Arbeidets Rett
A local newspaper serving Røros and surrounding communities in Norway.
Last updated August 25, 2026
Overview
Arbeidets Rett is a local Norwegian newspaper based in Røros Municipality. It is part of the local press tradition of the Røros region and serves readers through reporting on municipal affairs, community life, local business, culture, and other subjects of regional interest. The publication first appeared under the name Mauren on 16 January 1907. It adopted the name Arbeidets Rett on 4 January 1912, establishing the title that it continues to use today. The newspaper operates as a community-focused media outlet rather than as a national general-interest publication. Its editorial role is closely connected to the communities around Røros, where local newspapers provide reporting, public debate, announcements, and documentation of civic and cultural life. The title's principal geographic identity is therefore Røros, although its market is described more broadly as the surrounding local area in Norway. Arbeidets Rett has traditionally been a print newspaper and, according to the available reference material, is published three times per week. The publication reported a circulation of 8,441 copies in 2007. No more recent circulation figure is established in the supplied material. Like many local newspapers, it has also developed an online presence through its official website, retten.no, although the available sources do not provide a detailed breakdown of its digital products, subscription model, audience metrics, or newsroom structure. The newspaper is associated with A-Pressen ownership and the Amedia media group. The supplied reference material identifies A-Pressen as its owner and records that Arbeidets Rett was named media house of the year within the Amedia group in 2025. This recognition indicates continued relevance within its parent media network, but the available sources do not provide the award criteria or a fuller account of the initiatives that led to the award. Arbeidets Rett remains an active local newspaper brand. Its historical continuity—from Mauren in 1907 to the Arbeidets Rett title from 1912 onward—makes it part of the long-established Norwegian local press landscape. Publicly documented information in the supplied material is limited, so details such as the original founder, current editor, exact ownership structure, financial performance, digital readership, and current circulation are not stated here.
History
Arbeidets Rett is a local newspaper from Røros Municipality in Norway. Its documented history begins on 16 January 1907, when it was first published under the title Mauren. The publication changed its name to Arbeidets Rett on 4 January 1912, and the latter title has been used since then. The newspaper developed within Norway's local press system, where regional publications serve as recurring sources of information about municipal government, local organizations, business, cultural activities, public events, and community affairs. Its identity is closely linked to Røros and the surrounding area rather than to the national newspaper market. The available source material does not identify the original founder or describe the political, organizational, or editorial circumstances surrounding the 1912 renaming. Arbeidets Rett has been published three times per week. A circulation figure of 8,441 copies is recorded for 2007, although no later circulation number is provided in the supplied references. The newspaper's official web presence is retten.no. The sources do not give a detailed account of when its digital service began or how its online publishing operation is organized. Ownership is associated in the available material with A-Pressen. The publication is also connected with the Amedia media group, reflecting the consolidation of many Norwegian local newspapers within larger media networks. The supplied reference identifies A-Pressen as the owner and states that Arbeidets Rett was named media house of the year within Amedia in 2025. This recognition is the latest dated development included in the reference material and suggests that the title continues to hold an acknowledged position within its group. Beyond these points, the public information supplied for this entry is limited. There is no reliable information here about the newspaper's founding personnel, successive editors, newsroom size, current circulation, revenue, subscription base, political orientation, or specific editorial campaigns. Accordingly, the history is best understood as a concise account of the title's documented origin, name change, local role, publication frequency, ownership association, and continuing activity.
- 2025Named Amedia media house of the year
Arbeidets Rett was named media house of the year within the Amedia media group.
- 2007Recorded circulation of 8,441 copies
The available reference records a circulation of 8,441 copies for 2007.
- 1912Adopted the Arbeidets Rett name
The publication began using the name Arbeidets Rett on 4 January 1912.
- 1907First published as Mauren
The newspaper was first published in Røros on 16 January 1907 under the name Mauren.
Products and positioning
Local news and community media serving Røros and nearby areas.
Arbeidets Rett newspaperLocal newspaper1912
The core product is a local newspaper serving Røros and nearby communities. It publishes reporting and information relevant to municipal life, local society, business, culture, and community events. The available reference describes a publication schedule of three issues per week. A 2007 circulation figure of 8,441 copies is documented, but no current circulation data is supplied.
retten.noDigital news service
The official website of Arbeidets Rett provides the newspaper's online presence. The supplied sources confirm the website but do not describe its specific sections, subscription arrangements, archive, digital audience, or publishing frequency.
Flagship businesses
- Three-times-weekly newspaper publication
- Online news service at retten.no
Recent events
- 2025Arbeidets Rett named media house of the year in the Amedia group
Arbeidets Rett received the Media House of the Year recognition within the Amedia media group. The supplied reference does not specify the judging criteria or the work cited by the award.
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