Falu-Kuriren
local newspaper in Falu, Sweden
Falu-Kuriren (lit. 'The Falun Courier') is a local newspaper published in Falun, Dalarna County, Sweden, by Dalarnas Tidningar, a subsidiary of the Bonnier Group.
History and profile
Falu-Kuriren was established by Waldemar Skarstedt in 1894. The paper has its headquarters in Falun and its political stance is independent liberal (Swedish: oberoende liberal). It is published in tabloid format. In 2008, it was acquired by Mittmedia, and is fully owned by the company.
Falu-Kuriren sold 29,400 copies in 1996.
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