The Independent Barents Observer
Media Bias Rating

The Independent Barents Observer, a distinguished news source founded in 2002, focuses on delivering comprehensive coverage of the Arctic region, with a special emphasis on the Barents Sea area. Headquartered in Kirkenes, Norway, the publication was established to provide independent and reliable news about the circumpolar North, fostering dialogue and understanding in the region. While primarily concentrating on political developments, environmental issues, and socio-economic trends in the Arctic, The Independent Barents Observer also keeps an eye on cultural happenings and stories shaping the region. As for ownership, the current owners of the publication continue to prioritize its commitment to journalistic integrity, community engagement, and a keen awareness of the unique challenges facing the Arctic. Online, readers can stay informed through the publication's website, offering a valuable resource for those seeking in-depth insights into Arctic affairs.

A.I. Ratings

Bias Score

Our A.I. media bias rating of The Independent Barents Observer shows what policies The Independent Barents Observer supports and opposes including The Independent Barents Observer's conservative and liberal leanings based on analysis of three hundred of articles scanned daily using the latest data science and artificial intelligence technologies.

Bias scores are on a scale of -100% to 100% with higher negative scores being more liberal and higher positive scores being more conservative, and 0% being neutral.

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Fair Reliability

*Our bias meter rating uses data science including sentiment analysis, machine learning and our proprietary algorithm for determining biases in news articles. Bias scores are on a scale of -100% to 100% with higher negative scores being more liberal and higher positive scores being more conservative and 0% being neutral. The rating is an independent analysis and is not affiliated nor sponsored by the news source or any other organization.

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Fair Reliability

*Our bias meter rating uses data science including sentiment analysis, machine learning and our proprietary algorithm for determining biases in news articles. Bias scores are on a scale of -100% to 100% with higher negative scores being more liberal and higher positive scores being more conservative and 0% being neutral. The rating is an independent analysis and is not affiliated nor sponsored by the news source or any other organization.

Reliability

Biasly's Reliability Score is a composite score that includes the rating of the quality of sources, and quotes including their uniqueness and diversity.

Grade D 33% Reliable

Analyst Ratings

Bias Score

Biasly’s analyst team evaluates politician twitter accounts, voting records, and statements made in the press to determine leanings. Our diverse analyst team includes equal representation from conservative, center, and liberal viewpoints on every article we rate.

The Analyst Bias Score is on a scale of -100% to 100% with higher negative scores being more liberal and higher positive scores being more conservative, and 0% being neutral.

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Reliability

Biasly's Reliability Score is a composite score that includes the rating of the quality of sources, and quotes including their uniqueness and diversity.

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