tidning

Tidning is the Swedish term for a newspaper or periodical that publishes news and other content, such as culture, sports, and opinion pieces. Historically printed, tidning can also refer to digital editions in modern usage. The word derives from tid, meaning time, with the suffix -ning indicating a process or product.

In Sweden, the development of tidningar began in the 17th century with the emergence of printed news sheets and government gazettes. The Post- och Inrikes Tidningar, established around 1645, is among the oldest surviving periodicals and served as the official channel for state notices. Over the following centuries private newspapers appeared, and by the 19th and 20th centuries the newspaper became a central medium for national and local news, opinion, and advertising. Today tidningar exist in many formats, from broadsheet and tabloid-style daily papers to weekly and regional editions, as well as online-only publications.

A typical tidning includes news reporting, editorials, interviews, features, culture, business, sports, and a classifieds section. In addition to news reporting, editorial pages present opinions on public affairs. The production of tidningar combines reporting, fact-checking, layout, and printing, with modern publishers often running digital platforms, mobile apps, and social media to reach readers. Revenue historically relied on a mix of paid subscriptions and advertising; the digital era has introduced subscription models, paywalls, and targeted advertising. The Swedish press landscape is characterized by a tradition of editorial independence and public debate, though ownership structures and market pressures influence coverage. The term tidning remains widely used to denote a newspaper, regardless of print or digital format.