Oldest existing daily newspaper

According to Official Guinness Records,

Wiener Zeitung, the Austrian government's official gazette, was first published in 1703 and is considered to be the oldest surviving daily newspaper in the world. The publication enjoys a monopoly of the printing of new company registrations, financial results and other statements required under Austria's laws.

For a complete list of 1703 records, please visit 1703 Guinness Records in Austria.

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