 Cover page of the first issue dated 2 July 1894 | |
| Type | Local newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Tabloid |
| Owner(s) | Mittmedia |
| Founder(s) | Waldemar Skarstedt |
| Publisher | Dalarnas Tidningar |
| Founded | 1894 |
| Political alignment | Independent liberal |
| Language | Swedish |
| Headquarters | Falun |
| Country | Sweden |
| Website | Falu Kuriren |
Falu Kuriren (Swedish : The Falu Courier) is a local newspaper published in Falun, Dalarna, Sweden, by Dalarnas Tidningar, a subsidiary of the Bonnier Group.
Falu Kuriren was established by Waldemar Skarstedt in 1894. [1] [2] The paper has its headquarters in Falun and its political stance is independent liberal (Swedish : oberoende liberal). [1] It is published in tabloid format. [3] In 2008, it was acquired by Mittmedia, [4] and is fully owned by the company. [5]
Falu Kuriren sold 29,400 copies in 1996. [1]
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