Národná obroda explained

Type:Daily newspaper
Format:Broadsheet
Foundation:1990
Language:Slovak
Ceased Publication:31 May 2015
Headquarters:Bratislava
Publishing Country:Slovakia
Issn:1335-4671
Oclc:233144476

Národná obroda (Slovak: National Revival) was a daily newspaper published in Bratislava, Slovakia, between 1990 and 2005.

History and profile

Národná obroda was established through the initiative of the Slovak government in 1990.[1] The paper had its headquarters in Bratislava.[2] Following its publication it became a respected daily with its accurate and in-depth commentaries.[3] The paper was published in broadsheet format.[4] [5]

Tatiana Repkova served as the publisher and editor-in-chief of the paper.[6] On 15 November 1996 she was removed from both posts.[7] Some of the journalists also left the paper in protest over her dismissal.[6] During this period the owner of the paper was an export company, the VSZ steel mill.[6]

In Spring 1999 Národná obroda was acquired by the NO Publishing company.[8] Following its restructuring the paper had about 130,000 readers in August 1999.[8] The frequency of the paper was also changed. It was published seven days per week until October 1999 when it began to be published daily except Sundays.[2]

In the early 2000s Národná obroda was close to the Alliance of the New Citizen party.[3] The paper had a centrist leaning.[4] In 2003 it was among top ten dailies in the country and had a circulation of 18,000 copies.[5] The publisher was the Výhra company during this period.[5]

Národná obroda ceased publication on 31 May 2005.[2] [9]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Andrej Školkay. Media Law in Slovakia. 2011. Kluwer Law International. 978-90-411-3439-4. 26. Alphen aan den Rijn.
  2. Web site: Národná obroda . SearchWorks catalog . Stanford University Libraries. 7 February 2015 .
  3. Book: Cathie Burton. Alun Drake. Hitting the Headlines in Europe: A Country-by-country Guide to Effective Media Relations. registration. 2004. Kogan Page. 978-0-7494-4226-2. 169. London; Sterling, VA.
  4. Web site: Gabriel Sipos. Slovakia. Mirovni Institute. 7 February 2015.
  5. Web site: World Press Trends. World Association of Newspapers. 8 February 2015. 2004. Paris.
  6. News: Jane Perlez. Dismissal of Slovak Editor Called Setback for Press Freedom. The New York Times. 29 November 1996. 7 February 2015. Bratislava.
  7. Book: Forging Ahead, Falling Behind. 1997. M. E. Sharpe. 978-1-56324-925-9. 26. Armonk, NY; London.
  8. News: Národná obroda circulation jumps to 130,000 readers. 7 February 2015. The Slovak Spectator. 30 August 1999.
  9. News: Bertrand Pecquerie. Slovakia: number of national dailies decreases. 7 February 2015. WAN IFRA. 2 March 2005.