# Hargita Népe

> Hungarian-languge daily newspaper publishedin Romania

**Wikidata**: [Q1033948](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1033948)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/hargita-nepe

## Summary
Hargita Népe is a Hungarian-language daily newspaper published in Romania. Established on December 13, 1989, it is headquartered in Miercurea Ciuc and is published by the Hargita Népe Kiadóvállalat. It serves the Hungarian minority in Romania as a member of the European Association of Daily Newspapers in Minority and Regional Languages.

## Key Facts
- **Title**: Hargita népe
- **Instance of**: Daily newspaper
- **Language of work**: Hungarian
- **Country of origin**: Romania
- **Inception date**: December 13, 1989
- **Headquarters location**: Miercurea Ciuc
- **Publisher**: Hargita Népe Kiadóvállalat
- **ISSN (Print)**: 1221-0153
- **ISSN-L**: 1221-0153
- **Website**: https://hargitanepe.ro/ (Hungarian language interface)
- **Membership**: European Association of Daily Newspapers in Minority and Regional Languages
- **Editor-in-Chief**: István Sarány (since 2014)
- **PIM Publication ID**: PIM1190791
- **Google Knowledge Graph ID**: /g/1xy31zpg
- **Wikidata description**: Hungarian-language daily newspaper published in Romania
- **Replaces**: Q12348731 (a previous or related entity)
- **Wikipedia language presence**: Esperanto (eo), Hungarian (hu), Romanian (ro)
- **Sitelink count**: 3

## FAQs
**What is Hargita Népe?**
Hargita Népe is a Hungarian-language daily newspaper published in Romania, specifically serving the Hungarian-speaking community. It was founded in 1989 and is based in Miercurea Ciuc.

**Who publishes and edits Hargita Népe?**
The newspaper is published by Hargita Népe Kiadóvállalat. As of 2014, the editor-in-chief is István Sarány.

**When was Hargita Népe founded?**
Hargita Népe was founded on December 13, 1989. This date marks its inception as a publication.

**What organization is Hargita Népe affiliated with?**
Hargita Népe is a member of the European Association of Daily Newspapers in Minority and Regional Languages.

**How can Hargita Népe be identified in library or database systems?**
The publication holds the ISSN 1221-0153 for its printed edition (ISSN-L: 1221-0153) and is cataloged under the PIM Publication ID PIM1190791. It also has a Google Knowledge Graph ID of /g/1xy31zpg.

## Why It Matters
Hargita Népe serves a crucial role in the media landscape of Romania by providing daily news and information in the Hungarian language. As a minority language newspaper in a country where the official language is Romanian, it supports the cultural and linguistic identity of the ethnic Hungarian population, particularly in the region of Harghita (Hargita in Hungarian) where Miercurea Ciuc is located. Its membership in the European Association of Daily Newspapers in Minority and Regional Languages highlights its status and importance within the broader context of European minority media. The newspaper, founded at the end of the communist era in Romania, has sustained its operations for decades, contributing to the diversity of the press in Southeast Europe.

## Notable For
- **Language and Location**: A Hungarian-language daily newspaper published in Romania, with headquarters in Miercurea Ciuc.
- **Founding Era**: Established on December 13, 1989, coinciding with the Romanian Revolution.
- **International Recognition**: Member of the European Association of Daily Newspapers in Minority and Regional Languages.
- **Consistent Publication**: Maintained as a daily newspaper since its inception in 1989.
- **Digital Presence**: Operates a dedicated website (https://hargitanepe.ro/) for its readership.
- **Indexed Identity**: Possesses unique identifiers including ISSN, Google Knowledge Graph ID, and PIM Publication ID.

## Body
### Definition and Classification
Hargita Népe is classified as a daily newspaper. It is a Hungarian-language publication, with its country of origin being Romania. The newspaper's title is recorded as "Hargita népe" in its ISSN record. Its Wikidata description is "Hungarian-language daily newspaper published in Romania."

### Geographic and Organizational Context
The headquarters of Hargita Népe are in Miercurea Ciuc, a city in Romania. This location is in the historical region of Transylvania, an area with a significant Hungarian-speaking population. The country of publication and origin is Romania.

### Publishing Details
The entity responsible for publishing the newspaper is Hargita Népe Kiadóvállalat. The newspaper's website, which is in Hungarian, can be found at https://hargitanepe.ro/.

### History and Inception
Hargita Népe was founded on December 13, 1989. It replaced a previous entity identified by the Wikidata ID Q12348731. This founding date places the newspaper's inception at a pivotal moment in Romanian history, during the revolution that overthrew the communist regime.

### Identifiers and Cataloging
Hargita Népe is tracked in various knowledge systems through specific identifiers:
- **ISSN (International Standard Serial Number)**: 1221-0153, designated for printed matter.
- **ISSN-L**: 1221-0153.
- **PIM Publication ID**: PIM1190791.
- **Google Knowledge Graph ID**: /g/1xy31zpg.
These identifiers facilitate its citation and indexing in libraries and digital databases.

### Membership and Editorship
Hargita Népe is a member of the European Association of Daily Newspapers in Minority and Regional Languages. This membership connects it to a network of similar publications across Europe that serve linguistic minorities. The editorial leadership includes István Sarány, who has served as the editor-in-chief since 2014.

### Related Concepts
The entity is linked to the broader concept of a "daily newspaper," defined as a type of newspaper typically published every day. The related knowledge entry for "daily newspaper" lists examples such as The New York Times and mentions its coverage in 27 languages on Wikipedia, underscoring the global context of this publication format. The related entry for "Romania" provides the national context: Romania is a sovereign state in Southeast Europe with Bucharest as its capital, a member of the EU and NATO, where Romanian is the official language.

### Wikipedia and Knowledge Base Presence
Hargita Népe has a presence on Wikipedia in three languages: Esperanto (eo), Hungarian (hu), and Romanian (ro). It has a sitelink count of 3 across these language versions. This presence confirms its notability within the encyclopedic domain.

## References

1. ISSN Portal