Philip Oltermann

Philip Oltermann is a Dutch journalist with a focus on international news. He has reported extensively on Eurovision, particularly in recent years as the competition has grown in popularity and controversy. His articles often cover the intersection of politics, culture, and entertainment. In addition to his work on Eurovision, Oltermann has written about issues related to antisemitism and free speech in the context of international film festivals.

Biography:  https://www.theguardian.com/profile/philip-oltermann

89%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

86%

Examples:

  • German officials describe a speech as antisemitic without providing any context or evidence for this claim
  • Individuals turn up at family members' homes in Israel causing them to vacate out of fear for their safety due to death threats received on social media after German officials described a speech as antisemitic.
  • The author implies that German officials and politicians are responsible for death threats against Abraham and his family members, when in fact there is no clear link between their speeches at the Berlinale ceremony and any physical harm received by them.
  • The author implies that German officials are responsible for labeling Abraham’s speech as 'antisemitic', when in fact they did not make any official statement regarding his acceptance speech.
  • The author uses loaded language such as 'antisemitic' and 'apartheid'

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The author has not disclosed any potential conflicts of interest.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • Swedish police have investigated a complaint made by a female member of the production crew after an incident following Klein’s performance in Thursday night’s semi-final.
  • The organisers maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards inappropriate behaviour at the event and are committed to providing a safe and secure environment.

Deceptions

83%

Examples:

  • The article implies that German officials and politicians are responsible for death threats against Abraham and his family members, when in fact there is no clear link between their speeches at the Berlinale ceremony and any physical harm received by them.
  • The article implies that German officials are responsible for labeling Abraham’s speech as 'antisemitic', when in fact they did not make any official statement regarding his acceptance speech.
  • The use of 'antisemitic' to describe a situation that does not meet the criteria for antisemitism as defined by international organizations such as IHRA and USCIRF is deceptive.
  • The use of quotes from Israeli media outlets to claim that Abraham’s speech was labeled as 'antisemitic’ but it does not provide evidence of this or clarify whether these sources are reliable is deceptive.

Recent Articles

Dutch Contestant Joost Klein Disqualified from Eurovision Song Contest: First Time in History

Dutch Contestant Joost Klein Disqualified from Eurovision Song Contest: First Time in History

Broke On: Saturday, 11 May 2024 Dutch Eurovision contestant Joost Klein was unexpectedly disqualified hours before the final due to an incident involving a production crew member. This is the first time in Eurovision's history that a contestant has been expelled after competition began. Swedish police are investigating, while AVROTOS, the Dutch broadcaster, expresses disappointment and shock over the decision. Tensions rise as Israel faces protests for inclusion amidst political storms. Favorites include Swiss operatic entry The Code and Croatian rollicking rock number Rim Tim Tagi Dim.
Israeli Journalist Yuval Abraham Receives Death Threats at Berlin Film Festival for Calling for Equality with Palestinians

Israeli Journalist Yuval Abraham Receives Death Threats at Berlin Film Festival for Calling for Equality with Palestinians

Broke On: Wednesday, 28 February 2024 Israeli and Palestinian filmmakers win Berlin Film Festival award, sparking controversy over their calls for peace and equality in the Middle East.