The European Times – Bias and Credibility

The European Times is rated Left-Center with Mostly Factual factual reporting by Media Bias Fact Check.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-4.1)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (4.1)
Country: Spain
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY

History

The European Times is an English-language digital news publication launched in 2020 that covers European politics, international affairs, human rights, religion, culture, health, science, and society. According to its About page, the publication’s editorial mission includes supporting fundamental and human rights and covering groups and causes it believes mainstream media gives insufficient attention to.

The European Times identifies Juan Sanchez Gil as an editor and one of its primary contributors. Its published staff and contributor list also includes journalists, academics, religious figures, and human-rights advocates. A 2024 print edition identified Dr. Petar Gramatikov as Chief Editor and listed The European Times under Bruxelles Media Group.

The publication produces original reporting and commentary but also republishes press releases, institutional material, and content from partner organizations. It emphasizes freedom of religion or belief, minority religions, human rights, European institutions, and civil society.

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Funded by / Ownership

The European Times states in its Privacy Policy that it is based in Madrid and is a member of GNS Press. Its About page also identifies Bruxelles Media Group and Media Society Group as members or partners. Printed editions have carried a Bruxelles Media Group copyright notice, while Bruxelles Media Group lists The European Times among its affiliated publications.

Bruxelles Media Group describes itself as an international media network led by Isaac Hammouch and generates revenue through advertising, media partnerships, events, and related commercial services. The European Times itself displays advertising and offers commercial media services. However, the article does not clearly explain the legal ownership relationship among The European Times, GNS Press, Bruxelles Media Group, and its other partners, reducing ownership and financial transparency.

Analysis / Bias

The European Times demonstrates a Left-Center editorial perspective through its explicit support for human rights, liberal democratic values, sustainability, minority protections, social inclusion, and civil liberties. Its About page states that supporting fundamental and human rights is part of its editorial line, while much of its political and social coverage focuses on discrimination, migrant rights, religious freedom, democratic accountability, and restrictions on civil society.

For example, Europe’s Sámi Reconciliation Faces Its Hardest Stage examines historical discrimination against Indigenous Sámi communities and argues that reconciliation must move from acknowledging past injustice to meaningful policy changes. Similarly, Mediterranean Rescue Ships Face Rising Threats highlights the dangers humanitarian groups face while rescuing migrants in the Mediterranean. These story choices reflect a consistent focus on minority rights, humanitarianism, and social justice.

The publication also devotes unusually extensive coverage to freedom of religion and minority faiths, particularly Scientology. For example, Thirty Years, Millions Spent, No Overthrow: The Scientology Story Tagesschau Refused to Tell strongly criticizes Germany’s decades-long surveillance of Scientology and portrays Scientologists primarily as victims of government discrimination. The article raises legitimate civil-liberties questions but gives little attention to longstanding criticism of Scientology itself.

This favorable treatment extends beyond religious-freedom reporting. The European Times frequently republishes press releases promoting Scientology initiatives, including human-rights campaigns, volunteer programs, and the Church’s “Truth About Drugs” program. Its Scientology section contains numerous articles derived directly from Church of Scientology material and generally presents the organization without critical scrutiny. Some health-related Scientology initiatives are also presented in a favorable promotional context, which raises concerns because Scientology has historically promoted controversial views regarding psychiatry and drug treatment.

Factual reporting on conventional European political and institutional news is generally adequately sourced and often relies on European Union institutions, courts, international organizations, academic research, and established news outlets. However, its heavy use of contributed material and press releases, favorable coverage of Scientology-linked initiatives, limited ownership transparency, and one-sided advocacy on religious-freedom issues prevent a High factual rating.

Failed Fact Checks

• None found from major fact-checking organizations.

Overall, we rate The European Times Left-Center Biased because it emphasizes human rights, liberal democratic values, minority protections, sustainability, and social inclusion. We rate it Mostly Factual because it generally provides credible, conventional reporting, but extensive advocacy and press-release content, particularly favorable coverage of Scientology, along with limited ownership and financial transparency, offset that. (D. Van Zandt 10/25/2026)

Source: https://europeantimes.news/

Last Updated on October 25, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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