Germany’s Oldest Daily Newspaper Turns 300 in 2025
Earliest edition of the Hanauer Anzeiger: Object of the week #297
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2025-12-08T04:00:00+00:00
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The Hanauer Anzeiger will mark its 300th anniversary in 2025, making it the oldest daily newspaper still running in Hesse. Founded in 1725, it began as a simple publication for local announcements before growing into a key regional news source. Today, it operates under the Offenbach-Post media group, owned by the Ippen Group since 2020.
The newspaper’s origins trace back to 1725, when it received a printing privilege from Count Johann Reinhard III. Its first recorded issue appeared on September 27 that year, though the earliest surviving copy dates to June 27, 1726. Early editions carried notices from Hanau and nearby villages, serving as a public bulletin for the region.
The Hanauer Anzeiger continues to operate as part of a larger media network, maintaining its place in regional journalism. With three centuries of history behind it, the newspaper remains a steady source of news for Hanau and beyond. Its 300th anniversary in 2025 will mark a rare milestone in German publishing.
