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 24 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.
The United States, Denmark and Greenland plan to sign a security pact at the UN General Assembly next week. President Donald Trump says the deal gives the US permanent control over security matters, while other outlets report no sovereign US control. A joint working group will discuss future cooperation.
Iltalehti reported it asUS and Denmark Reach Agreement on Greenland (opens Iltalehti in a new tab)
Russia has begun a three-day parliamentary election, the first since the start of the war in Ukraine. Polling stations opened in the Far East, with President Vladimir Putin's party widely expected to win the 450 seats in the State Duma. Voting is also taking place in occupied Ukrainian territories.
Iltalehti reported it asA Grotesque Play Begins in Russia – An Unprecedented Situation: “The Risk Is Constantly Approaching” (opens Iltalehti in a new tab)
Russian President Vladimir Putin will deliver a televised address to the nation on September 16 at 6 p.m. Moscow time. The speech is in anticipation of the upcoming parliamentary elections, scheduled to take place from September 18 to 20. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced the president's speech.
Iltalehti reported it asA Grotesque Play Begins in Russia – An Unprecedented Situation: “The Risk Is Constantly Approaching” (opens Iltalehti in a new tab)
Federal authorities have unsealed an indictment charging five individuals linked to Russian intelligence services with plotting targeted killings in the United States and European nations supporting Ukraine. The FBI announced it disrupted the alleged plot.
Iltalehti reported it asPutin's Murder Network Exposed (opens Iltalehti in a new tab)
Former President Joe Biden stated that his radiation treatment for prostate cancer "worked as intended." He was diagnosed with an aggressive form of the disease in May 2025 and urged men to discuss screening with their doctors.
Iltalehti reported it asDramatic Update From Joe Biden (opens Iltalehti in a new tab)
US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The talks occurred as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a potential ceasefire, while Russian missiles struck airports near Kyiv.
Iltalehti reported it asTrump's Men in Moscow – a Strict Message From Putin About Goals (opens Iltalehti in a new tab)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that US negotiators are expected to visit both Kyiv and Moscow soon. Preliminary dates have been set for these meetings, which Zelensky described as very important for resolving the ongoing conflict.
Iltalehti reported it asZelensky's Warning Confused Moscow Air Traffic (opens Iltalehti in a new tab)
Russia's Foreign Ministry has warned the UK of 'catastrophic consequences' and potential attacks on British military targets in retaliation for supplying arms to Ukraine. The Kremlin also denied reports of plans to attack NATO countries, while the CIA director visited Moscow.
Iltalehti reported it asAnalysis: NATO Prepares to Defend Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania (opens Iltalehti in a new tab)
CIA Director John Ratcliffe was reportedly in Moscow for meetings, according to US media. The Kremlin stated no talks with US envoys were scheduled for that week. A US military aircraft flew from Riga to Moscow.
Iltalehti reported it asEx-Intelligence Chief: CIA Director Traveled to Moscow to Warn Putin (opens Iltalehti in a new tab)
The Trump administration is preparing to revoke business and tourism visas for up to 200,000 foreigners seeking asylum in the US. The State Department expects to announce the action, which would be the largest mass visa revocation in US history, in the coming weeks.
Iltalehti reported it asTrump Administration Plans to Cancel up to 200,000 Visas (opens Iltalehti in a new tab)
European Union leaders will convene in Rovaniemi, Finland, on September 13-14 for a summit focused on the Arctic region. The meeting aims to bolster the EU's strategic approach to the area, whose geopolitical significance is rapidly increasing.
Iltalehti reported it asOrpo Invited Top European Leaders to Lapland (opens Iltalehti in a new tab)
Fires broke out at two major Russian facilities on Sunday, August 23. A drone attack targeted an Ozon logistics complex in Orenburg, while a large fire erupted at the Izhora industrial site in Kolpino, a suburb of St. Petersburg.
Iltalehti reported it asDark Pillar of Smoke in Russia – Hundreds Evacuated (opens Iltalehti in a new tab)
The Pentagon has fired Stars and Stripes editor-in-chief Erik Slavin, publisher Max Lederer, and reporter Lara Korte. Slavin stated he was dismissed for insubordination after an interview where he objected to potential military censorship of news for service members.
Iltalehti reported it asLehti Paljasti Karuja Tietoja USA:N Armeijasta – Pentagon Aloitti Puhdipiece Set (opens Iltalehti in a new tab)
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is expected to resign by the end of the year, according to The Wall Street Journal. The departure follows months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and would leave the Army without a Senate-confirmed leader.
Iltalehti reported it asUproar in the US Army – Minister Expected to Resign (opens Iltalehti in a new tab)
Professional lip readers have offered differing interpretations of a video showing Donald and Melania Trump in a tense conversation at the Freedom 250 IndyCar Grand Prix in Washington D.C. on August 23.
Iltalehti reported it asMelania Trump: "They Said You Missed Me" (opens Iltalehti in a new tab)
Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies raided the homes of Iryna Mudra, deputy head of the Presidential Office, and former MP Vadim Stolar on 19 August 2026. The operation, named 'Forest Gump', targets a suspected criminal organisation involving current and former lawmakers and officials. No centre- or right-rated outlets covered the story.
Iltalehti reported it asA New Scandal Has Emerged in Ukraine (opens Iltalehti in a new tab)
Melania Trump has not appeared in public since 19 July 2026, coinciding with a record-low approval rating of -12 points. Reports suggest Lara, Kai, Bettina, and Tiffany Trump are vying to take her place at the president’s side, though none have assumed the role publicly.
Iltalehti reported it asStrange Things Are Happening in Trump's Camp – "Strange" (opens Iltalehti in a new tab)
U.S. Navy considers redesigning Ford-class carriers to match Trump’s preference for WWII-era look
Trust 78The U.S. Navy is evaluating a redesign of its newest aircraft carriers to move the command tower forward, resembling World War II-era ships, after President Donald Trump expressed a preference for the older design. The move could cost billions and delay construction, according to current and former officials.
Iltalehti reported it asTrump: US Aircraft Carriers Are Returning to the Steam Age (opens Iltalehti in a new tab)
A cardiologist who treated Dick Cheney has questioned Donald Trump’s health in a New York Times op-ed, citing bruises, leg swelling and undisclosed medical imaging. The White House dismissed concerns as ‘cherry-picked screenshots’, while a Democratic congressman proposes an independent medical commission under the 25th Amendment.
Iltalehti reported it asExpert's Harsh Assessment of Trump's Health: "We Have Been Kept in the Dark" (opens Iltalehti in a new tab)
US President Donald Trump flew secretly from Turkey on an alternate military aircraft last month after an Iranian assassination threat was detected, according to reports. The White House had stated he was aboard Air Force One, but the press was left on a decoy flight as part of an elaborate ruse to conceal his departure.
Iltalehti reported it asYhdysvaltalaismedia: Trumpin Koneeseen Suunniteltiin Ohjusiskua (opens Iltalehti in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed Iltalehti. We asked on 6 September 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
- 24
- Reports listed
- 24
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
24 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 24 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 23 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 21 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 21 September 2026. Ratings pulled 6 September 2026.
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