Sosialurin
Sosialurin is a Faroese newspaper located in Tórshavn. It is written in the Faroese language. The newspaper, in partnership with Føroya Tele, a Faroese telecom, operates the website in.fo
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Sosialurin offices in Tórshavn
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| Type | Daily newspaper |
|---|---|
| Editor | Eirikur Lindenskov |
| Founded | 1927 |
| Political alignment | Centre left |
| Language | Faroese |
| Headquarters | Tórsgøta 1, 110, Tórshavn |
| Circulation | 7,300 (as of 2000) |
| Website | www |
History
The newspaper was first published in 1927 as the Føroya Social Demokrat.
The newspaper published its first copy on 27 May 1927, as the Føroya Social Demokrat, and originally it was associated with the Social Democratic Party.[1][2] From 1945 to 1955 the newspaper circulated under the name Føroya Sosial-Demokratur.[2] In 2006 the Social Democratic Party sold their part of the shares to a new company, Miðlahúsið, that was owned by the newspaper's management, employees and Føroya Tele.[2]
Circulation
Sosialurin sold 7,300 copies daily as of 2000, and was the second largest newspaper in the Faroe Islands after Dimmalætting.[3]
See also
- Media of the Faroe Islands
References
- "From the history of the Social Democratic Party of the Faroe Islands". Social Democratic Party. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
- Lindenskov, Eirikur (2 April 2015). "Sosialurin itið »Sosialurin« í 60 ár" (in Faroese). in.fo. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
- "Faroe Islands Press, Media, TV, Radio, Newspapers". Pressreference.com. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
External links
- sosialurin.fo (in Faroese)
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