Østhavet () is a local Norwegian newspaper published in Vardø Municipality in Finnmark county.Store norske leksikon: Østhavet.Østhavet homepage. The newspaper was established in 1997 and it serves the settlements of Vardø and Kiberg. The newspaper is published every Thursday and usually has 16-20 pages. The chief editor is Jan S. Krogh. The newspaper was named Norway's Local Newspaper of the Year (Årets lokalavis) in 1997.Østhavet ble årets lokalavis. 1998. Journalisten (April 3).Store norske leksikon: Årets lokalavis.
Circulation According to the Norwegian Audit Bureau of Circulations and National Association of Local Newspapers, Østhavet has had the following annual circulation: 1996: 1,265 1997: 1,612 1998: 1,496 1999: 1,291 2000: 1,572 2001: 1,381 2002: 1,454 2003: 1,653 2004: 1,731 2005: 1,730 2006: 1,7532007: 1,776 2008: 1,513 2009: 1,567 2010: 1,664 2011: 1,666 2012: 1,707 2013: 1,664 2014: 1,608 2015: 1,447 2016: 1,401Medienorge: Opplagstall norske aviser.
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External links Østhavet homepage