Print and Online Regional Press: Navigating the Impact of Financial Crisis and Digital Transition

Abstract

The regional press serves as a fundamental pillar supporting the institution of democratic reporting in local communities. In Greece, regional development has been and continues to be uneven, resulting in disparities evident within the evolution of regional press across provinces. The financial crisis within the Greek economy, coupled with the prevalence of electronic media and social networks, has placed substantial pressure on the regional press. The objective of this study is to delineate the current situation and recent developments in the structure of Greece’s regional press, with a specific focus on daily newspapers. The study’s findings have established that the financial crisis, the growth of the internet, and the utilization of social media have brought about significant changes in the structure of publishing companies. However, it is noteworthy that despite their declining sales, there has not been a necessary impact on their readability.