Aftonbladet facts for kids
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First ever Aftonbladet issue, published 6 December 1830
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| Type | daily newspaper |
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| Format | tabloid |
| Owner(s) | LO (9%) Schibsted (91%) |
| Founder(s) | Lars Johan Hierta |
| Founded | 6 December 1830 |
| Language | Swedish |
| Headquarters | Västra Järnvägsgatan 21, Stockholm |
| Circulation | 310,900 (2010) |
| ISSN | 1103-9000 |
Aftonbladet is a very old and well-known newspaper in Sweden. It first came out on December 6, 1830. A man named Lars Johan Hierta started it. At first, it supported ideas about freedom and individual rights. Later, it became owned by groups that supported workers' rights and social fairness.
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Aftonbladet: Sweden's Popular Newspaper
Aftonbladet is one of the biggest newspapers in Sweden. It is published every day. It helps people stay informed about what is happening in their country and around the world.
How Aftonbladet Started
The newspaper was founded by Lars Johan Hierta in 1830. He was a very important person in Sweden. He wanted to create a newspaper that shared new ideas. At that time, Aftonbladet supported ideas of freedom and individual rights for people. This was a new way of thinking for many newspapers back then.
A Newspaper's Journey Through Time
Over many years, Aftonbladet changed. In 1956, it was bought by groups that worked to help regular people and workers. These groups believed in making society fairer for everyone. This change meant the newspaper started to focus more on topics important to working people.
Aftonbladet is written in the Swedish language. Its main office is in Stockholm, the capital city of Sweden. In 2010, about 310,900 copies of the newspaper were printed each day. This shows how many people read it!
What Kind of Newspaper Is It?
Aftonbladet is a daily newspaper. This means it comes out every single day. It is printed in a tabloid format. Tabloid newspapers are smaller and easier to hold than some other newspapers. They often have lots of pictures and easy-to-read articles.
Images for kids
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The first page of the first issue of Aftonbladet
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In a hand-written bill from the Stockholm riots during the Revolutions of 1848, support for the then-banned Aftonbladet is coupled with a call for overturning the monarchy and instituting a republic.
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Aftonbladet's booth during Almedalen week 2014, Visby, Gotland, Sweden
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Aftonbladet's headquarters in Stockholm
See also
In Spanish: Aftonbladet para niños
