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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| 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 |
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History edit
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 edit
Sosialurin sold 7,300 copies daily as of 2000, and was the second largest newspaper in the Faroe Islands after Dimmalætting.[3]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "From the history of the Social Democratic Party of the Faroe Islands". Social Democratic Party. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
- ^ a b c 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 edit
- sosialurin.fo (in Faroese)