Sydsvenskan media bias and reliability
Sydsvenskan is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 60 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is Sydsvenskan biased?
Sydsvenskan 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 Sydsvenskan left or right?
Sydsvenskan is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is Sydsvenskan reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for Sydsvenskan. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What Sydsvenskan has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with Sydsvenskan’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.
Sydsvenskan reported it asSheeran Apologizes: "So, so Sorry" (opens Sydsvenskan 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.
Sydsvenskan reported it asTrump: Agreement with Denmark on Greenland Completed (opens Sydsvenskan in a new tab)
A drone struck the cooling tower of a reactor unit at Russia's Kursk Nuclear Power Plant on Thursday, September 17. The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed the strike, noting the reactor remained operational and no fire was reported.
Sydsvenskan reported it asRussian Nuclear Power Plant Hit by Drone (opens Sydsvenskan 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.
Sydsvenskan reported it asNew Feline Discovered – First in a Century (opens Sydsvenskan in a new tab)
Presidential advisor Mehmet Uçum has stated that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan plans to run for a new term in an early election on April 16, 2028. Uçum indicated this would be Erdogan's final term if he wins, as the Turkish constitution prevents him from running again after his current term.
Sydsvenskan reported it asErdogan Is Believed to Be Running for President – Again (opens Sydsvenskan 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.
Sydsvenskan reported it asMacklemore Donates to Charity (opens Sydsvenskan 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.
Sydsvenskan reported it asTrump Threatens to Restrict EU Trade After Canada Flirtation (opens Sydsvenskan 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.
Sydsvenskan reported it asIranian Official Expelled From Sweden (opens Sydsvenskan 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.
Sydsvenskan reported it asArtists Drop Out of Sheeran's Tour in Protest (opens Sydsvenskan 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.
Sydsvenskan reported it asUS Confirms: Has Weapons in Space (opens Sydsvenskan 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.
Sydsvenskan reported it asUS Confirms: Has Weapons in Space (opens Sydsvenskan in a new tab)
Senator Mitch McConnell cast a vote to advance the farm bill in committee on September 16, after receiving voting instructions from Senator John Hoeven. The bill passed the committee 12-11 along party lines.
Sydsvenskan reported it asVeteran Senator Back After Long Sick Leave (opens Sydsvenskan in a new tab)
Donald Trump confirmed he uses artificial intelligence but declined to specify how, stating only that it can be used for "a lot of things." He also commented on the technology's future, saying "whoever wins in artificial intelligence wins."
Sydsvenskan reported it asTrump Launches New Attack on Demands for AI Brakes (opens Sydsvenskan in a new tab)
Donald Trump has rejected calls for new regulations on artificial intelligence, stating that the U.S. government already possesses adequate power to control AI firms. He described efforts to implement guardrails as a "sick conspiracy" that could cede technological leadership to China.
Sydsvenskan reported it asTrump Launches New Attack on Demands for AI Brakes (opens Sydsvenskan in a new tab)
One person died and 25 are missing after a migrant boat sank off the Greek island of Gavdos. 51 people were rescued, but search efforts were hampered by strong winds. The boat was travelling from Libya to Crete.
Sydsvenskan reported it asBoat Capsizes South of Crete – Many Missing (opens Sydsvenskan in a new tab)
US President Donald Trump announced he will not immediately fill the vacant White House press secretary position. He stated that department secretaries will temporarily conduct press conferences, and indicated he has received numerous nominations for the role.
Sydsvenskan reported it asTrump Delays Replacing Leavitt (opens Sydsvenskan in a new tab)
Sweden is holding its national, regional, and municipal elections on Sunday, with a record 3.6 million people voting early. Opinion polls suggest a victory for the Social Democrats, though the race is tight.
Sydsvenskan reported it asStruggle for Government Power May Continue After the Election (opens Sydsvenskan in a new tab)
President Donald Trump is visiting his golf resort in Doonbeg, Ireland, for the Irish Open. His trip includes planned meetings with Irish leaders and is met with objections from lawyers and planned protests.
Sydsvenskan reported it asIrish Protests as Trump Arrives (opens Sydsvenskan in a new tab)
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has indicated the company is open to slowing the pace of artificial intelligence development. This consideration comes amid increasing concerns about AI safety and the potential for advanced systems to escape human control.
Sydsvenskan reported it asAfter the Alarms – Open AI Considers Pulling the Brakes (opens Sydsvenskan in a new tab)
A 27-year-old British researcher, Jacob Coxon, has resigned from Anthropic and the AI industry, citing concerns over the rapid, irresponsible development of self-improving superintelligence. He fears this race poses a significant risk to humanity, with some reports suggesting an existential threat by the end of the decade.
Sydsvenskan reported it asAI Researchers Warn of Dangerous Development: "Could Kill Us All" (opens Sydsvenskan in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed Sydsvenskan. We asked on 5 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
- Bonnier GroupMedia Conglomeratedirect owner
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Malmö, Skåne County, Sweden
- Official site
- sydsvenskan.se
- Seen publishing on
- sydsvenskan.se
- 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
- 60
- Reports listed
- 63
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
63 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. Sydsvenskan has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 60 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of Sydsvenskan: its report arrived a median of 27 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 20 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 20 September 2026. Ratings pulled 5 September 2026.
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