Smålandsposten is a Swedish language local morning newspaper published in Växjö, Southern Sweden. It is one of the earliest newspapers in the country. Smålandsposten was established in 1866. The paper is based in Växjö and has been published in tabloid format since 1 March 2001. It has a conservative leaning and fully focuses on local news. Magnus Karlsson is the editor-in-chief of the paper. Smålandsposten is the recipient of the European Newspaper Award of 2009 in the category of local newspaper for its spectacular reportages on local events. In 2010 the circulation of Smålandsposten was 38,600 copies. The paper had a circulation of 35,400 copies in 2012 and 34,900 copies in 2013.