swr.online media bias and reliability
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Is swr.online reliable?
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What swr.online has been covering
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Archaeologists have uncovered evidence in a Siberian tomb suggesting cannabis was used for psychoactive purposes at least 2,800 years ago. This finding potentially predates similar documented use in China by 300 years, though some experts express skepticism.
swr.online reported it asEvidence of Cannabis Use 2800 Years Ago (opens swr.online in a new tab)
Ilse Aigner has been chosen as the candidate for Federal President by the CDU and CSU. While the SPD has pledged support, Green Party politicians have criticized the selection process led by Friedrich Merz. The AfD has stated Aigner cannot unite Germans.
swr.online reported it asFriedrich Merz Under Pressure: The CDU Group in BW Is Also in Favour of Ilse Aigner as Federal President (opens swr.online in a new tab)
Control of the US Senate is expected to hinge on a handful of closely contested races in the upcoming midterm elections. Key battles in states like Michigan and Texas are drawing particular attention as indicators of broader political trends.
swr.online reported it asImpact of US Elections on Germany: Federal Government Expects Little Change (opens swr.online in a new tab)
Supermarkets in at least nine European countries experienced cyberattacks on their refrigeration systems on November 2. The European Union warned the incidents were a deliberate attempt to disrupt the food supply chain, leading to spoiled food and investigations.
swr.online reported it asInstead of Cooling, the Plants Heat: Hackers Attack Supermarkets in the West Palatinate (opens swr.online in a new tab)
Patrick Stewart, the British actor famous for his roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in 'Star Trek' and Professor Charles Xavier in 'X-Men', has died at the age of 86. His death was announced by his family.
swr.online reported it asBritish Acting Legend Died: From Shakespeare to Star Trek: Five Roles that Make Patrick Stewart Unforgettable (opens swr.online in a new tab)
President Donald Trump announced that Audi will invest $4.2 billion in its first U.S. factory in Georgia. The plant, planned for Middle Georgia Megasite, is expected to create 4,500 jobs and begin production in the early 2030s.
swr.online reported it asCriticism From Heilbronn-Franken: Audi Is Planning a Factory in the USA - This Triggers "Smuggling Feeling" (opens swr.online in a new tab)
President Donald Trump announced that Audi will invest $4.2 billion in its first U.S. factory in Georgia. The plant, planned for Middle Georgia Megasite, is expected to create 4,500 jobs and begin production in the early 2030s.
swr.online reported it asAudi Builds Its Own Plant in the USA - Does the Consequences for German Plants? (opens swr.online in a new tab)
A major security vulnerability discovered in the PHP programming language has led to widespread alerts and the precautionary shutdown of numerous websites globally. Developers are releasing patches to address the flaws.
swr.online reported it asInternet Security Vulnerability Threatens Worldwide Web Servers: Many Portals Respond (opens swr.online in a new tab)
France and Germany have reached an agreement on the future of the European automotive industry. The deal proposes a 90% reduction in CO2 emissions for new cars by 2035, deviating from the initial 100% target, and includes provisions to boost European production.
swr.online reported it asDeviation From the Burner: This Affects Drivers, Suppliers, Jobs and Prices (opens swr.online in a new tab)
Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature. The Swedish Academy cited her "bold and inventive oeuvre" that draws on classical tradition to create new forms for contemporary literature.
swr.online reported it asAnne Carson Receives the Nobel Prize in Literature 2026 (opens swr.online in a new tab)
The Central Council of Jews has expressed concern over the anticipated election victory of the Left Party in Berlin. President Josef Schuster stated the party lacks credibility in fighting antisemitism and urged other parties not to form a government with them.
swr.online reported it asAccording to CDU-Aus in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Criticism of Chancellor Merz Is Growing (opens swr.online 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.
swr.online reported it asHigh Fuel Prices: Tank Discount Should Relieve From October - Why There Is Also Criticism (opens swr.online in a new tab)
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz campaigned for the Berlin CDU alongside candidate Stefan Evers. He addressed approximately 150 party members at the CDU headquarters, speaking about federal politics and praising Evers. The event was held behind closed doors.
swr.online reported it asChancellor Merz Shakes: Does This Detail Make the Declaration of the CDU Prime Ministers Unlaudable? (opens swr.online 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.
swr.online reported it asAfter Macklemore: Ed Sheeran Loses Pre-Program (opens swr.online in a new tab)
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has won state elections in Saxony-Anhalt, according to exit polls. This marks the first time a far-right party has achieved such a result in modern German history, though it is unclear if the AfD can form a government alone.
swr.online reported it asHistorical, Fatal, Threatening - How Rhineland-Palatinate Reacts to the State Elections in Saxony-Anhalt (opens swr.online in a new tab)
Germany accused Russia of a drone attack at Leipzig airport on August 4-5. Russian President Vladimir Putin denied involvement, suggesting Germany fabricated evidence to address domestic political issues. Germany closed Russia's consulate and cultural center in Bonn and summoned its ambassador.
swr.online reported it asDanger to "Body and Life": How Far Will Russia Go in Attacks in Germany? (opens swr.online in a new tab)
The summer of 2026 was the hottest in the Netherlands since national records began in 1901. The average temperature reached 19.3°C, exceeding the previous record set in 2018. The season included several heatwaves and unusually warm nights.
swr.online reported it asHeat Dead After Record Summer: More than One in Five Deaths Comes From This Federal State (opens swr.online in a new tab)
Riots erupted at a German Cup match between Mannheim and Kaiserslautern, resulting in 35 police officers injured and 85 people requiring medical attention. The German Football Association has launched an investigation into the incidents.
swr.online reported it asFireworks, Place Storm at the DFB Cup, 85 Injured: These Are the Reactions (opens swr.online in a new tab)
A University of Vienna study used brain scans of twelve dogs to show that happy human faces activate the temporal cortex and caudate nucleus, while anger, fear and sadness produce distinct neural patterns. The findings, published in iScience, suggest dogs can differentiate between specific emotions.
swr.online reported it asWhat Happens in the Dog Brain when People Smile (opens swr.online in a new tab)
Who says so
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How reliably it reports fact
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We hold no factual-reliability rating for this outlet.
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Where it publishes from
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- Mainz, Darmstadt, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
- Official site
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- Seen publishing on
- swr.de
- 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
- 18
- Reports listed
- 19
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 11 August 2026
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Measured 9 November 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 9 November 2026. Ratings pulled 12 October 2026.
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