Midtjyllands Avis
Danish local daily newspaper
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Midtjyllands Avis (also known as MJA) is a local newspaper based in Silkeborg, Denmark. It is one of the oldest newspapers in the country, being established in 1857.
| Type | Local newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Tabloid |
| Owner | Silkeborg Avis Holding |
| Founder | Mediehuset Herning Folkeblad |
| Publisher | Midtjyllands Avis A/S |
| Founded | 6 May 1857 |
| Political alignment | Right-wing |
| Language | Danish |
| Headquarters | Silkeborg |
| Country | Denmark |
| Sister newspapers | Herning Folkeblad |
| Website | Midtjyllands Avis |
History and profile
MJA was first published in 1857, and its first issue appeared on 6 May that year.[1][2][3] The owner of the paper was a family company until 1998.[1] MJA is owned by Silkeborg Avis Holding, part of JP/Politikens Hus[1] and has its headquarters in Silkeborg.[4][5]
MJA is published daily except Sundays[2] by Midtjyllands Avis A/S, a subsidiary of Mediehuset Herning Folkeblad A/S.[6][7] Mediehuset Herning Folkeblad also publishes Herning Folkeblad and Ikast Avis.[6][8] MJA was published in broadsheet format until 14 April 2011 when it switched to tabloid format.[5] The paper has a right-wing stance.[9]
The circulation of MJA was 18,000 copies in the first half of 2000, making it one of the twenty best selling newspapers in Denmark.[10]