_01.jpg) Ny Kongensgade in Copenhagen where Altinget's logo is visible | |
| Company type | Independent business |
|---|---|
| Industry | Online newspaper |
| Founded | 1 January 2000; 25 years ago (2000-01-01) |
| Founder | Rasmus Nielsen |
| Headquarters | Ny Kongensgade 10, 1472 København, Denmark |
Area served | Scandinavia |
| Website | www |
Altinget.dk or most often simplyAltinget is a politically independent Danishonline newspaper coveringDanish politics. It has are the largest editorial staff atChristiansborg, the home of the Danish Parliament, theFolketing.[1] It has offices onNy Kongensgade inCopenhagen.
Altinget was founded in January 2000 by Rasmus Nielsen, who was the editor-in-chief and managing director from 2000 until 2017. Nielsen remains the owner ofAltinget and holds the office of chairman of the media's decision-making executive committee. In 2014,Altinget opened a branch inSweden with headquarters in its capitalStockholm.[2] Jakob Nielsen was appointed editor-in-chief in 2017.[3] In November 2019, Christoph Nørgaard was appointedAltinget's managing director.[4] In 2022, they also opened inNorway.[5]
In 2004, the newspaper was the first medium to receive the eJour award fromDanmarks Journalisthøjskole in recognition of good internet journalism inScandinavia. At the 2009 European Parliament election in June (week 23),Altinget toppedDanske Specialmedier's list of websites with the most visitors.[6]
In 2010,Altinget received the Anders Bording Media Award.[7]
In 2015,Altinget received the Danish Publicist Club's award forpublic service. The jury, which consisted of Christian Jensen, Thomas Svaneborg, A.P. Mathiasen,Connie Hedegaard, Jacob Mollerup, Per Mikael Jensen, Elisabet Svane, Kim Hundevadt and Jacob Moll gave the award.[8]