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Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began, false claims have been circulating across social networks that Russian President Vladimir Putin is targeting US-run biological weapons laboratories in his neighboring country. Allegations of a…

Even though Apasiev is present at the Victory Day events in Moscow, as stated in the announcement, "at the invitation of the Chairman of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (CPRF) Dr. Gennady Zyuganov," with whom he shares similar…

Victory in Europe Day is marked on May 8 with ceremonies in several European countries, including France and Germany. Starting in 2023, Ukraine also officially marks the day of remembrance and victory over Nazism on May 8. Kyiv has invited…

The main historical events of World War II today serve as "material" that the Kremlin's propaganda refers to, trying to manipulate for its own benefit and for its own purposes. Pro-Russian disinformation has used World War II for the past…

The Russian propaganda machine, ever since several European representatives joined the initiative not to participate in the celebration in Moscow, has spun it as “fascist behavior by Europe.” One of the reasons for the EU countries’ stance…

750 milion euros from the EU’s Growth Plan for reforms are planned for North Macedonia. However, there was a lot of uncertainty in the public opinion about what and how these funds will be used. To clarify many of these dilemmas, Portalb.mk…

The attack on a sovereign territory and state, with a democratically elected government, was the basis for the EU and NATO countries to support Ukraine in its right to self-defense. Europe is not afraid of peace with Russia, but rather…

Ukraine is an independent, democratic state with its own territorial integrity and sovereignty that was attacked by Russia with an unprovoked military invasion which led to enormous human casualties, material damage, and population…

The reason why EU member states are being advised not to go to Moscow on May 9 is not because “the EU has long since ceased to share anti-fascist values,” but because Russia justified its military invasion of Ukraine with the so-called…

Canal France International (CFI) is launching the #YouthVsFake – Balkan Youth Poster Competition. This regional initiative is designed to raise awareness about the dangers of disinformation while empowering young people to engage…

It is true that Germany and Great Britain have announced new military aid to Ukraine (not 21 billion euros as the post claims), but not because they want the war to continue, but to help Ukraine defend itself from Russia's brutal attacks,…

The Anti-Disinformation Network for the Balkans (ADN-Balkans) condemns the physical attack on the journalist of the Serbian fact-checking outlet Istinomer that took place on April 15 while she was covering the encampment of pro-government…

To increase mobilization at the front, Ukrainian authorities have been gradually amending laws and tightening criteria. Russian officials and propagandists often talk about Kyiv's problems with mobilization, often spreading false content on…

Truthmeter.mk was unable to find any news related to Putin issuing a decree that would open the way for Africans to obtain Russian citizenship, employment, and military service, as the post claims. We did not find such information on the…

Fact-checking is essential, but insufficient on its own. A multi-layered approach is needed, one that combines fact-checking and media literacy with cooperation between the media, non-governmental organizations, and government institutions.…

With the advent of the Internet and social networks, the number of information attacks has increased dramatically and their impact on democratic processes has become even more devastating. Elections, as an expensive and essential component…

Western Balkan countries still lack the necessary legal, technical, and institutional safeguards to protect people's rights online. Unlike the EU, we do not benefit from the protection offered by the Digital Services Act, and yet we all…

Building bridges of cooperation. Sharing lessons from different experiences with malicious fake news. Creating strategic platforms. The necessity of strategic action. These are some of the main conclusions of the second session titled:…