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Aftenposten

Norway·Norwegian

Aftenposten is Norway's largest subscription newspaper and a prominent broadsheet known for high-quality, analytical journalism. Historically aligned with the Conservative Party, it now operates as an independent center-right publication. It is owned by the public company Schibsted ASA and is widely regarded as a newspaper of record in Norway, focusing on in-depth coverage of politics, foreign affairs, and cultural commentary.

Political Bias

Bias

LR
Center-Right

Funding

LowHi
Open (9/10)

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Ownership & Funding
Ownership StructurePrivate Company
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Aftenposten(This outlet)
Other holdings under Schibsted:
Funding ModelSubscription, Advertising
Funding TransparencyOpen Disclosure (9/10)
Top Funders / Donors
subscription65%
advertising35%
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Documented Incidents

During World War II, the newspaper was placed under the control of German occupational authorities and managed by a Nazi-appointed editorial board, a period that ended with the liberation of Norway.

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Websiteaftenposten.no
Date AddedMay 6, 2026
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