Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) media bias and reliability
Media Bias/Fact Check places Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) as leaning left. We have seen it on 73 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) biased?
Media Bias/Fact Check places Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) as leaning left. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) left or right?
Media Bias/Fact Check places Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) as leaning left. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Left.
Is Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) are Media Bias/Fact Check: High factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF)’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.
Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) reported it asFirst Concert Since Exclusion - Ed Sheeran Comments on Macklemore Controversy and Gaza War (opens Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) in a new tab)
CDU Secretary General Franziska Hoppermann has put forward specific figures for proposed fuel price relief, suggesting a reduction of 21, 23, or 25 cents per litre. She indicated these measures could be implemented at the start of October, following discussions with federal states.
Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) reported it asTank Discount in Germany - Can 17 Cents Save the Chancellorship of Friedrich Merz? (opens Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) 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.
Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) reported it asResearchers Discover New Species of Tilcayo in Bolivia (opens Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) 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.
Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) reported it asWhat the New US Sanctions Against Russia Mean Exactly (opens Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) 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.
Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) reported it asCarney Welcomes Progress Towards Closer Canada-EU Bonding (opens Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) 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.
Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) reported it asTrump Shuts Down the Kennedy Center: Is that the End of the Cultural Center? (opens Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) 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.
Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) reported it asFed Raises Interest – Significant Demarcation of Donald Trump (opens Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) 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.
Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) reported it asValais: Three Dead in the Event of a Plane Crash in Leukerbad (opens Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) 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.
Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) reported it asWar in the Middle East - US Report Admits Ammunition Shortages Due to Iran War (opens Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) 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.
Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) reported it asUSA Confirms Weapons in Space for the First Time (opens Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) 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.
Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) reported it asUSA Confirms Weapons in Space for the First Time (opens Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) 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.
Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) reported it asWar in Ukraine - Kremlin Welcomes Trump's Idea for Stopping Infrastructure Attacks (opens Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) 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.
Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) reported it asClimate Protection Ade: Trump Removes Exhaust Gas Regulations for Power Plants (opens Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) 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.
Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) reported it asWar in the Middle East - Eclat at IAEA Conference: No Visa for Iran's Nuclear Chief (opens Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) 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.
Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) reported it asWar in Ukraine - Poland Alerts After Attack on Train From Kiev to Warsaw (opens Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) 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.
Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) reported it asJavasee - Passenger Ship Missing in Indonesia – Six People Dead (opens Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) 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.
Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) reported it asWar in the Middle East - Saudi Arabia: Pipeline Shut Down After Attacks (opens Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) in a new tab)
Three Hong Kong activists who organized annual vigils commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown are set to be sentenced Friday. They face up to 10 years in prison for inciting subversion under the national security law, a case seen as a measure of freedoms in the city.
Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) reported it asHong Kong: Penalty for Tiananmen Massacre Guard Activists (opens Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) in a new tab)
Microplastics are pervasive in the environment, from ocean depths to soil. Scientists are working on detection methods, with over 200 tons of plastic particles entering soils and waters annually, a significant portion reaching agricultural land and waterways.
Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) reported it asEMPA: Every Year 219 Tons of Microplastics Arrive on Swiss Soil (opens Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) in a new tab)
OpenAI has announced that an internal AI model has produced a solution to the Navier-Stokes existence and smoothness problem, one of mathematics' seven Millennium Prize Problems. The company claims approximately 10,000 AI agents worked on the problem for 88 hours. However, mathematicians have expressed skepticism due to the lack of a publicly disclosed proof.
Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) reported it asAI Solves Ancient Math Puzzles – What that Means (opens Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) in a new tab)
Who says so
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How reliably it reports fact
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High factuality
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Who owns it
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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
- 73
- Reports listed
- 73
- We could read
- 3
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
70 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 3 we could open, not on everything it published.
On 21 of those stories, outlets rated left were largely absent from the coverage and Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) ran the story anyway.
Across the 73 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF)’s on 2 of them. Overall it filed a median of 30 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 20 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 21 September 2026. Ratings pulled 6 September 2026.
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