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- Overall, we rate NineForNews.nl as right-biased due to its conservative editorial choices and language. Its content is factually questionable due to the promotion of conspiracy theories, sensationalist framing, and lack of transparency regarding its ownership.
Detailed Report
Questionable Reasoning: Poor Sourcing, Conspiracy Theories, Pseudoscience, Lack of Transparency
Bias Rating: EXTREME RIGHT
Factual Reporting: LOW
Country: Netherlands
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: EXCELLENT
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: LOW CREDIBILITY
History
NineForNews.nl, established in 2013, is a Dutch online news platform focusing on alternative news and conspiracy theories. Initially, it began as an information website focusing on chemtrails, UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System), radiation, vaccinations, and extraterrestrial life. It also served as a platform where individuals could report UFO sightings. Over time, the site expanded its content to include a broader range of conspiracy theories and alternative news. It positions itself as a free and independent news platform, often questioning mainstream narratives.
Read our profile on the Netherlands government and media.
Funded by / Ownership
The website does not transparently disclose details about its ownership. The platform generates revenue through advertisements, sponsored content, and donations.
Analysis / Bias
NineForNews.nl is known for promoting conspiracy theories and sensationalist content. The website exhibits a right-leaning bias, which is evident in its editorial choices and language. It frequently uses emotionally loaded language and framing that reflect a conservative perspective. Headlines and articles often emphasize distrust in government and mainstream media, promoting alternative narratives and conspiracy theories. Examples of their favored conspiracy theories from their “About Us” page include chemtrails, radiation, and extraterrestrial life. For example, the article titled “Rechtszaak tegen pandemieverdrag, minister Dijkstra gedagvaard wegens ‘onrechtmatig tekenen’” discusses legal action against a Dutch minister related to a pandemic treaty. The article frames the situation as governmental overreach and emphasizes skepticism towards official policies.
Another article, “Dit is de echte reden waarom AstraZeneca zijn COVID-19-vaccin van de markt haalde: ‘Ronduit verbazingwekkend’” claims to reveal hidden truths about the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. It uses sensational language to doubt the vaccine’s safety and effectiveness, aligning with the site’s tendency to promote vaccine skepticism.
The website generally supports its articles with selective information and sources that align with its ideological stance, often omitting broader perspectives and factual counterarguments. This selective sourcing can contribute to a perception of bias and significantly affect the credibility of its content.
NineForNews.nl’s story choices reflect a clear bias towards conservative viewpoints and skepticism of mainstream narratives. The site is also critical of political parties like Democrats 66 (D66), a centrist to center-left party in the Netherlands known for its progressive stances. For example, the article “Van Meijeren haalt snoeihard uit: die ‘D’ in ‘D66’ is zeer misleidend en moet vervangen worden door een extra 6” reports on Van Meijeren’s harsh criticism of D66. This statement reflects Van Meijeren’s opinion rather than an objective fact, and the site reports his words without critical analysis or counterpoints, which can mislead readers about the context and validity of his claims.
While the site accurately quotes Van Meijeren, its selection of stories and reporting tone indicate its right-leaning and anti-establishment bias, which is consistent with NineForNews.nl’s tendency to feature sensationalist and critical viewpoints, particularly against mainstream and centrist political entities like D66.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years. See above.
Overall, we rate NineForNews.nl as right-biased due to its conservative editorial choices and language. Its content is factually questionable due to the promotion of conspiracy theories, sensationalist framing, and lack of transparency regarding its ownership. (M. Huitsing 06/29/2024)
Source: https://www.ninefornews.nl/
Last Updated on June 29, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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