What is "kvinnheringen"

Kvinnheringen is the local newspaper for the county of Kvinnherad in Western Norway. It was founded and first released in 1973, and today has a circulation of approx. 5000. It is released on a tri-weekly basis, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. In addition to its hard copy circulation, the newspaper also delivers its paper digitally to readers in the entire world. It also has a strong Facebook following, with more than 3000 members, almost 60% of its total circulation.

The paper is the recipient of the 17th European Newspaper Award in the category of local newspaper.