Protothema media bias and reliability
Media Bias/Fact Check places Protothema on the right. We have seen it on 358 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is Protothema biased?
Media Bias/Fact Check places Protothema on the right. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is Protothema left or right?
Media Bias/Fact Check places Protothema on the right. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Right.
Is Protothema reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for Protothema are Media Bias/Fact Check: Mixed factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What Protothema has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with Protothema’s own report linked underneath.
Saudi Aramco has cancelled or delayed crude oil deliveries to European refiners. The disruption follows an attack on the kingdom's East-West pipeline, a key route for bypassing the Strait of Hormuz.
Protothema reported it asSaudi Aramco: Freezes Oil Deliveries to European Refineries for Next Month (opens Protothema in a new tab)
Researchers have identified a new wild cat species, Leopardus tilcayo, in Bolivia's Yungas forest. The small feline, measuring about 45-46 cm and weighing 1.4 kg, is the first new wild cat species described in more than 100 years.
Protothema reported it asNew Species of Feline Discovered for the First Time in a Century, What We Know About the Mysterious “Tilkaio” (opens Protothema in a new tab)
Mexican security forces have arrested Francisco Javier “N”, alias “El Trompas”, the man accused of murdering Spanish student Claudia Tacoronte Aguilera. The 21-year-old was attacked near a medicinal plant fair in Cuautla, Morelos, and died from her wounds. Authorities are investigating the incident as a possible robbery.
Protothema reported it asSuspect Arrested for Murder of Spanish Student on Exchange Program in Mexico, Watch Video (opens Protothema in a new tab)
In the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, juror Michael P. Desronvil was the sole holdout against an insanity acquittal, leading to an 11‑1 deadlock and a mistrial declared by Judge William Sullivan. Desronvil maintains prosecutors proved Clancy knowingly killed her three children.
Protothema reported it asJuror Who Blocked Lindsay Clancy's Acquittal for Murdering Her Children Speaks for the First Time: 'I Had No Doubts' (opens Protothema in a new tab)
The United States has imposed new sanctions on eight Cuban companies and three military officers. The companies are linked to mineral exploitation, including nickel extraction, and military research and development. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the sanctions aim to prevent Cuban resources from sustaining the security apparatus.
Protothema reported it asNew US Sanctions on Cuba Targeting Metals and Military Research (opens Protothema in a new tab)
Earl Charles Spencer claims King Charles sounded 'euphoric' and 'like a lottery winner' in a phone call shortly after Princess Diana's death in 1997. Buckingham Palace has responded, stating that grief can affect memory.
Protothema reported it asCharles Sounded Like He Had Won the Lottery After Diana's Death, Writes Charles Spencer in Book (opens Protothema in a new tab)
US President Donald Trump announced significant progress toward establishing a US military base in Poland. He stated the location would be announced soon and described the potential base as a historic step for the US-Poland alliance. Polish President Karol Nawrocki was credited for his leadership.
Protothema reported it asTrump: Significant Progress on Creating US Military Base in Poland, Location to Be Announced Soon (opens Protothema in a new tab)
Lambeth Palace has revoked an award given to Muslim cleric Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi. The honour was for reconciliation and interfaith co-operation, but resurfaced comments from 2007 about Osama bin Laden led to its withdrawal.
Protothema reported it asReactions to the Anglican Church: Priest Who Praised Osama Bin Laden Awarded for "Interfaith Cooperation" (opens Protothema in a new tab)
The board of the Kennedy Center voted to close the performing arts venue due to financial problems and a disagreement about naming the building after President Donald Trump. A judge had previously blocked the venue from being renamed.
Protothema reported it asPhotos of President Trump Raise Concerns He Is Preparing to Demolish the Kennedy Center (opens Protothema in a new tab)
US Representative Gregory Meeks has placed a hold on a $2.8 billion arms sale to Israel, citing concerns about the use of 40,000 bombs in densely populated areas. The Trump administration is planning the sale, which could be bypassed from normal congressional review.
Protothema reported it asIsrael's $2.8 Billion Order From the US and the Message About Tel Aviv's Next Moves (opens Protothema 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.
Protothema reported it asMacklemore Donates $1 Million From Ed Sheeran Tour Fee to Palestinian People (opens Protothema in a new tab)
Global freshwater reserves have fallen significantly, with the World Meteorological Organization reporting 2025 as one of the driest years for river flows in 35 years. The UN warns the water cycle is becoming more unpredictable, potentially exacerbated by El Niño.
Protothema reported it asWorld Meteorological Organization: 2025 Was One of the Driest Years in Decades for Rivers Around the World (opens Protothema in a new tab)
Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs or halt trade with the European Union if Canada is granted associate membership. He described the prospect as 'laughable' and a 'hostile act', while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed a desire for Canada to be the bloc's first associate member.
Protothema reported it asTrump Threatens EU with Heavy Tariffs over Canada's 'Connection' Plan (opens Protothema in a new tab)
The U.S. Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points, marking the first such increase in over three years. The unanimous decision aims to combat inflation, and was followed by a significant drop in gold prices.
Protothema reported it asThe Fed Raised Interest Rates for the First Time Since 2023 - The Big Challenge for Kevin Worth (opens Protothema 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.
Protothema reported it asTragedy in the Swiss Alps, Three Dead After Small Plane Crashes (opens Protothema in a new tab)
Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour has seen all supporting artists withdraw after the removal of rapper Macklemore. Macklemore was reportedly dropped due to his pro-Palestine stance. Greta Thunberg and Shane MacGowan's widow have commented on the situation.
Protothema reported it as"Palestinians Are the Real Victims," Greta Thunberg Responds to Ed Sheeran (opens Protothema in a new tab)
Russian Major General Anton Grunis has been killed in Ukraine, according to Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces. Grunis commanded the 4th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade and had reported to Vladimir Putin about the alleged capture of Konstantinovka.
Protothema reported it asPutin's "Terrible" General Killed by Ukrainian Drone in Donetsk - He Had Been Decorated for Action in Ukraine (opens Protothema in a new tab)
Sweden has expelled an official from Iran's embassy in Stockholm and summoned the country's ambassador. The Swedish foreign ministry cited activities incompatible with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations as the reason for the expulsion.
Protothema reported it asSweden Expels Diplomat, Summons Iranian Ambassador for Explanation (opens Protothema in a new tab)
The European Commission plans to propose a ban on social media for children under 13. Those aged 13 to 15 would have restricted access, potentially via parent-supervised 'mini-accounts'. The legislation is to be known as the 'EU Kids Act'.
Protothema reported it asVon Der Leyen Announces New Rules for the Protection of Minors on Social Networks (opens Protothema in a new tab)
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is scheduled to meet US President Donald Trump for the first time next week in New York. The meeting, expected to take place at the United Nations General Assembly, will focus on international issues including Ukraine, the Middle East, and energy.
Protothema reported it asAndy Burnham and Donald Trump Meet for the First Time in New York (opens Protothema in a new tab)
Who says so
One organisation has published a rating for this outlet. Where they disagree, the disagreement is the useful part and it is left standing.
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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.
Mixed factuality
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Who owns it
- Proto Thema S.A.Corporationdirect owner
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Marousi, Greece
- Official site
- protothema.gr
- Seen publishing on
- protothema.gr
- 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
- 358
- Reports listed
- 395
- We could read
- 10
- First seen
- 3 August 2026
385 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 10 we could open, not on everything it published.
On 65 of those stories, outlets rated right were largely absent from the coverage and Protothema ran the story anyway.
Across the 358 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of Protothema: its report arrived a median of 19 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 18 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 18 September 2026. Ratings pulled 2 September 2026.
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