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 edit
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 edit
- ^ a b "European Newspaper Award 12+1". European Newspaper Congress. Archived from the original on 10 August 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- ^ a b c Hordaland Norwegian Media Registry. Retrieved 14 January 2009.
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