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- Overall, we rate Novi List as Least Biased due to its balanced coverage of political events and social issues. We also rate them as Mostly Factual rather than High due to a lack of transparency regarding their ownership.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (-1.0)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (2.2)
Country: Croatia
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Novi List is a Croatian daily newspaper founded in 1900 and based in Rijeka. It is one of the oldest Croatian newspapers and novilist.hr serves as the newspaper’s online platform. It provides news coverage on various topics, including politics, economy, culture, and sports. Over the years, it has become a significant player in the Croatian media landscape.
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Funded by / Ownership
Media Solutions owns Novi List, which was acquired from JOJ Media House. The paper has frequently changed ownership, and there is limited transparency about its ownership details. The publisher is Novi List d.d. The newspaper’s revenue is generated through subscriptions, advertising, and printed and digital edition sales.
Analysis / Bias
Novi List extensively covers political events and figures, mainly focusing on PM Andrej Plenković, leader of the center-right Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ). The newspaper reports on Plenković’s administration’s achievements, such as the article “Plenković: During the mandate of our Government, there have never been more employed, never fewer unemployed and never higher salaries'” which reports the record number of employed individuals in Croatia, presenting these developments as accomplishments. Additionally, Novi List covers controversies involving Plenković, such as his derogatory remarks about opposition members and the leak of internal meeting recordings, providing a balanced view by presenting successes and criticisms.
Novi List often emphasizes government initiatives, emphasizing positive outcomes, such as current measures to raise public sector wages. It also covers social issues, including minority rights and social justice. In its reporting on Plenković’s statements, the newspaper reported his commitment to ensuring minority rights and inclusive policies.
Regarding the opposition, such as the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Novi List recently published an article about the upcoming election for the new president of the Social Democratic Party (SDP). The article discusses whether to continue supporting Zoran Milanović or seek new leadership. The SDP is one of the main opposition parties in Croatia and is traditionally positioned as center-left. The article appears to present the situation in a balanced manner without favoring any side.
Regarding sourcing, Novi List frequently cites sources such as TV stations like Television N1, direct quotes, and social media posts in its articles.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Novi List as Least Biased due to its balanced coverage of political events and social issues. We also rate them as Mostly Factual rather than High due to a lack of transparency regarding their ownership. (M. Huitsing 06/22/2024) Updated (02/15/2025)
Source: https://www.novilist.hr/
Last Updated on February 15, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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