Current stories and live news from Switzerland and around the world

Follow breaking news and exciting stories from Switzerland and around the world! The 20-minute app offers you live news from categories such as B. Sport, Switzerland and business as well as a video collection, live TV, radio and podcasts free of charge and from a single source. Personalized functions such as "My View" and various newsletters keep you informed about trends and the latest news. The innovative usability and increased performance ensure that you can always get all the information quickly and easily. Experience the next level of news app technology with the latest version of Switzerland's most popular live news app - now even faster, more accurate and more informative than ever! Here you can find out the most important things at a glance:

Live News

News from all over the world, 24 hours a day. You can find the most important of these at a glance on the front. The best thing about it: you can choose between two views at any time and decide for yourself how you navigate through the news - with the standard view or with the «My View» layout, in which the articles are sorted according to your preferred topics. In both views you can change the categories at the top of the overview.

Video

On the 20-minute video portal you will find the videos collected by the editors. You can also view live broadcasts and exclusive events on our free app portal.

Audio

Experience the greatest hits of all time with the new GOAT Radio. That means for you: the best pop-rock hits of the 80s around the clock. Every hour on the hour, GOAT Radio offers news and information on the weather and traffic. Also discover our popular podcasts such as B. «Other League»!

Profile

Discover the profile overview at the bottom right. There you can choose your avatar picture and your nickname, find your profile data and see your article history and other statistics.

Cockpit

In the cockpit you can set the view, language or notifications. You also have access to the e-paper, popular games, gadgets and vouchers for well-known brands.

Features

? You can use the search function to access the entire online archive directly.

? With the comment function you can actively participate in our discussions and give your opinion on controversial stories. You also have access to your comment history.

? Push notifications inform directly about breaking news. The news alarm can be personalized and deactivated or activated at any time in the settings.

? If you want to save time, we offer you a newsletter function in addition to the news app, with which you receive daily news about current world events and your favorite topics directly in your e-mail inbox.

? With the multi-language feature, you can read our editorial articles in 9 other languages ​​in addition to the national languages, e.g. B. in English, Portuguese or Albanian.

? Become a reader reporter! If it rains cats or a spectacular accident occurs, your observation will be sent to the editors with just a few taps.

? Our news app has a dark mode for all night owls. The popular dark mode is easy on your eyes and even saves battery capacity on certain smartphones.

? The most important interactions (like, comment, share) are already accessible via the action bubble in the article teaser.

? The one-thumb experience makes the entire app operable with your thumb.

? The entire News app is optimized for left-handers.

Disclaimer

Connection costs may arise when downloading articles or multimedia content, depending on the data credit of the individual mobile phone subscription. Check with your cell phone provider.

What's New in the Latest Version 24.6.2

Last updated on Jun 20, 2024

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20 Minuten is a German-language free daily newspaper published in Switzerland. It is the largest paid-for daily newspaper in Switzerland, with a circulation of over 700,000 copies. The newspaper is owned by the Tamedia group.

20 Minuten was first published in 1999. It is a tabloid-format newspaper that is distributed free of charge at train stations, bus stops, and other public places. The newspaper is known for its short, easy-to-read articles and its focus on local news.

20 Minuten has been criticized for its sensationalist coverage of crime and other stories. However, the newspaper remains popular with readers, particularly among younger people.

Content

20 Minuten covers a wide range of topics, including:

* Local news

* National news

* International news

* Sports

* Business

* Entertainment

* Culture

The newspaper also publishes a number of special supplements, including:

* 20 Minuten Friday: A weekly supplement that focuses on entertainment and lifestyle.

* 20 Minuten Money: A monthly supplement that focuses on personal finance.

* 20 Minuten Travel: A monthly supplement that focuses on travel.

Target audience

20 Minuten is targeted at a young, urban audience. The newspaper's readers are typically between the ages of 18 and 34. They are well-educated and have a high income.

Distribution

20 Minuten is distributed free of charge at over 2,000 locations in Switzerland. The newspaper is also available online and via a mobile app.

History

20 Minuten was first published in Zurich in 1999. The newspaper quickly became popular with readers, and it was soon expanded to other cities in Switzerland. In 2005, 20 Minuten was acquired by the Tamedia group.

20 Minuten has continued to grow in popularity in recent years. In 2019, the newspaper had a circulation of over 700,000 copies.

Controversies

20 Minuten has been criticized for its sensationalist coverage of crime and other stories. The newspaper has also been accused of bias in its coverage of political issues.

In 2019, 20 Minuten was fined by the Swiss Press Council for publishing a misleading article about a local politician.

Conclusion

20 Minuten is a popular German-language free daily newspaper in Switzerland. The newspaper is known for its short, easy-to-read articles and its focus on local news. 20 Minuten has been criticized for its sensationalist coverage of crime and other stories, but it remains popular with readers, particularly among younger people.