Avisen.dk
A Danish tabloid news website covering politics, news, entertainment, debate and podcasts.
Last updated September 26, 2026
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Overview
Avisen.dk is a Danish tabloid news website (netavis) that delivers broad coverage of news, debate, entertainment and podcasts. According to its own homepage, it aims to provide overview and engaging stories for the reader's day. The site is politically cross-spectrum (tværpolitisk) and focuses on politics, news and entertainment, supplementing its own editorial output with news material from the Ritzau news agency. The publication was originally operated by Nyhedsavisen and later by Freeway ApS. Ownership has changed over time: it was 51 percent owned by the LO-owned A-Pressen and 49 percent by Freeway, and today it is 100 percent owned by Freeway. The editor-in-chief (ansvarshavende chefredaktør) is Per Kuskner. As a digital-only tabloid, Avisen.dk competes in the crowded Danish online news market, offering a mix of hard news, politics, entertainment and opinion. Its content ranges from breaking news stories to lighter fare, and it has embraced podcasting as part of its offering. The site is accessible at avisen.dk and is aimed at a general Danish readership.
History
Avisen.dk is a Danish tabloid news website that was originally operated by Nyhedsavisen and later by Freeway ApS. At one stage it was 51 percent owned by the LO-owned A-Pressen and 49 percent owned by Freeway; today it is 100 percent owned by Freeway. The editor-in-chief is Per Kuskner. The site is politically cross-spectrum and focuses on politics, news and entertainment, supplementing its editorial content with material from the Ritzau news agency. A background article about the re-establishment of Avisen.dk was archived on 29 April 2015 via the Wayback Machine, indicating that the publication underwent a relaunch or restructuring around that period.
Originally operated by Nyhedsavisen
Later operated by Freeway ApS
Ownership split: 51% A-Pressen (LO-owned), 49% Freeway
Now 100% owned by Freeway
Background article on re-establishment archived on 29 April 2015
Products and positioning
Cross-political Danish tabloid news website focused on politics, news and entertainment.
Avisen.dk news website
Danish tabloid news website covering news, debate, entertainment and podcasts.
Podcasts
Podcast offerings as part of the site's content mix.
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