This article examines the role of German-language newspapers as political and cultural mediators between Slovenes and Germans in the 19th century. By analysing the newspapers Triglav (1865–1870) and Südsteirische Post (1881–1900), it investigates the extent to which these media contributed to fostering intercultural exchange, cultural networking, and peaceful coexistence between the two groups. The analysis focuses on editorial strategies, mediation processes, and their impact on intercultural communication in Carniola and Lower Styria. The study highlights both the potential and the limitations of the press as a bridge builder in a context marked by national tensions. In doing so, it contributes to the exploration of the complex interrelations between language, media, and politics in the Habsburg Monarchy.
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