LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate progressive/liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes) to favor progressive/liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information, but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate Necenzurirano as left-center biased due to their tendency to emphasize issues and scandals involving right-wing politicians while lightly critiquing the left. They are rated Mostly Factual due to poor sourcing practices, such as reliance on social media sources, which can occasionally impact the reliability of their reporting.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL
Country: Slovenia
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FACTUAL
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
Necenzurirano.Si is a Slovenian investigative journalism website that began operating in February 2020. The platform focuses on investigative journalism, commentary, analyses, and interviews. Necenzurirano is known for its in-depth investigative journalism in Slovenia. It covers a range of topics, including corruption, political misconduct, and other issues of public interest.
View our profile on media and government in Slovenia.
Funded by / Ownership
Providentia d.o.o. owns Necenzurirano and generates revenue through advertising and reader donations. It was founded by journalists Primož Cirman, Tomaž Modic, and Vesna Vuković. Ownership details are not explicitly stated on the website.
Analysis / Bias
Vesna Vuković, the former founder of Necenzurirano, is allegedly linked to SEE M. & C., a consultancy. The potential financial transactions between SEE M. & C. and Robert Golob of GEN-I have prompted inquiries about editorial independence. Vuković later served as the General Secretary of the Freedom Movement (Gibanje Svoboda), a center-left party led by Dr. Robert Golob, also Slovenia’s Prime Minister.
Necenzurirano exhibits a left-center bias through its editorial choices and language, often using loaded language and framing that reflect a left-leaning perspective. Headlines and articles frequently criticize right-wing politicians and parties. For example, in “Logar has missed its moment. Even for those dissatisfied with SDS, it is unclear, foggy.” the negative wording about Anže Logar, a member of the conservative Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS), influences readers’ perceptions before engaging with the content, indicating potential editorial bias.
Another article we analyzed, “Why doesn’t Jelinčič bother us with a camera in front of the kindergarten,” similarly shows bias. The title frames Jelinčič’s actions as problematic, relying on social media posts and the author’s commentary without direct citations or hyperlinks to primary sources. This reliance on social media, which often lacks thorough fact-checking processes, can affect the article’s credibility.
Necenzurirano’s focus on Jelinčič in the context of immigration shows their tendency to emphasize scandals involving right-wing politicians, suggesting a left-leaning bias. This prioritization may influence public perception against right-wing viewpoints. However, the site is also critical of the left. For example, they state, “On the right they are ready for elections, on the left they are not,” criticizing the center-left’s lack of preparedness and coherent narrative for the European elections. This piece contrasts the right wing’s clear messages with the left’s more complex communication and addresses issues like Gaza.
Necenzurirano is predominantly left-leaning, evidenced by its consistent criticism of right-wing parties and figures. The involvement of its key journalists with political figures and their roles within the government also suggests a left-leaning bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Necenzurirano as left-center biased due to their tendency to emphasize issues and scandals involving right-wing politicians while lightly critiquing the left. They are rated Mostly Factual due to poor sourcing practices, such as reliance on social media sources, which can occasionally impact the reliability of their reporting. (M. Huitsing 05/22/2024)
Source: https://necenzurirano.si/
Last Updated on May 22, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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