Liechtenstein local news media

The Principality of Liechtenstein was established within the Holy Roman Empire in 1719. Occupied by both French and Russian troops during the Napoleonic wars, it became a sovereign state in 1806 and joined the Germanic Confederation in 1815. Liechtenstein became fully independent in 1866 when the Confederation dissolved. Until the end of World War I, it was closely tied to Austria, but the economic devastation caused by that conflict forced Liechtenstein to enter into a customs and monetary union with Switzerland. Since World War II (in which Liechtenstein remained neutral), the country's low taxes have spurred outstanding economic growth. In 2000, shortcomings in banking regulatory oversight resulted in concerns about the use of financial institutions for money laundering. However, Liechtenstein implemented anti-money-laundering legislation and a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty with the US that went into effect in 2003.

Liechtenstein relies on foreign terrestrial and satellite broadcasters for most broadcast media services. The first Liechtenstein-based television station was established in August of 2008. Additionally, Radio Liechtenstein and a Swiss-based broadcaster both operate several radio stations in Liechtenstein. Liechtenstein's leading daily newspaper is Liechtensteiner Volksblatt ("Liechtenstein National Journal"). The Liechtensteiner Woche is a weekly newspaper. Liechtenstein also has a weekly general interest periodical called Liechtensteiner Anzeigere.