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The *Independent Barents Observer* was founded in 2015 by Norwegian journalist Thomas Nilsen as an independent, non-profit news outlet focusing on cross-border issues in the Barents region, which includes Norway, Russia, Finland, and Sweden. Based in Kirkenes, Norway, the publication covers a wide range of topics, including Arctic security, environmental concerns, politics, human rights, and indigenous issues. Known for its in-depth reporting on Russian affairs and its impact on the Arctic, it aims to promote transparency and freedom of speech in a region with complex geopolitical tensions. The *Independent Barents Observer* operates independently, with a strong commitment to unbiased and investigative journalism.
The is ranked 11,141 among other media sources and has an average of 415,569 monthly visits according to Similar Web.
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The has a Bias Score of -6% Center which is based on a variety of factors including its policy and politician leanings, article ratings, and the use of biased language. Its Reliability is rated as Fair, and additional analytical insights are available in the other tabs.

  • Bias Rating

    -6% Center

  • Reliability
    49% Reliable Fair
  • Policy Leanings

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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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