LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appealing to emotion or stereotypes) to favor liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate Faktograf Left-Center biased based on its topic selection, which often focuses on issues emphasized by progressive policy discourse, such as misinformation, climate reporting, and public health. However, the organization demonstrates High factual reporting due to its transparent methodology, nonprofit structure, and membership in the International Fact-Checking Network, which requires adherence to recognized fact-checking standards.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-2.0)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: Croatia
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Faktograf – Association for an Informed Public is a Croatian nonprofit media organization focused on fact-checking and journalism development. According to its About page, the association publishes the Faktograf.hr portal, the first media outlet in Croatia dedicated specifically to fact-checking. The organization advocates for critical thinking, contextual journalism, and an informed public while participating in international fact-checking networks and media initiatives.
Read our profile on Croatia’s media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
The nonprofit Faktograf – Association for an Informed Public publishes the Faktograf.hr portal and operates as a civil society organization. According to the organization page, the launch of the Faktograf.hr portal was financially supported by the National Endowment for Democracy, the TechSoup Foundation, and the United States Department of State through the U.S. Embassy in Zagreb. The association also participates in various collaborative projects and journalism initiatives focused on media literacy and misinformation.
Analysis / Bias
The Faktograf association focuses on fact-checking, media literacy, and investigations into misinformation, particularly related to health, digital fraud, and public policy.
For example, the article Uncovering fraud on social networks examines digital scams and references broader cybersecurity concerns reported by international organizations.
Another project described in “Dangerous to health” project: Factograph exposes health misinformation focuses on combating health misinformation in collaboration with doctors and patient groups. The organization’s fact-checking work is also formally recognized through its profile with the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN), which requires adherence to standards related to transparency, methodology, and corrections. While its reporting generally follows fact-checking standards, the topics covered—such as climate policy, misinformation, and public health—sometimes align with narratives more commonly emphasized by center-left media outlets.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years. They are an IFCN fact checker.
Overall, we rate Faktograf Left-Center biased based on its topic selection, which often focuses on issues emphasized by progressive policy discourse, such as misinformation, climate reporting, and public health. However, the organization demonstrates High factual reporting due to its transparent methodology, nonprofit structure, and membership in the International Fact-Checking Network, which requires adherence to recognized fact-checking standards. (D. Van Zandt 03/08/2026)
Source: https://faktograf.hr/
Last Updated on March 8, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check
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