Hordaland (newspaper)
Hordaland is a local newspaper published in Voss, Norway.[1] It is published three days a week,[2] and covers Ulvik, Granvin, Vaksdal and Modalen in addition to Voss.
| Owner(s) | Hordaland Bladdrift |
|---|---|
| Editor | Sigmund Midttun |
| Founded | 1883 |
| Political alignment | Liberal (1884-1972) Non-partisan |
| Headquarters | Voss, Norway |
| Circulation | 9,600 (2008) |
| Website | www.avisa-hordaland.no |
History and profile
Established in 1883, Hordaland was affiliated with the Liberal Party of Norway. The party ties were abolished in 1972. The chief editor is Sigmund Midttun.
It had a circulation of 9,600 of whom 8,726 are subscribers in 2008.[2] It is published by Hordaland Bladdrift AS, which is in turn owned by private persons.[2]
The paper was awarded the European Newspaper of the Year in the category of local newspaper by the European Newspapers Congress in 2011.[1]
References
- "European Newspaper Award 12+1". European Newspaper Congress. Archived from the original on 10 August 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- Hordaland Norwegian Media Registry. Retrieved 14 January 2009.
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