Origo media bias and reliability
Media Bias/Fact Check places Origo on the right. We have seen it on 103 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is Origo biased?
Media Bias/Fact Check places Origo on the right. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is Origo left or right?
Media Bias/Fact Check places Origo on the right. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Right.
Is Origo reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for Origo are Media Bias/Fact Check: Mixed factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What Origo has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with Origo’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.
Origo reported it asHistoric Turn in the Greenland Conflict, Trump Makes an Important Announcement (opens Origo 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.
Origo reported it asPutin's Power Will Soon Be in the Balance - a Fateful Election Could Happen in Russia (opens Origo 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.
Origo reported it asPutin's Power Will Soon Be in the Balance - a Fateful Election Could Happen in Russia (opens Origo in a new tab)
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to address the European Parliament. This follows a proposal by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for Canada to become the EU's first associate member, a move US President Donald Trump has criticised.
Origo reported it asWill It Become a New Member of the European Union? The News of the Day Has Arrived (opens Origo in a new tab)
The US House of Representatives has passed a sanctions package aimed at Russia over its war in Ukraine. The bill includes warnings of 100% tariffs on nations buying Russian oil and targets the country's 'shadow fleet' of tankers. The Kremlin stated these measures will make peace talks harder.
Origo reported it asThe United States Is Preparing a Hellish Move Against the Russians - the Kremlin Has Spoken Out (opens Origo in a new tab)
A single-engine Cirrus SR22T plane crashed in the Swiss Alps, killing all three people on board. The incident occurred near Leukerbad in the canton of Valais. The cause of the crash is currently unknown, and the identities of the victims are still being determined.
Origo reported it asPlane Crashes in Switzerland, Several Dead (opens Origo in a new tab)
Three supporting acts have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's tour following the removal of rapper Macklemore. Macklemore was dropped by tour promoters for pro-Palestinian comments made during a performance. The departing acts cited solidarity with Macklemore and opposition to perceived silencing of voices speaking out against Israeli actions.
Origo reported it asScandal: Ed Sheeran Is Left Alone, His Fellow Musicians Cancel a Turn (opens Origo in a new tab)
The US Space Force has confirmed the deployment of weapons in Earth orbit, marking the first public acknowledgement of such capabilities. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink stated the weapons are intended for defence against hostile actions, though specific details remain undisclosed.
Origo reported it asAlready Preparing for War in Space — America's Admission Raises the Threat to a New Level (opens Origo in a new tab)
The United States has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in orbit. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the Space Force placed "space control weapons" to deter adversaries, drawing accusations from China and Russia.
Origo reported it asAlready Preparing for War in Space — America's Admission Raises the Threat to a New Level (opens Origo in a new tab)
Microsoft has released a provisional 37-page code of conduct to govern its artificial intelligence models, restricting content related to weapons, dangerous substances, and explicit material. The move follows calls for slower AI development and researcher resignations over safety concerns.
Origo reported it asMicrosoft Has Drawn a Red Line: Artificial Intelligence Cannot Compete with Humans (opens Origo in a new tab)
A 25-year-old man died and his 26-year-old wife is missing following a collision between their fishing boat and a water taxi in Venice. The couple had been married for three months.
Origo reported it asA Newlywed Woman Has Disappeared, Her Husband Could Not Be Saved After the Boat Accident (opens Origo in a new tab)
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries have significantly reduced the country's diesel production. Three of Russia's six largest diesel-producing refineries cut production or halted operations entirely in September due to damage from these strikes.
Origo reported it asZelensky's Response to Trump's Extraordinary Announcement Has Arrived (opens Origo in a new tab)
Ursula von der Leyen plans to propose a European Security Council to coordinate responses to growing threats. The body would include EU member states alongside the UK, Canada, Norway, and Ukraine, and feature a consultation mechanism inspired by NATO's Article 4.
Origo reported it asCsaba Dömötör: The Economic Consequences Kicked the Door Shut on Europe (opens Origo in a new tab)
A multi-vehicle crash on South Africa's N1 highway in the Western Cape Province has resulted in at least 21 fatalities. Three individuals sustained serious injuries and were transported to hospital.
Origo reported it asA Fatal Mass Accident Occurred: 21 People Died, Several Were Seriously Injured (opens Origo in a new tab)
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi. They discussed border issues, trade, and bilateral cooperation, agreeing that differences between their countries should not escalate into disputes.
Origo reported it asChina and India Would Like to Improve Their Relations (opens Origo in a new tab)
During a visit to Dublin, President Donald Trump said he would "love" a unified Ireland and that it would happen eventually. The comment triggered unionist leaders to reject interference, while Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald called the remarks timely and urged preparation for reunification.
Origo reported it asTrump Says Reunification of Ireland and Northern Ireland Inevitable (opens Origo in a new tab)
A Russian drone struck a train near the Ukrainian-Polish border. Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other European officials had travelled on a train that passed through the area shortly before the attack, according to reports. Poland's Prime Minister warned of intensified Russian attacks.
Origo reported it asExpert Tells Origo: Painful Russian Response Possible After Diplomats' Expulsion (opens Origo in a new tab)
An Indonesian passenger ship carrying 243 people has been reported missing after losing contact on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The vessel was travelling from Surabaya, East Java, to Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, and its last known position was in the Java Sea. Rescuers have launched a search operation.
Origo reported it asA Ship Carrying 243 People Has Disappeared without a Trace (opens Origo in a new tab)
AI company Anthropic has blocked researchers from using its models for work that could potentially aid biological weapons development. The company stated it could not determine if the research served a legitimate scientific purpose or malicious intent, citing attempts to circumvent restrictions and obscure research goals.
Origo reported it asThey Wanted to Make Biological Weapons with Artificial Intelligence - Claude Tightened Its Rules (opens Origo in a new tab)
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has announced plans to check the combat readiness of the entire army, including the possibility of mobilization. He stated the army needs to be 'shaken up' and that preparations are intended to prevent the country from being drawn into a war.
Origo reported it asLukashenko Is Preparing for War: Even His Son Has Been Drafted Into the Belarusian Army (opens Origo in a new tab)
Who says so
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How reliably it reports fact
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Mixed factuality
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Who owns it
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Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Budapest, Hungary
- Official site
- origo.hu
- Seen publishing on
- origo.hu
- Access
- Free to read
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
- 103
- Reports listed
- 104
- We could read
- 2
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
102 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 2 we could open, not on everything it published.
On 14 of those stories, outlets rated right were largely absent from the coverage and Origo ran the story anyway.
Across the 103 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of Origo: its report arrived a median of 26 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 19 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 19 September 2026. Ratings pulled 4 September 2026.
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