French paper Le Monde is still the number one national general daily newspaper in France, according to the French audit bureau of circulation. Although Le Monde remains number one in circulation for national news, free papers like 20 Minutes and Metro are right at it’s heels with both national and local news. Free papers like 20 Minutes in Spain have already taken over half the whole market.
Metro UK has added two cities to its distribution list. As of today 25,000 copies of Metro will be distributed in Liverpool and from 14, March the same number will be distributed in Cardiff. Metro is currently available in 15 UK cities. Managing Director of Metro commented as follows on this expansion: "With the enormous amount of development taking place in Liverpool and Cardiff, we believe there is a large urbanite audience, which will relish Metro's unique format, concise news and local guide to what's on in the city."