Observed Signal · Nov 2, 2026 · Market Signal · Source: FUNKE Mediengruppe · Impact: 2/5

Wechsel bei FUNKE in Thüringen: Nils Kawig wird neuer Chefredakteur der Thüringer Allgemeinen, Tino Zippel übernimmt Chefredaktion der OTZ

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FUNKE announces leadership changes in Thuringia: Nils Kawig becomes new editor-in-chief of Thüringer Allgemeine, Tino Zippel takes over as editor-in-chief of OTZ.

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Primary Reporting: FUNKE Mediengruppe•Published: Nov 2, 2026

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