Type | Daily newspaper |
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Format | Tabloid |
Founded | 1866 |
Political alignment | Conservative |
Language | Swedish |
Headquarters | Växjö |
Country | Sweden |
ISSN | 1104-005X |
Website | Smålandsposten |
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Smålandsposten is a local morning newspaper published in Växjö, Southern Sweden. Founded in 1866 it is one of the earliest newspapers in the country.
Smålandsposten was established in 1866. [1] [2] The paper is based in Växjö [3] [4] and has been published in tabloid format since 1 March 2001. [5] [6] It has a conservative leaning [7] and fully focuses on local news. [8]
As of 2015 Magnus Karlsson was the editor-in-chief of the paper. [9] When he resigned in January 2019 after serving in the post for 15 years Kristina Bingström was appointed to the post being the first female and sixteenth editor-in-chief of the daily. [10]
Smålandsposten is the recipient of the European Newspaper Award of 2009 in the category of local newspaper for its spectacular reportages on local events. [3] [4]
In 2010 Smålandsposten sold 38,600 copies. [8] The paper had a circulation of 35,400 copies in 2012 and 34,900 copies in 2013. [11]