yle media bias and reliability
Media Bias/Fact Check places yle in the centre. We have seen it on 141 published stories of ours.
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Is yle biased?
Media Bias/Fact Check places yle in the centre. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is yle left or right?
Media Bias/Fact Check places yle in the centre. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Centre.
Is yle reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for yle are Media Bias/Fact Check: High factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What yle has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with yle’s own report linked underneath.
The United States is reportedly considering delaying announcements on significant arms sales to Taiwan. This potential postponement could extend past the APEC and G20 summits, with implications for defence firms and diplomatic relations.
yle reported it asDefense Company Anduril: Trump's Stalling on Taiwan Arms Deals Is Hurting Business (opens yle 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.
yle reported it asUS and Denmark Reach Agreement on Greenland – Denmark Says Agreement Is Scheduled to Be Signed Next Week (opens yle in a new tab)
The European Union's naval mission in the Red Sea, Operation Aspides, has raised its alert level. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced the decision, citing Houthi attacks and a deteriorating security situation. Kallas stated that Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia are unacceptable and harm the global economy.
yle reported it asEU Raises Security Level in Red Sea Due to Houthi Attacks (opens yle in a new tab)
Russian film director Andrei Zvyagintsev has been designated a 'foreign agent' by the Ministry of Justice. The designation subjects individuals to strict regulations and income limitations. Zvyagintsev's recent film 'Minotaur' won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival.
yle reported it asRussia Names Film Director Zvyagintsev as Foreign Agent (opens yle 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.
yle reported it asA New Species of Wild Cat Was Discovered in Bolivia for the First Time in over a Century (opens yle in a new tab)
Russia has begun a three-day parliamentary election, the first since the start of the war in Ukraine. Polling stations opened in the Far East, with President Vladimir Putin's party widely expected to win the 450 seats in the State Duma. Voting is also taking place in occupied Ukrainian territories.
yle reported it asVoting for the Duma Elections Has Begun in Russia (opens yle in a new tab)
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.
yle reported it asVoting for the Duma Elections Has Begun in Russia (opens yle 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.
yle reported it asBillionaire Linked to Macklemore's Tour Kicks Plans to Donate $2 Million to Gaza (opens yle in a new tab)
Argentina's government has introduced a bill to Congress that would impose sanctions, including up to 20 years imprisonment, on companies exploiting natural resources in the Falkland Islands without Argentine authorisation. The islands are administered by the UK but claimed by Argentina.
yle reported it asArgentine Government Plans Sanctions on Oil Companies in the Falkland Islands (opens yle in a new tab)
Canada has formally applied to join the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF), a military coalition of 10 NATO allies. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the application, which aims to diversify Canada's defence ties beyond the United States.
yle reported it asCanada Applies to Join the Joint Force for Defense Cooperation (JEF) (opens yle 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.
yle reported it asAnalysis: The Fed's Historic Interest Rate Hike Keeps Euribor Rates High and Finnish Debtors Tight (opens yle in a new tab)
Global freshwater reserves have fallen significantly, with the World Meteorological Organization reporting 2025 as one of the driest years for river flows in 35 years. The UN warns the water cycle is becoming more unpredictable, potentially exacerbated by El Niño.
yle reported it asWMO: World's Freshwater Reserves Are Dwindling at an Alarming Rate – Signs of Drought Also in Eastern Finland (opens yle 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.
yle reported it asCanadian Prime Minister Carney Speaks at the EU Parliament in Strasbourg Today (opens yle 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.
yle reported it asUS Congress Approves Broad Sanctions on Russia (opens yle 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.
yle reported it asTrump Threatens to Reduce Trade with the EU over Proposed Associate Membership for Canada (opens yle in a new tab)
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has stated the United States is open to discussing shared risks with China in upcoming AI talks scheduled for this weekend. The discussions aim to prevent the bifurcation of AI systems between the two countries.
yle reported it asAxios: US Ready to Talk to China About Artificial Intelligence (opens yle 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.
yle reported it asSweden Expels Iranian Official and Summons Ambassador for Questioning (opens yle 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.
yle reported it asMerz Receives Support From States in Germany (opens yle in a new tab)
A Pakistan Navy vessel collided with an Indian Navy warship in the North Arabian Sea on September 15, 2026. India lodged a strong protest, citing a violation of a 1991 agreement on advance notice of military exercises. The incident occurred in international waters and caused no major damage.
yle reported it asIndia Summons Pakistani Envoy over Naval Ship Collision (opens yle 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'.
yle reported it asThe President of the European Commission Delivers His Annual Policy Speech in Strasbourg (opens yle in a new tab)
Who says so
One organisation has published a rating for this outlet. Where they disagree, the disagreement is the useful part and it is left standing.
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How reliably it reports fact
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High factuality
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Who owns it
- Ministry of Transport and Communications (Finland)Governmentdirect owner
Where it publishes from
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
- 141
- Reports listed
- 147
- We could read
- 22
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
125 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 22 we could open, not on everything it published.
A blindspot is measured against one side of the spectrum. yle is rated centre, so there is no side for it to be counted against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 141 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than yle’s on 1 of them. Overall it filed a median of 18 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 19 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 19 September 2026. Ratings pulled 4 September 2026.
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