i live in israel and published three articles in a well reputed newspaper in germany, it was really pretty easy.
no.1
have something to say, or at least something the others want to know
no.2
write and email (as if u were writing a short story) writing an exiting intro about u, and that u want to write for them.
no3. target the youth site, and start with websites. i originally wrote for the youth web site of that newspaper, had my article appear on the main homepage of the website, and after that also appear in print edition.
no 4 dont do it for the money. it pays about 50 euro. its all about the thing u have to say and the self esteem.
good luck!

