Westdeutsche Zeitung (WZ)

The Westdeutsche Zeitung (WZ) is a major regional daily newspaper headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany. It was originally founded in 1887 and has long served the North Rhine-Westphalia region, particularly cities like Wuppertal, Krefeld, and Düsseldorf.

The newspaper is printed and manufactured in local German printing facilities to ensure timely daily distribution throughout its target regions. Ownership has evolved through joint ventures and acquisitions, reflecting the consolidation of the German regional press market.

Today, the publication is part of the WZ Logistik and publishing group, with the ultimate ownership consolidated under Westdeutsche Zeitung GmbH & Co. KG. The brand remains a prominent fixture in the German regional media landscape, focusing on local news, politics, and sports within the Rhineland.