Famous TV personality on Nike Kovač's lavish lifestyle: "No meal is free."

DemokracijaParty-alignedConservativeNov 3

The article criticizes the Institute March 8 for allegedly collecting email addresses through a petition campaign based on false accusations against the Slovenian government regarding cooperation with Israel on artificial intelligence. It quotes Dr. Ziga Turk, who describes the tactic as controversial and clever, arguing that fabricated actions are used to gather data for political mobilization ahead of referendums and elections. The piece also includes comments from Dr. Matej Lahovnik, who claims that extreme left-wing groups spread fake news to create fear and mobilize voters by repeating lies until they become perceived as truth. The author asserts that mainstream media fails to report on these questionable methods employed by left-wing extensions while focusing heavily on alleged misconduct by the current government.

Bias read (Conservative): Uses highly charged terms like 'fake news' and 'quasi-institutes,' relies exclusively on right-aligned critics, and frames the opposition's activities as illegal manipulation rather than legitimate activism.

Nova24TVParty-alignedConservativeOct 30

The article criticizes Nika Kovač, director of the Institute March 8, alleging that her organization receives substantial foreign funding while she maintains a luxurious lifestyle, including stays in high-end hotels and business-class flights. It highlights reports that foundations linked to Kovač have received approximately three million euros from international public sources and foundations over the last three years. The piece questions why the Anti-Corruption Commission has not investigated these funds, noting that Kovač’s group was active in recent referendum campaigns. Former TV Slovenia director Uroš Urbanija is quoted criticizing the lack of transparency regarding the origin of these funds and the commission's inaction. The author frames Kovač as part of an ideological network rather than a grassroots activist, suggesting her actions serve specific interests despite her anti-capitalist rhetoric.

Bias read (Conservative): Uses pejorative terms like 'bourgeois' and 'ideological', cites a critical former state employee, and ignores standard NGO funding practices to imply corruption.

DemokracijaParty-alignedConservativeOct 30

The article criticizes Slovenian politician Nika Kovač for taking a luxury trip to New York, including stays in high-end hotels and flights in business class. It questions whether these expenses represent illegal financial benefits and asks why the anti-corruption commission has not investigated her conduct. The piece highlights a contradiction between Kovač’s advocacy for ordinary citizens and her apparent enjoyment of state-funded luxuries. It references a tweet by Uroš Urbanija that demands transparency regarding who pays for such trips and whose interests they serve. The author suggests that authorities should scrutinize Kovač’s obligations to the state given her comfortable lifestyle.

Bias read (Conservative): Uses accusatory language like 'mocking taxpayers' and 'illegal origin', relies solely on critical commentary, and frames the politician as corrupt while ignoring any official justification for the travel.