Publico media bias and reliability
Publico is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 120 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is Publico biased?
Publico 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 Publico left or right?
Publico is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is Publico reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for Publico. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What Publico has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with Publico’s own report linked underneath.
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.
Publico reported it asWhat's at Stake for Putin in Russian Legislatures? (opens Publico 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.
Publico reported it asFederal Reserve Counter Trump and Raises Interest for the First Time in Three Years (opens Publico in a new tab)
US prosecutors are seeking to forfeit over $61 million in cryptocurrency allegedly linked to illicit Iranian oil sales. The funds were allegedly laundered through Binance accounts by two Chinese companies and intended to finance Iran's government, military, and the IRGC.
Publico reported it asUS Accuses Chinese Companies of Whitening Iranian Oil Revenues (opens Publico 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.
Publico reported it asUS Accuses Russian Agents of Preparing Attacks and Assassinations Against Ukrainian Allies (opens Publico 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.
Publico reported it asThe State of the Union Is Not the Best (opens Publico 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.
Publico reported it asArtists Abandon Ed Sheeran's Tour in Protest Against Macklemore's Exclusion (opens Publico 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'.
Publico reported it asEU Prepares Proposal to Restrict Access of Children Under 15 to Social Networks and <Em>chatbots </em>of AI (opens Publico in a new tab)
Kim Jong Un has pledged to expand and deepen cooperation with Russia in a message to Vladimir Putin. The North Korean leader expressed confidence in Russia's victory in Ukraine and promised unwavering support.
Publico reported it asNorth Korea Promises Unshakable Support to Russia in Sacred War Against Ukraine (opens Publico in a new tab)
The Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration's request to enforce new U.S. Postal Service mail ballot regulations ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The court's order leaves in place a lower court injunction blocking the rules.
Publico reported it asU.S. Supreme Court Rejects Trump's Attempt to Restrict Correspondence Voting (opens Publico in a new tab)
A Pentagon Inspector General report estimates Iranian attacks caused $184 million in damage to U.S. diplomatic facilities in Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The report also details U.S. war costs and casualties.
Publico reported it asPentagon Admits Shortage of Ammunition Due to Iran's War (opens Publico in a new tab)
The European Parliament will open a new office in Ottawa, Canada, to facilitate parliamentary exchanges and strengthen cooperation. The announcement comes ahead of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's address to the European Parliament.
Publico reported it asCanada Is Looking for a Unique Alliance with the European Union, on Its Back to the US (opens Publico in a new tab)
An Israeli soldier shot a Palestinian man in the leg during a confrontation over grazing land in the West Bank. Eyewitnesses claim settlers initiated the conflict, leading to Israeli forces firing on villagers. The IDF confirmed a soldier fired and has launched an investigation.
Publico reported it asTselem Accuses Israel of Systematic Elimination of Palestinian Life in the West Bank (opens Publico in a new tab)
Saudi Arabia has shut its 1,200-kilometre East-West oil pipeline following drone attacks launched from Iraq. The closure removes a key route for oil exports, potentially impacting four percent of global supply and driving up crude prices.
Publico reported it asOil Above $108 After Closure of Saudi Arabia Pipeline (opens Publico in a new tab)
Analysis of prehistoric human remains from Indonesia has revealed evidence of habitual drug use dating back approximately 25,000 years. This predates agriculture and suggests humans may have been consuming psychoactive substances much earlier than previously understood.
Publico reported it asTwenty-Five Thousand Years Ago, Hunter-Gatherers Used Drugs. (opens Publico 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.
Publico reported it asShipwreck of <Em>ferry</em> in Indonesia Makes One Dead and 140 Missing Persons (opens Publico in a new tab)
Donald Trump has stated he could resolve any conflict over the Falkland Islands, calling a war between the UK and Argentina a "potential disaster." He suggested the UK might be unwilling to travel the distance to defend the islands, citing domestic issues.
Publico reported it asIn Dublin, Trump Predicts Unified Ireland and a Potential Disaster in the Falklands. United Kingdom Disagrees (opens Publico in a new tab)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has voiced confidence in the upcoming BRICS Summit, anticipating positive and meaningful discussions on global welfare. Leaders from member and partner nations are set to attend the event in Delhi.
Publico reported it asWorried About Climbing, BRICS Asks for Maximum Containment From Iran and USA (opens Publico in a new tab)
Satellite data has detected a large fire and thermal anomalies near Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline. Unconfirmed reports suggest Houthi forces may be responsible, though Saudi authorities have not confirmed the incident.
Publico reported it asSaudi Arabia Closes Pipeline While the Houthis Control Maritime Traffic in the Red Sea (opens Publico in a new tab)
The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History is commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with an exhibit of artifacts. The display includes personal items from the day, presented openly due to fragility, as museum leadership navigates political criticism.
Publico reported it as11 September: a Day that Has Not yet Ended (opens Publico in a new tab)
Ricardo Reis, a professor at the London School of Economics, was a leading candidate for the IMF's chief economist position. He was withdrawn from consideration after making critical remarks about Donald Trump's tariff policies. Silvana Tenreyro was appointed to the role in July.
Publico reported it asRicardo Reis Lost Top Race in the IMF After Trump Rate Reviews (opens Publico in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed Publico. We asked on 4 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
- SonaeCorporationdirect owner
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Lisboa, Portugal
- Official site
- publico.pt
- Seen publishing on
- publico.pt
- 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
- 120
- Reports listed
- 121
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
121 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. Publico has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 120 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of Publico: its report arrived a median of 28 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 18 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 18 September 2026. Ratings pulled 4 September 2026.
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