Iltalehti media bias and reliability
Iltalehti is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 56 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is Iltalehti biased?
Iltalehti is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is Iltalehti left or right?
Iltalehti is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is Iltalehti reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for Iltalehti. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What Iltalehti has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with Iltalehti’s own report linked underneath.
Anonymous sources claimed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was considering resignation after Republican midterm losses, with some suggesting a 2028 presidential run. The State Department and White House have strongly denied these reports, calling them 'fake news'.
Iltalehti reported it asMedia: Marco Rubio Plans to Resign and Run for President – Here's How Rubio Commented on the Claim (opens Iltalehti in a new tab)
Democrats are projected to win a majority in the House of Representatives and have taken control of the Senate following the US midterm elections. The results mark a significant setback for Donald Trump and the Republican Party.
Iltalehti reported it asThis Is What Happened in the US Election: Democrats Won Everything (opens Iltalehti in a new tab)
Gold prices surpassed $4,000 per ounce and silver neared $52 as the US dollar index dropped to a five-week low. Markets reacted to potential Democratic control of Congress and geopolitical tensions.
Iltalehti reported it asThis Is What Happened in the US Election: Democrats Won Everything (opens Iltalehti in a new tab)
Donald Trump stated that the US conducts intelligence operations against China and Russia, asserting that American spying capabilities surpass those of its adversaries. He made these remarks at a rally in Iowa.
Iltalehti reported it asFT: Trump, Putin and Xi Meet (opens Iltalehti in a new tab)
Supermarkets in at least nine European countries experienced cyberattacks on their refrigeration systems on November 2. The European Union warned the incidents were a deliberate attempt to disrupt the food supply chain, leading to spoiled food and investigations.
Iltalehti reported it asSuspected Cyberattack on Refrigeration Equipment in Two New Countries (opens Iltalehti in a new tab)
The United States cancelled a planned group photo at the G20 foreign ministers meeting in Atlanta due to deep rifts among member nations. Several European diplomats objected to standing alongside Russia's top diplomat, Sergey Lavrov, leading to the cancellation.
Iltalehti reported it asLavrov Was a Favorite (opens Iltalehti in a new tab)
Russian President Vladimir Putin has invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Moscow for talks, with assurances of safety. Ukrainian officials confirmed Zelensky's readiness for a meeting and a partial ceasefire, though they noted Russia's continued attacks.
Iltalehti reported it asWhy Was Putin Called Now? Valtonen Answers (opens Iltalehti in a new tab)
France deployed thousands of police officers to manage protests over living costs and school funding. A planned march in Paris was rerouted to the city's southeastern edge, with authorities citing concerns over potential unrest and damage to businesses.
Iltalehti reported it asAbout a Thousand Arrested in France – Live Broadcast in Progress (opens Iltalehti in a new tab)
Russia will send its first tanker of diesel fuel to the United States on October 22, according to Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak. Contracts are in the final stages of signing, and Russia stated it would meet US needs within its capabilities.
Iltalehti reported it as40,000 Tons of Russian Diesel Are Sailing Towards the USA (opens Iltalehti in a new tab)
Donald Trump asserted his right to run for a third presidential term, citing claims of a rigged 2020 election. This statement was made at a rally in Iowa, despite the constitutional limit of two terms.
Iltalehti reported it asTrump Weighs Violating the Constitution: "I Have the Right" (opens Iltalehti in a new tab)
US special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, calling him a 'humanitarian' and thanking him for the release of American Stephen Hubbard. Witkoff also presented documents outlining potential peace agreement approaches.
Iltalehti reported it asRage Erupts over Trump Envoy's Remarks (opens Iltalehti in a new tab)
Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for re-election, stating he is a "great warrior prime minister" and "will never let you down." Netanyahu thanked Trump for his "extraordinary endorsement."
Iltalehti reported it asTrump Supports Netanyahu: "We Will Complete the Mission" (opens Iltalehti in a new tab)
Dozens of masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians harvesting olives in the West Bank village of Abu Falah on October 16, 2026. During the assault, Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine was beaten and had her camera and phone taken. Both Israeli military and police have opened investigations into the incident.
Iltalehti reported it asAmerican Photographer Subjected to Violent Attack in the West Bank (opens Iltalehti in a new tab)
German police are investigating an incident in Cologne where a robot allegedly groped a 16-year-old girl. Two young men are under investigation for controlling the robot, with some reports noting its unusual attire.
Iltalehti reported it asShameless Stunt in Front of a Fast Food Restaurant in Germany: Robot Grabs Young Girl (opens Iltalehti in a new tab)
European leaders plan to ask Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to reduce his public criticism of US President Donald Trump. They fear his sharp remarks could further damage Washington-Kyiv relations, potentially impacting aid and support.
Iltalehti reported it asComment: Trump's Momentum Is Accelerating in a Worrying Way (opens Iltalehti in a new tab)
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that large‑scale oil, gas and mineral exploration will start soon in Greenland, claiming the island holds more readily available oil than almost any other country and is strategically unparalleled for US and European defence. A September security deal permits new US bases and a missile‑defence system, and former envoy Jeff Landry was named to push Greenland’s integration into the United States.
Iltalehti reported it asTrump: Giant Project in Greenland Moving Forward (opens Iltalehti in a new tab)
President Donald Trump stated Kimberly Guilfoyle was not a member of his family and that he did not like the allegations against her. The White House had requested her resignation as US ambassador to Greece.
Iltalehti reported it asTrump's Ambassador to the Scandal: Fired (opens Iltalehti in a new tab)
NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Alexus Grynkewich, has outlined a strategy for countering any attack on alliance members. The "theory of victory" involves a three-step approach to "block, blunt and break" an aggressor, amid ongoing warnings about potential Russian escalation.
Iltalehti reported it asAnalysis: NATO Sends Historic Message to Kremlin – “If Anyone Is Foolish Enough to Attack” (opens Iltalehti in a new tab)
The United Kingdom has introduced 38 new sanctions against Russia, targeting key sectors including oil companies, shadow fleet tankers, cryptocurrency exchanges, and suppliers of military equipment. The measures aim to restrict Russia's revenue and disrupt its ability to fund and equip its war in Ukraine.
Iltalehti reported it asFinnish Politicians Have Direct Words About the Trump-Putin Deal: "A Shock" (opens Iltalehti in a new tab)
US Treasury Secretary Scott Besant asserted the government possesses the legal authority to proceed with a diesel deal involving Russia. He stated the agreement is intended to reduce fuel prices for American consumers.
Iltalehti reported it asFinnish Politicians Have Direct Words About the Trump-Putin Deal: "A Shock" (opens Iltalehti in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed Iltalehti. We asked on 7 October 2026.
How reliably it reports fact
A rating of the newsroom in general, by others, and a different thing from the Trust score we publish on each story, which judges one piece of reporting.
We hold no factual-reliability rating for this outlet.
Who owns it
- Alma MediaMedia Conglomeratedirect owner
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Finland
- Official site
- iltalehti.fi
- Seen publishing on
- iltalehti.fi
- Access
- Free to read
- Wikipedia
- Entry
What we have seen ourselves
Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
- Stories
- 56
- Reports listed
- 56
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
56 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 0 we could open, not on everything it published.
A blindspot is measured against one side of the spectrum. Iltalehti has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 56 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than Iltalehti’s on 1 of them. Overall it filed a median of 32 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 6 November 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 6 November 2026. Ratings pulled 7 October 2026.
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