Smålandsposten
Swedish local newspaper
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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 offices in Växjö | |
| Type | Daily newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Tabloid |
| Founded | 1866 |
Political alignment | Conservative |
| Language | Swedish |
| Headquarters | Växjö |
| Country | Sweden |
| ISSN | 1104-005X |
| Website | Smålandsposten |
History and profile
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]