Hesse is a central hub for German media and journalism.
* **Broadcasting:** *Hessischer Rundfunk (hr)* is the state's public broadcaster, providing regional television and several radio stations from its headquarters in Frankfurt. * **Print:** The *Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ)* is one of Germany's most prestigious national daily newspapers, headquartered in Frankfurt. The *Frankfurter Rundschau (FR)* is another prominent national paper. Regionally, the *Hessische/Niedersächsische Allgemeine (HNA)* dominates the north, while the *Wiesbadener Kurier* and *Darmstädter Echo* serve the south. * **Agencies:** Reuters and several international news agencies maintain their main German bureaus in Frankfurt due to its status as a financial capital.
