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When Alexander started high school, Severina hugged him and said, "How soon before?"
Croatia🏛️ PoliticsLean Progressive9/8/2026

When Alexander started high school, Severina hugged him and said, "How soon before?"

On Monday, students across Croatia returned to school, marking a new chapter in many of their lives. Among them was Aleksandar, the 14-year-old son of singer Severina, who began his first year at secondary school. To celebrate the occasion, Severina shared a photo on Instagram showing her embracing her son on Zagreb's street. The image highlighted Aleksandar's growth, as he had already surpassed his mother in height. Severina has increasingly shared moments with her son on social media in recent months, after keeping his private life away from public view for years. This year has been significant for both Severina and Aleksandar, including his 14th birthday in February and receiving the sacrament of confirmation. One detail revealed during the celebration was that Aleksandar has a Christian name, Mihael.

Croatian singer Severina and her son Aleksandar shared a heartfelt moment as he began high school. The pair was photographed hugging on a street in Zagreb, with Severina posting the image on Instagram. She captioned it with the message “Kud prije?” which translates to “Where else?” referring to his new chapter at high school. The photo showed Aleksandar, who turned 14 earlier this year, standing taller than his mother. Severina has become more open about their private moments on social media recently, after years of keeping them private. This year marked several milestones for both mother and son, including Aleksandar's confirmation ceremony and his 14th birthday celebration. In Split, former mayor Željko Kerum recounted a conversation with his daughter on her first day of school. His daughter asked him why the newspaper Slobodna Dalmacija continued to write negatively about him. Kerum responded by telling her about a past colleague who wrote under instruction, but could not answer her question about why the paper did not mention a previous positive contribution he made to the community. Actor Peđa Gvozdić shared a different perspective on starting school, commenting on his younger daughter Ema’s transition to primary school. He described her as brave, well-spoken, and well-written.

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When Alexander started high school, Severina hugged him and said, "How soon before?"

On Monday, students across Croatia returned to school, marking a new chapter in many of their lives. Among them was Aleksandar, the 14-year-old son of singer Severina, who began his first year at secondary school. To celebrate the occasion, Severina shared a photo on Instagram showing her embracing her son on Zagreb's street. The image highlighted Aleksandar's growth, as he had already surpassed his mother in height. Severina has increasingly shared moments with her son on social media in recent months, after keeping his private life away from public view for years. This year has been significant for both Severina and Aleksandar, including his 14th birthday in February and receiving the sacrament of confirmation. One detail revealed during the celebration was that Aleksandar has a Christian name, Mihael.

Bias read (Center): The article focuses on a personal family event related to a celebrity, which does not involve political figures, policies, or contentious societal issues. While the subject involves a public figure, the content is centered around a private family milestone rather than a politically charged issue. As

Why factuality (85): The article reports on Aleksandar starting middle school and shares a photo from Severina's Instagram. It mentions his growth and the public nature of their family moments, aligning with common reporting on similar events. The article does not contradict any known facts about Severina and her son, t

Why objectivity (75): The tone is warm and celebratory, focusing on the emotional significance of the event. While not overtly biased, it leans toward a positive and sentimental portrayal of the family moment.

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Kerum claims his daughter asked him on the first day of school "why are they writing badly about him again"

Former Split mayor Željko Kerum shared a conversation with his daughter on the first day of school, where she mentioned that 'Slobodna Dalmacija' again wrote negatively about him. The article highlights a personal anecdote involving Kerum and his family, focusing on the media's portrayal of him. Kerum responded by questioning why the media didn't report positively during a significant event like the start of school. The article includes a Facebook post from Kerum, which serves as the main source.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the issue around the media's negative coverage of Kerum, implying a critical stance toward the media outlet 'Slobodna Dalmacija.' While the narrative is presented as a personal story, the emphasis on the media's role and the critique of its reporting suggests a left-leaning frame,

Why factuality (80): The article accurately reports on Željko Kerum's claim that his daughter asked him about negative media coverage. It includes direct quotes from Kerum, which are consistent with reported statements. However, the article omits some context about the broader media landscape and Kerum’s history with th

Why objectivity (60): The article has a somewhat confrontational tone, especially in quoting Kerum’s response. It frames the situation as a conflict between the father and the media, which may introduce bias despite being based on Kerum’s statement.

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Our actors and actresses on their daughter's entrance into the first grade: "She is braver than we are.

A Croatian actor, Peđa Gvozdić, who plays in the new crime series 'Specialists Zagreb,' shared moments of anticipation regarding his younger daughter Edita's transition to first grade in elementary school. The post was shared on the platform Gloria, highlighting personal family milestones.

Bias read (Center): The article discusses a personal family event related to a child starting school, which does not involve political figures, policies, or contentious social issues. While the actor is a public figure, the content focuses on a private family moment rather than a politically charged issue. Therefore, a

Why factuality: no official source document/info detected

Why objectivity (98): The tone is neutral and descriptive, focusing on quoting the actor's statements without editorializing or using emotionally charged language. It presents the information objectively without apparent bias.

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