Ivan Kristoffersen
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Ivan Kolbjørn Kristoffersen (born 21 January 1931) is a Norwegian newspaper editor.
He was born in Tromsø
as a son of Henry Kristian Kristoffersen (1896–1981) and Klara Henriette Olufsen (1897–1984). He finished his secondary education in 1951 and graduated from the Norwegian Journalist Academy in 1954. In the same year he became an apprentice of hometown newspaper Nordlys
. He was promoted to subeditor in 1964, feature editor in 1974 and political editor in 1976. His only absence from Nordlys came in 1972 when he was press secretary for the Norwegian UN
delegation, and from 1979 to 1981 when he was a State Secretary
for the Labour Party
in the Ministry of Fisheries
. From 1982 to his retirement in 1997 he was the editor-in-chief.
He was known for supporting Norwegian European Communities membership in 1972, but opposing Norwegian European Union membership in 1994. After retiring he has been adjunct docent
at Bodø University College
and an adviser at the University of Tromsø
. From 1998 to 2001 he chaired the Broadcasting Council
. He was decorated with the HM The King's Medal of Merit
in 1997 and the Fritt Ord Honorary Award in 2000.
Kristoffersen was married to nurse Anne Johanne Lorentzen from 1958 to 1993. He was then a cohabitant with Oddny Aleksandersen
from 1993 to 1995.
He was born in Tromsø
Tromsø
Tromsø is a city and municipality in Troms county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the city of Tromsø.Tromsø city is the ninth largest urban area in Norway by population, and the seventh largest city in Norway by population...
as a son of Henry Kristian Kristoffersen (1896–1981) and Klara Henriette Olufsen (1897–1984). He finished his secondary education in 1951 and graduated from the Norwegian Journalist Academy in 1954. In the same year he became an apprentice of hometown newspaper Nordlys
Nordlys
Nordlys is a Norwegian newspaper published in Tromsø, covering the region of Troms, and the largest newspaper in Northern Norway. Chief editor is Anders Opdahl. Nordlys was founded in 1902 by Alfred Eriksen, who also was its first editor-in-chief. Among the later editors are Ivan Kristoffersen, who...
. He was promoted to subeditor in 1964, feature editor in 1974 and political editor in 1976. His only absence from Nordlys came in 1972 when he was press secretary for the Norwegian UN
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
delegation, and from 1979 to 1981 when he was a State Secretary
State Secretary (Norway)
In Norway, a State Secretary is a partisan political position within the executive branch of government. Contrary to the position Secretary of State in many other countries, the Norwegian State Secretary does not head his or her Ministry, rather, they are second in rank to a Minister...
for the Labour Party
Norwegian Labour Party
The Labour Party is a social-democratic political party in Norway. It is the senior partner in the current Norwegian government as part of the Red-Green Coalition, and its leader, Jens Stoltenberg, is the current Prime Minister of Norway....
in the Ministry of Fisheries
Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs
The Royal Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs is a Norwegian ministry responsible for fisheries industry, aquaculture industry, seafood safety, fish health and welfare, harbours, water transport infrastructure and emergency preparedness for pollution incidents. It is led by Lisbeth...
. From 1982 to his retirement in 1997 he was the editor-in-chief.
He was known for supporting Norwegian European Communities membership in 1972, but opposing Norwegian European Union membership in 1994. After retiring he has been adjunct docent
Docent
Docent is a title at some European universities to denote a specific academic appointment within a set structure of academic ranks below professor . Docent is also used at some universities generically for a person who has the right to teach...
at Bodø University College
Bodø University College
The University of Nordland , previously Bodø University College, is a public university located is located in Bodø, Norway. The university is located 10 km outside the city centre...
and an adviser at the University of Tromsø
University of Tromsø
The University of Tromsø is the world's northernmost university. Located in the city of Tromsø, Norway, it was established in 1968, and opened in 1972. It is one of eight universities in Norway. The University of Tromsø is the largest research and educational institution in northern Norway...
. From 1998 to 2001 he chaired the Broadcasting Council
Broadcasting Council (Norway)
The Broadcasting Council is an advisory board to the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation .The role of the Broadcasting Council is to discuss and comment on NRK's programming agenda for Norwegian radio and television, as well as to advise on administrative and financial matters...
. He was decorated with the HM The King's Medal of Merit
HM The King's Medal of Merit
The King's Medal of Merit is a Norwegian award. It was instituted in 1908 to reward meritorious achievements in the fields of art, science, business and public service. It is divided in two classes: gold and silver. The medal in gold is rewarded for extraordinary achievements of importance to the...
in 1997 and the Fritt Ord Honorary Award in 2000.
Kristoffersen was married to nurse Anne Johanne Lorentzen from 1958 to 1993. He was then a cohabitant with Oddny Aleksandersen
Oddny Aleksandersen
Oddny Aleksandersen, born , is a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.Born in Vadsø, she chaired the local party chapter in Vadsø from 1979 to 1982 and was a member of the executive committee of Vadsø municipal council from 1979 to 1983...
from 1993 to 1995.