SloveniaOwnership & classification
Founded: 2018
Ownership
Oštro is a non-profit center for investigative journalism for the Adriatic region, established on 30 March 2018 and founded by former Delo investigative journalist Anuška Delić, who is its editor-in-chief. It is run as an independent non-governmental/non-profit organization, not owned by any company, party or state; control rests with its own founders and editorial leadership.
Funding
Funded by public calls and grants, project tenders, and donations; named backers include the Open Society Foundations / Open Society Institute and the European Journalism COVID-19 Support Fund, supplemented by individual donations and Slovenia's 1%-of-income-tax donation scheme. Donor names are disclosed only on request or above a set threshold.
Affiliation & stance
Oštro produces non-partisan investigative and fact-checking journalism and is not aligned with any party or the state. As an independent non-profit funded by grants and donations with no party, state or corporate owner, it is correctly classed INDEPENDENT.
Editorial lean
- Our estimate
- Center
- Measured from coverage
- Centerbased on 22
77/100
Factual
68/100
Objective
23
Articles
23
reports
Factual: How accurately its articles report the facts, judged against primary sources and the cross-outlet consensus. Only articles that cite their sources are counted.
Objective: How neutral the writing is — whether reporting keeps the writer’s own preferences and opinions out of the article.
Recent coverage
Minister Rifelj biased on the findings of science regarding the two sexes
The article discusses a statement by Tim Prezelj from the Biologija Institute Jovan Hadžija, who explains that the concept of sex, from a biological perspective, is too complex to be interpreted solely through the lens of reproduction. The focus is on the scientific understanding of sex beyond simplistic categorizations.
Planet of Beauty unsubstantiated claims about the harms of seed oils
An article from Oštro discusses claims made by Damjana Drobne, a researcher from Ljubljana's Biotechnical Faculty, who stated there is no conclusive evidence supporting the assertion that consuming linoleic acid, found in seed oils, in recommended amounts causes chronic inflammation or cancer.
There is no available data on 500-600 thousand foreign workers in Croatia
The article reports that according to data from Croatia's Ministry of Internal Affairs, 106,395 foreign citizens received residence and work permits in the first seven months of this year. The headline highlights concerns about the lack of accessible data regarding up to 600,000 foreign workers in the country, suggesting a gap in transparency or availability of comprehensive information.
Nova24TV manipulative about the discriminatory treatment of private
The article discusses a statement by Tilen Štajnpihler Božič from Ljubljana Law Faculty, explaining that the Anti-Discrimination Act includes certain exemptions, otherwise private companies and service providers cannot discriminate against their customers or employees. The focus is on legal provisions regarding discrimination protections.
MEP Godec biased on the proposed amendment to the Criminal Code
Poslanci Gibanja Svoboda so aprila vložili predlog o daljši zaporni kazni za pridobivanje mlajših od 15 let za spolne namene. Kritična poslanka Grgurevič je konec avgusta predlagala ohranitev obstoječe kazni in uvedbo kaznivosti poskusa tega dejanja, a je njena amandma po petih dneh umaknila. Koalicija je v sodelovanju z Resnico še isti dan vložila nov predlog o kazenih od enega do tri leta zapora.
Embassies are not the territory of a foreign state
The article discusses the legal status of embassies and whether they are considered territory of the foreign country they represent. Slovenia has 47 embassies abroad. The article references a report by Portal Info360 suggesting that embassies might be treated as foreign territory, but experts clarify that this is a simplified expression. According to international law, particularly the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, embassy premises are inviolable, and host country authorities cannot enter them without permission from the embassy head. International customary law, which relies on established practices rather than written agreements, also plays a role in defining diplomatic privileges and immunities. Experts emphasize that embassies do not constitute foreign territory but are protected spaces under international conventions and local laws.
Jure Janković registered at the Belgrade address of President Vučić
The article reports that Jure Janković, the younger son of Ljubljana mayor Zoran Janković, was granted Serbian citizenship in 2024 under the country’s national interest clause. This decision comes amid allegations of wealth and potential conflicts of interest, particularly regarding his connection to Nikola Petrović, a businessman linked to the Serbian president Aleksandar Vučić. The report highlights that Janković holds the title of 'uncle' to Vučić through Petrović, who owns businesses that have acquired land from Ljubljana's municipal administration. Investigations by the Serbian organization Krik reveal that Janković's family owns properties in Saraorci, a village where Janković was born, which were allegedly built without permits. While Serbia has laws allowing the legalization of such structures, there is uncertainty whether the process has been completed. The article notes that Janković received his Serbian citizenship without relinquishing Slovenian citizenship, citing the 19th article of the Citizenship Law. Serbian authorities did not respond to inquiries about the reasons behind this naturalization.
