RÚV media bias and reliability
RÚV is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 98 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is RÚV biased?
RÚV 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 RÚV left or right?
RÚV is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is RÚV reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for RÚV. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What RÚV has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with RÚV’s own report linked underneath.
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.
RÚV reported it asEd Sheeran Apologizes and Says the Situation in Gaza Is Terrible and Unreasonable (opens RÚV 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.
RÚV reported it asThe United States and Venezuela Meet for the First Time in a Week (opens RÚV in a new tab)
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.
RÚV reported it asThe United States and Denmark Have Made an Agreement About Greenland (opens RÚV 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.
RÚV reported it asÍsland and the EEA Countries Must Be on the Same Page (opens RÚV in a new tab)
Leaders of the SNP, Plaid Cymru, and Sinn Féin met in Cardiff to sign a memorandum of understanding calling for self-determination and independence referendums. The meeting followed US President Donald Trump's public support for Irish unity.
RÚV reported it as"...it's Time for Westminster" (opens RÚV in a new tab)
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that could allow President Donald Trump to impose up to 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil. India's Ministry of External Affairs stated the nation will take necessary steps to protect its trade and economic interests.
RÚV reported it asSamchökja Sabllö Um Refsiadättir Kennt Við Lindsey Graham (opens RÚV in a new tab)
The United Nations General Assembly has voted to allow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address the 81st session via video link. The decision follows the United States' denial of a visa to Abbas, preventing his in-person attendance in New York.
RÚV reported it asAbbas Denied Visa to Address UN General Assembly (opens RÚV 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.
RÚV reported it asTrump Is Not Happy with Canada Getting Additional Membership in the European Union (opens RÚV in a new tab)
Russia launched missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, injuring at least 19 people, including children. Ukrainian forces responded with overnight strikes targeting an oil refinery in Yaroslavl and a military airfield in Rostov.
RÚV reported it asFirefly Attacks in Kyiv and Odessa (opens RÚV in a new tab)
Russian airstrikes hit Kyiv and Odesa, injuring at least 13 people and damaging buildings including residential structures, warehouses, and a gas station. A child was among those wounded in Odesa.
RÚV reported it asFirefly Attacks in Kyiv and Odessa (opens RÚV in a new tab)
The Trump administration is preparing to sell Israel a $2.8 billion arms package that includes 40,000 heavy aerial bombs. The sale, reported by The Washington Post, involves munitions that have been linked to civilian casualties in Gaza and Lebanon.
RÚV reported it asThe City Authorities Said They Agreed to Accept a 2.8 Billion Dollar Arms Sale to Israel (opens RÚV in a new tab)
Representative Thomas Massie has introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Massie alleges Hegseth continued U.S. military operations in Iran without congressional approval and criticizes his actions in Venezuela and Yemen.
RÚV reported it asÞingmaður Repúblikana Wants the Defense Minister to Be Charged with Impeachment (opens RÚV 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.
RÚV reported it asÖll Upphitunarzälä Eds Sheeran's súča Eftir að Macklemore Var Látinn Fara (opens RÚV in a new tab)
The Environmental Protection Agency is set to repeal rules limiting greenhouse gas emissions from coal and natural gas power plants. Administrator Lee Zeldin stated the move could save billions for the industry and boost American energy.
RÚV reported it asRemove Restrictions on the Emission of Carbon Dioxide (opens RÚV 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.
RÚV reported it asÁrás Til að hræða Vesturlönd (opens RÚV in a new tab)
Mohammad Eslami, head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization, was prevented from attending an IAEA meeting in Vienna. Austria cited a UN travel ban, while Iran accused the US of pressuring Vienna to deny the visa.
RÚV reported it asRequest an Explanation for the Reason for the Shutdown From the Fund (opens RÚV 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.
RÚV reported it asTrump Proposed Unification with Norður-Írlandi (opens RÚV in a new tab)
A fire broke out at an oil refinery in Russia's Yaroslavl region following a Ukrainian drone attack. The fire was extinguished, and regional officials reported that 65 drones were shot down over the area.
RÚV reported it asWant Ukrainians to Stop Attacking the Oil Industry (opens RÚV 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.
RÚV reported it asSix Látir Í Ferjuslysi and Yðir 100 Saknað (opens RÚV in a new tab)
A surrogate who refused to abort a fetus diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene. McKenna West is challenging a California court order that recognized the intended parents as the child's legal guardians.
RÚV reported it asStaðgöngumóðir Refers the Custody Dispute with the Parents of the Children to the High Court of the United States (opens RÚV in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed RÚV. 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
We hold no ownership record for RÚV.
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Reykjavík, Reykjavíkurborg, Iceland
- Seen publishing on
- ruv.is
- 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
- 98
- Reports listed
- 100
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
100 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. RÚV has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 98 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of RÚV: its report arrived a median of 24 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 20 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 20 September 2026. Ratings pulled 6 September 2026.
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