led Russia as president or head of government since 1999 (© picture alliance/ASSOCIATED PRESS/Sergey Savostyanov)

Elvira Vikhareva (RU)

He's got the whole country in his pocket

Avvenire (IT)

**Avvenire**
Country of media outlet	Italy
Language of media outlet	Italian
Type of media outlet	Daily newspaper
Frequency of publication	several times a week
Area of distribution	Nationwide
Political orientation	Catholic
Circulation	135,000 (2020)
Publisher	Avvenire Nuova Editoriale Italiana S.p.A.
Online payment model	Content partially fee-based

Self-coronation without a trophy

08 May 2024

Rafah: can the offensive be stopped?

Smoke plumes after an Israeli airstrike near Rafah. (© picture alliance/ASSOCIATED PRESS/Ramez Habboub)

Turun Sanomat (FI)

**Turun Sanomat**
Country of media outlet	Finland
Language of media outlet	Finnish
Type of media outlet	Daily newspaper
Frequency of publication	Daily
Area of distribution	Regional
Political orientation	Liberal
Circulation	73,000 (2019)
Visits	1.000.000 - 5.000.000
Publisher	TS-Yhtymä Oy
Online payment model	Content partially fee-based

High time to stop the suffering

The Guardian (GB)

**The Guardian**
Country of media outlet	United Kingdom
Language of media outlet	English
Type of media outlet	Daily newspaper
Frequency of publication	Monday to Saturday
Area of distribution	Nationwide
Political orientation	Centre-left
Circulation	127,000 (2020)
Visits	> 200.000.000
Publisher	Guardian News & Media Ltd
Online payment model	All content for free