Norway's oldest newspaper still in print published its very first edition in 1767
Founded during the Enlightenment, Norway's oldest active newspaper has survived through the Napoleonic Wars and world conflicts to remain a primary source of news for over 250 years.
In 1767, the first edition of 'Adresseavisen' was published in Trondheim under a royal privilege from the King of Denmark-Norway. Originally named for its focus on advertisements and public notices, the paper evolved into a vital journalistic institution. It has documented the birth of the modern Norwegian nation and the transition from hand-pressed sheets to the digital age.
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