RIGHT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources are slight to moderately conservative in bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes) to favor conservative causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Right-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate Romania TV as Right-Center biased due to editorial positions that moderately favor the right. We also rate them as Mixed for factual reporting due to a few cases of misinformation and poor sourcing practices.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT-CENTER (3.9)
Factual Reporting: MIXED (4.8)
Country: Romania
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: TV Station
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
Romania TV was founded in 2011 by businessman and former politician Sebastian Ghiță after splitting from Realitatea TV. The station quickly gained notoriety for its sensationalist coverage. Ghiță, who fled Romania in 2016 to evade corruption charges, is still believed to exert control over the channel.
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Funded by / Ownership
Sebastian Ghiță privately owns Romania TV and generates revenue primarily through advertising and government-linked sponsorships. Critics argue that the channel benefits from indirect political funding, given its consistent alignment with nationalist and populist figures.
Analysis / Bias
Romania TV leans right, frequently favoring nationalist and populist narratives. The channel often criticizes the Romanian opposition and European Union policies while supporting politicians aligned with conservative agendas. Sensationalism is a defining feature, with emotionally charged headlines and exaggerated claims used to attract viewership. For example, during anti-government protests in 2017, Romania TV falsely claimed that demonstrators were paid by George Soros, a common conspiracy theory used to discredit civil movements. This claim was later debunked by multiple sources but contributed to misleading public perception.
Articles and headlines usually feature sensational headlines like this What Marcel Ciolacu said to Gigi Becali at the FCSB-Manchester United match: “If Georgescu rapes a chicken, everyone will say that the chicken should have been raped.” The landowner from Pipera blocked Călin Georgescu for sending him an anti-Semitic message. There is no sourcing in this article.
Besides right-leaning stories and evidence of some misinformation, most stories are rooted in fact, earning a Mixed Factual rating.
Failed Fact Checks
Overall, we rate Romania TV as Right-Center biased due to editorial positions that moderately favor the right. We also rate them as Mixed for factual reporting due to a few cases of misinformation and poor sourcing practices. (D. Van Zandt 02/04/2025)
Source: https://www.romaniatv.net/
Last Updated on February 4, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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