Thomas Dähler becomes Editor-in-Chief of the Basellandschaftliche Zeitung
Thomas Dähle, 49, is expected to take over as the new editor-in-chief of the *Basellandschaftliche Zeitung* in the fourth quarter of 2007. He will succeed Franz C. Widmer, who is retiring at the end of 2007.
The 49-year-old Thomas Dähle is expected to take over as the new Editor-in-Chief of the Basellandschaftliche Zeitung in the 4th quarter of 2007. He will succeed Franz C. Widmer, who is retiring at the end of 2007. According to a press release, Thomas Dähler will be familiarizing himself with his new role from 1 June. After studying geography, geology and history at the University of Berne and passing the final examination for the higher teaching profession, Dähler entered the world of journalism as a freelance journalist in 1980 after various deputizations at secondary schools. From 1985 to 2004, he worked at the Bieler Tagblatt as editor of various regional sections and as domestic editor, and from 1992 to 2004 as editor-in-chief and member of the extended management of Gassmann. From 2004, he worked as a page editor and member of the editorial board at the Berner Zeitung, from 2006 as head of the cantonal editorial office.
