Sveriges Radio
Coordinates: 59°20′5″N 18°6′5″E / 59.33472°N 18.10139°E / 59.33472; 18.10139
| Type | Public broadcasting |
|---|---|
| Country | Sweden |
| Availability | National |
| Launch date | 1925 (radio) 1956 (television) |
| Former names | Radiotjänst (1925-1957) |
| Official website | www.sr.se |
Sveriges Radio AB (SR) – Swedish Radio Ltd – is Sweden's national publicly funded radio broadcaster. The Swedish public-broadcasting system is in many respects modelled after the one used in the United Kingdom, and Sveriges Radio - like Sveriges Television - shares many characteristics with its British counterpart, the BBC.
Sveriges Radio is a public limited company, owned by an independent foundation, and funded through a licensing fee determined by the Swedish Parliament. No advertising is permitted. SR's status could be described as that of a quasi-autonomous non-governmental organization.
Read more about Sveriges Radio: History, National Radio, Local Radio, Other Channels, SR International
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