Fakt
Polish tabloid daily, modeled on Bild, known for sensationalist journalism.
Fakt (pronounced [ˈfakt], Polish for 'fact') is a Polish tabloid daily newspaper published in Warsaw, Poland, by Ringier Axel Springer Polska, a Swiss-German joint-venture subsidiary of Axel Springer SE and Ringier.
- type
- Newspaper
- country
- Poland
- publisher
- Ringier Axel Springer Polska
- language
- Polish
- known_for
- Tabloid journalism, populist appeal, best-selling newspaper in Poland
Lore & Background
It is characterized by down-market, often sensationalist journalism with a populist appeal, though politically it is by and large centrist. The paper supported policies of former prime minister Kazimierz Marcinkiewicz, a regular commentator, and its op-ed writers have included journalist Tomasz Lis, former TVN anchorman Kamil Durczok, and former Rzeczpospolita columnist Maciej Rybiński. In the early 2000s, Fakt had a weekly supplement, Europa, featuring essays by scholars and intellectuals including Niall Ferguson, Francis Fukuyama, Jürgen Habermas, and Robert Kagan.
Reader's Guide
Its launch at a price of 1 złoty led to a lawsuit from Super Express publisher Media Express for dumping, which was lost, and Super Express then leveled its price to match. These incidents underscore Fakt's legacy as a controversial but commercially dominant force in Polish media.
Did You Know?
- Its weekly supplement Europa featured essays by Niall Ferguson, Francis Fukuyama, Jürgen Habermas, and Robert Kagan.
- The Polish Journalists Association awarded Fakt the 'Hyena of the Year' award twice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fakt?
Fakt is a Polish-language tabloid daily newspaper published out of Warsaw. It is widely recognized for its sensationalist, populist editorial style.
Who is behind Fakt?
The paper is owned by Ringier Axel Springer Polska, a Swiss-German joint-venture subsidiary of Axel Springer SE and the Swiss media company Ringier.
What is Fakt modeled on?
It was created as the Polish equivalent of Axel Springer's German tabloid Bild, borrowing that paper's bold, populist approach to news coverage.
Why does Fakt matter in Polish media?
It overtook Gazeta Wyborcza to claim the top spot in Polish newspaper circulation, cementing tabloid journalism as a dominant force in the country's press.
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