El Punt was a Catalan-language daily newspaper published in Girona, Spain. Founded on 26 March 1979, the newspaper served primarily the Catalonia region, with a focus on local, regional, and national news presented from a Catalan cultural perspective. The publication was owned by the media group Ediciones El Punt, which also managed other regional media outlets.
History
- 1979–1990s: Established shortly after Spain’s transition to democracy, El Punt positioned itself as a voice for Catalan identity and autonomy. It expanded its coverage beyond Girona to include other territories in Catalonia.
- 2000s: The newspaper continued to grow its readership, maintaining a center-left editorial stance and emphasizing investigative journalism and cultural reporting.
- 2014: Facing challenges common to print media, El Punt merged with another Catalan daily, Avui, forming the new newspaper El Punt Avui. The merger combined the resources and audiences of both publications while retaining the Catalan-language focus.
Editorial Profile
El Punt’s editorial line was characterised by support for Catalan language promotion, regional autonomy, and progressive social policies. It featured sections on politics, economics, culture, sports, and local events, and it often highlighted issues pertinent to the Catalan community.
Circulation and Distribution
Prior to its merger, El Punt circulated primarily in Girona and the surrounding provinces of Catalonia. Exact circulation figures varied over time; detailed audited numbers are not uniformly available for all years.
Legacy
Although the standalone title ceased publication in 2014, its legacy continues through El Punt Avui, which maintains many of the journalistic standards and regional focus established by El Punt. The newspaper is remembered for its contribution to Catalan-language journalism and its role in the post‑Franco era media landscape of Spain.