''Vi over 60'' (

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: ''We over 60'') is a Norwegian language monthly magazine for seniors and is published in

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History and profile

''Vi over 60'' was established in 1979. The magazine is published on a monthly basis. It has been owned by different companies. In 1999, the owner and publisher of the magazine, Grieg Media AS, was acquired by the Belgian media company

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and

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. In June 2008, the company was sold by them to the Norwegian media group,

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. The magazine is published by Grieg Media AS, now a subsidiary of Aller Media. Its headquarters is in Bergen. The target audience of ''Vi over 60'' is the 60-plus men and women. The monthly covers articles on health and

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, law and rights, including

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and legal and financial issues, and travel reports. Johanne Grieg Kippenbroeck served as the

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of the magazine. In 2003, ''Vi over 60'' was the recipient of the best magazine award in Norway.

Circulation

''Vi over 60'' sold 86,000 copies in 1999. The circulation of the magazine was 90,277 copies in 2011. Its circulation was 84,670 copies in 2013.

References

External links

Official website
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