Jelinčič Noble unfounded on the introduction of a programme with a lower educational standard in Cyprus
The article discusses claims made by Jelinčič Plemeniti, leader of the non-parliamentary Slovenian party SNS, regarding the introduction of a lower educational standard program in Koper. He accused the city of turning into a 'ghetto' for less developed individuals, possibly migrants, due to this initiative. However, the Municipal Council of Koper (MOK) clarified that the program, which allows students with special needs to attend adapted education programs with lower standards, is based on national strategic directions for the period 2023–2033. The program will start at the beginning of the school year at one class in Koper Primary School and will be implemented at other schools depending on specific needs and conditions. MOK emphasized that the program does not lower the quality of regular education and aims to reduce social isolation for children with special needs by allowing them to stay within their local community.
Doctors don't have records of patients with gun records.
In Slovenia, doctors are not legally required to inform local authorities if their patients obtain a firearms permit, despite regulations requiring medical professionals to report changes in a patient’s health status related to firearm ownership. This lack of clarity has raised concerns about the adequacy of psychological evaluations during the process of obtaining a firearms permit. Doctors and experts have criticized the current system, noting that some clinics perform basic tests while others conduct more comprehensive assessments. The rules governing medical examinations for firearm permits do not specify the exact scope of these exams, leading to inconsistencies across different healthcare providers. Experts argue that more detailed psychological testing is necessary to identify individuals who might pose a risk.
Increasing Number of Licensees and Poor Control
The article discusses the increasing number of individuals obtaining firearms licenses in Slovenia, particularly among those involved in sports shooting and hunting associations. Over the past decade, the number of license holders has risen by more than 80 percent, while membership in shooting clubs has grown significantly. This trend raises concerns about the suitability of some individuals for handling firearms. The article references a statement by Zan Mahnič, an SDS MP, who encouraged citizens to join shooting clubs to legally possess weapons. It also mentions an SDS resolution warning against potential civil war risks attributed to 'extremists' supported by leftist political forces. The article highlights the legal requirements for acquiring a firearms license, including age, health, training, and reliability criteria.
The title of the Berlin pool event is click bait.
The article discusses a controversial event at a public swimming pool in Berlin, organized by the Volksbühne theater and the non-profit organization EOTO, aimed at Black children and youth. The event was initially planned to take place on August 14th, with the pool reserved exclusively for 'Black communities' due to concerns over racial discrimination and systemic racism. However, the event was later canceled after public backlash and safety concerns, as organizers feared that the event would become a target for far-right harassment. The event sparked significant controversy, with some conservative politicians, including Alice Weidel from the Alternative for Germany party, condemning it as a form of apartheid. Independent media outlets such as Nius and Tichys Einblick reported on the incident, while media watchdogs like Media Bias/Fact Check labeled these outlets as having a conservative bias. The cancellation highlighted broader issues of racial discrimination and unequal access to public spaces.
Environmental inspection of waste textiles destined for Tunisia
Slovenski organi so v okviru mednarodne operacije Demeter XII odkrili nezakonito pošiljko odpadnega tekstila, namenjenega v Tunizijo. Operacija, organizirana s strani svetovne carinske organizacije WCO, je vključvala 12 skupnih akcij nadzora nad čezmejnim pošiljanjem odpadkov med 15. junijem in 31. julijem. Inšpekcija za okolje, finančna uprava in policija so pri pregledu odkrili dva zabojnika odpadnega tekstila v Luki Koper. Skupno so pregledali 81 čezmejnih pošiljk, med njimi 43 fizičnih pregledov tovornih vozil in 38 pregledov dokumentacije. Nadzorni organi so zaradi nepravilnosti uvedli prekrškovne postopke ali izrekli opozorila. Na Hrvaškem so lani odkrili nezakonito odložene odpadke iz Slovenije, Italije in Nemčije, kar je povzročilo afero, ker so bili odpadki neustrezno obdelani in odstranjeni.
Protein spots formed during vaccination are not toxic
An article in Slovenian media outlet Oštro discusses claims made by American researcher Dr. Robert Malone regarding potential dangers of mRNA vaccines for children. Malone suggested that the spike protein produced by these vaccines could cause permanent damage to children's organs and alter their immune systems. However, experts such as Roman Jerala, Nina Grasselli Kmet, and Tomaž Bratkovič refute these claims, stating there is no evidence that the spike proteins generated during vaccination lead to systemic toxicity or multi-organ failure. They explain that mRNA vaccines temporarily enable cells to produce the spike protein, which the immune system recognizes as foreign, leading to an immune response without causing viral replication. The article highlights the scientific consensus that the spike protein produced by mRNA vaccines does not result in lasting harm to children’s health.