In 1556, the government of Venice first published the monthly "Notizie scritte", political, military, and economic news quickly and efficiently to Italian cities (1500--1700)--sharing some characteristics of newspapers though usually not considered true newspapers.
In 1556, the government of Venice first published the monthly "Notizie scritte", which cost one gazetta, a small coin. These avvisi were handwritten newsletters and used to convey political, military, and economic news quickly and efficiently to Italian cities (1500--1700)--sharing some characteristics of newspapers though usually not considered true newspapers.