LEFT-CENTER BIAS
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- Overall, we rate Slovenske Novice as Left-Center biased due to its progressive stance on social issues like LGBTQ and its occasional left-leaning slant in political articles. We also rate them as Mostly Factual for reporting rather than High due to its reliance on sensational and entertainment-driven content.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL
Country: Slovenia
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Slovenske Novice is a Slovenian online news portal primarily focusing on national and international news, entertainment, lifestyle, and sports. It operates under the larger media group Delo, one of Slovenia’s leading media houses.
Read our profile on Slovenian media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
Slovenske Novice is owned by Delo Publishing House, which is owned by FMR, a financial management company that acquired Delo in 2015. Businessman Stojan Petrič owns FMR, and the newspaper derives its revenue from advertising and subscriptions.
Analysis / Bias
Slovenske Novice covers a wide range of topics. However, it tends to focus heavily on sensationalism and entertainment-driven stories.
For instance, the article“Roma Beat Slovenian Soldiers?! Janševa’s Deputy is Furious” sensationalizes an altercation involving the Roma community, portraying them negatively without providing their perspective or broader context, which can perpetuate harmful stereotypes against the Roma, a marginalized minority in Slovenia, and leans toward discriminatory framing by contributing to negative narratives about the community without balanced reporting.
Shifting from social issues to political coverage, we analyzed the article “Golob Multiple Times Loudly Strikes the Podium,” focusing on PM Robert Golob’s (Left-Center) physical gestures, takes a more neutral approach but still leans towards dramatic descriptions, emphasizing political theatrics rather than substance.
Furthermore, the article “Government Approves First Package of Tax Reforms: What’s Coming?“ includes critical viewpoints from the business community, presenting a balanced perspective and avoiding clear left-leaning or pro-government bias. The inclusion of dissenting voices gives the article a more neutral stance.
Finally, “Slovenia Mourns: Pioneer of LGBT Movement in Slovenia Passes Away“ reflects a Left-Center bias by highlighting the contributions of a prominent LGBTQ figure, aligning with progressive values typically associated with left-leaning perspectives on social issues like LGBTQ rights and equality.
Generally, the site maintains a primarily neutral stance in most of its content, especially regarding economic matters, which include criticism from various sectors. However, it leans left on social issues.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Slovenske Novice as Left-Center biased due to its progressive stance on social issues like LGBTQ and its occasional left-leaning slant in political articles. We also rate it as Mostly Factual for reporting rather than High due to its reliance on sensational and entertainment-driven content. (M. Huitsing 09/30/2024)
Source: https://www.slovenskenovice.si/
Last Updated on September 30, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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