LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate Faktisk.no as Least Biased due to its evidence-based fact-checking methodology and editorial independence. We rate its factual reporting as High because of transparent funding, documented sourcing, and IFCN certification.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (-0.7)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (0.5)
Country: Norway
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: EXCELLENT
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Faktisk.no was established on July 5, 2017, as a Norwegian fact-checking organization formed through collaboration among major media outlets. According to its About page, it was created to counter misinformation, fake news, and influence operations in Norwegian society. It operates as a non-profit newsroom and is a member of both the European Fact-Checking Network (EFCSN) and the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN), adhering to the IFCN Code of Principles.
Read our profile on Norwegian media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
Faktisk.no AS is owned by Schibsted, Aller Media, NRK, TV 2, Polaris Media, and Amedia. Each owner contributes an annual operational grant. Full funding disclosures, including detailed annual accounts and project grants, are published on its Financing page. Additional funding includes educational grants, European Commission projects, and partnerships such as Meta’s fact-checking collaboration. The organization does not generate profit for owners.
Analysis / Bias
Faktisk.no is a professional fact-checking outlet focused on verifying claims using documented evidence and primary sources.
For example, in Claims kindergartens have “pool rooms”: – No basis in reality, the outlet investigates viral allegations by interviewing officials, reviewing policy documents, and presenting contextual evidence before concluding the claim lacks foundation.
In Trump and the missing Epstein files, the reporting carefully distinguishes between documented records, missing files, and allegations, clearly noting where verification is not possible.
Language is generally neutral and evidence-based. While some topics may involve politically sensitive claims, the reporting format remains investigative rather than opinion-driven. Transparency standards exceed industry norms due to detailed funding disclosures and adherence to Norwegian press ethics and the IFCN code.
Failed Fact Checks
- No failed fact checks by IFCN-approved organizations were found. Faktisk.no itself is an IFCN signatory and is subject to annual independent compliance review.
Overall, we rate Faktisk.no as Least Biased due to its evidence-based fact-checking methodology and editorial independence. We rate its factual reporting as High because of transparent funding, documented sourcing, and IFCN certification. (D. Van Zandt 03/04/2026)
Source: https://www.faktisk.no/
Last Updated on March 4, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check
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