Greek City Times – Bias and Credibility

Greek City Times is rated Right-Center with Mixed factual reporting by Media Bias Fact Check.

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RIGHT-CENTER BIAS

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Detailed Report

Bias Rating: RIGHT-CENTER (4.0)
Factual Reporting: MIXED (4.8)
Country: Australia
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY

History

Founded in 2017, Greek City Times is an Australian-based online news and lifestyle publication focused on Greece, the Greek diaspora, culture, travel, religion, entertainment, and international news affecting Greek communities. The publication is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, and serves a global Greek audience.  

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Funded by / Ownership

Greek City Times is owned and operated by Greek City Times Pty Ltd, based in Sydney, Australia. Revenue is generated through advertising and sponsored content. Ownership transparency is moderate, with company and contact information disclosed, though limited information is provided regarding individual ownership.

Analysis / Bias

Greek City Times covers news primarily through a Greek national and diaspora perspective. Reporting is generally factual, but story selection and framing often favor Greek cultural, religious, and geopolitical interests.

For example, “Germany Approves Eurofighter Sale to Turkey, Overriding Greece’s Objections” cites information from Clash Report and statements from German officials.  However, the headline emphasizes Greece’s objections rather than the broader defense agreement, demonstrating a Greek-interest framing bias.

Similarly, “Ceasefire Shattered in Gaza: Hamas Attacks Israeli Forces in Rafah, IDF Responds with Airstrikes” is based largely on information from Israeli military statements. The sourcing is generally reliable; however, the headline attributes responsibility for the ceasefire breakdown primarily to Hamas, reflecting a framing choice that favors one interpretation of events rather than presenting competing claims equally. Greek City Times also publishes Greek religious news, such as “Over 1.1 Million Faithful Venerate Holy Belt of the Theotokos in Belgrade,” which relies on reports from the Serbian Orthodox Church and Orthodox media organizations. While the article accurately attributes attendance figures to church sources, it presents religious traditions and miraculous claims as factual narratives without providing historical context or alternative viewpoints. This reflects the publication’s strong affinity for Orthodox Christianity and demonstrates bias through source selection and religious framing rather than through factual inaccuracies.

Finally, “The Patriarchate of Jerusalem: Israeli Shelling of Orthodox Cultural Center Embodies Unjustifiable Targeting of Civilian Infrastructure in Gaza” relies primarily on a statement issued by the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem. While this is a legitimate primary source, it is also an interested party in the dispute. The article largely reproduces the Patriarchate’s position without substantial balancing of viewpoints, indicating bias through source selection. 

Failed Fact Checks

• A clip shows flash flooding in Athens ‘yesterday’. – Misleading

Overall, we rate Greek City Times Right-Center Biased based on story selection that consistently favors Greek national, cultural, Orthodox Christian, and diaspora interests. We also rate the source Mixed Factual rather than High due to inconsistent sourcing standards, weak transparency, and a misleading claim. (M. Huitsing 06/08/2026)

Source: https://greekcitytimes.com/

Last Updated on June 8, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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