The Kronen Zeitung’s “Headline Book 2024” is more than a look back at the year: it is a collection of the most moving stories that have shaped Austria over the past twelve months. Chief reporter of “Krone”, Christoph Matzl, explains what makes a headline unforgettable and why honesty in reporting is so important.
In collaboration with Christoph Budin, head of department of the local editorial office “Krone”, Christoph Matzl is publishing the 33rd edition of the “Headline Book” of the Kronen Zeitung this year. “It’s a summary of everything our colleagues have reported throughout the year,” he explained in an interview.
“A good headline moves, fascinates or surprises,” says Matzl. Whether it concerns political turning points, dramatic rescue operations or happy endings for animals: the range of topics is enormous. “There are headlines that give you the feeling that something is changing for the better. Even small stories, such as animals returning to their owners, can be moving.”
Matzl also emphasizes the importance of openness: “Whether in politics, society or sport – openness and honesty gain more than they lose. The more authentically people reported, the greater the trust.” The ‘Headline Book’ is a reflection of society and contemporary history.
A year of turning points
2024 – a year that shook the country and the world with fateful moments. From the death of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny in Russian prison, the loss of Richard Lugner, one of the most polarizing figures in the Austrian public, to the political earthquake: Donald. Trump will again become president of the US – a surprise that caused an international outcry.
But the year was not only marked by fateful events, war and political earthquakes. There were also moments of joy and surprises that brightened the year: including the ÖFB boys’ EURO trip, which got the whole of Austria back into the football fever and Austrian superstar Valentin Bontus won five medals at the Olympic Games and much more .
These moments that amazed us beyond the big headlines should not be missed in a year full of crises. And exactly those kinds of stories are in this yearbook; the stories that we do not immediately expect, but that persist.
Watch the entire interview in the video above!
Source: Krone
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