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The German Press Agency (Deutsche Presse-Agentur - dpa) is the largest news agency in Germany and one of the leading news organizations worldwide. Founded in 1949, dpa has established itself as an independent agency that provides media companies, businesses and institutions with objective and reliable news. Headquartered in Hamburg, dpa reports on events from around the world with the help of a global network of journalists.
The dpa was founded in the post-war period as a joint institution of various German publishing houses to create an independent and centralized news source for all German media. This was a reaction to the centralized and state-controlled reporting during the Third Reich. Since then, dpa has steadily pursued and expanded its mission to promote free and independent reporting.
Deutsche Presse-Agentur is organized as a cooperative, which means that it is supported by its customers, the media companies that use its services. This structure ensures the independence of reporting and the reinvestment of all profits in improving the journalistic offering. The agency has offices in over 100 countries and works with thousands of journalists worldwide.
Basic service: The basic service offers comprehensive reports and background information on current events in Germany and around the world.
Thematic services: In addition to the basic service, dpa offers various themed services focusing on specific areas such as business, culture, science and sport.
Multimedia content: dpa not only provides text news, but also images, graphics, audio and video content to support its customers' multimedia reporting.
dpa-International: With services in several languages including English, Spanish and Arabic, dpa also meets the needs of an international audience.
As a trusted news source, dpa plays a critical role in the German and international media landscape. Its reports and analyses not only influence public opinion, but also political and economic decisions. In an era of information overload and the challenges posed by fake news, dpa remains a bastion of quality journalism.
In times of digital transformation and rapidly changing media consumption habits, dpa faces the challenge of continuously adapting and innovating its services. This includes integrating new technologies and offering customized content for digital platforms. In addition, dpa is working on further expanding its role as an international news provider and tapping into new markets.
dpa is mainly financed by the subscription fees paid by its members and customers for the use of its services.