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Best for Press Freedom: The Netherlands, Norway and Sweden
Why the Dutch, Norwegian and Swedish press are the most free in the world:
The Netherlands, Norway and Sweden are three of the most democratic and least corrupt nations in the world, says Freedom House. All three have constitutions that guarantee press freedom. The media express a variety of opinions, and Internet access is widely available and unrestricted.
The Netherlands: Airing Diverse Years:
Ongoing racial and religious conflicts have dominated the news in the Netherlands for more than a decade. Dutch Public Broadcasting -- the Netherlands' most watched TV network -- gives all social, political and religious groups access to TV and radio air time.
Sweden: Digital News Frontier:
Aftonbladet, one of Sweden's oldest daily newspapers, has remade itself as an online media giant. In 2013, Aftonbladet said it was the first newspaper in the world to make more money from digital advertising than print.
Norway: A Nation of Readers:
Norway has one of the world's highest newspaper readership rates, with more than 200 newspapers expressing a diversity of opinions. However, three major companies dominate the print sector, making media concentration a concern. |