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La Capitale is a Belgian daily regional newspaper, specializing in the region around Brussels and published in French. It is part of the Sud Presse group. [1] [2] The paper is published by Rossel & Cie, S.A. and is based in Brussels. [3]

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References

  1. "Sud Presse group launches a specific edition in the Walloon Brabant". Publicitas. 20 January 2011. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
  2. Peggy Valcke; Eva Lievens (2011). Media Law in Belgium. Kluwer Law International. p. 26. ISBN   978-90-411-3329-8 . Retrieved 31 May 2016.
  3. "La Capitale. Factsheet". www.publicitas.com. Retrieved 31 May 2016.

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