Disinformation about Syria saw a sharp rise in December, in the wake of the overthrow of the Assad regime by the country’s opposition forces.
The majority of false claims circulating on EU social media were clickbait and included the use of out-of-context images
Disinformation wave: Islamophobic claims return in December Read More »
Doing research into disinformation is rewarding. Sharing it – and how we go about it – with a group of close to 100 students is even more so.
From digital debunking to media censorship: a Malta workshop Read More »
Malicious disinformation narratives about the devastating floods that hit southern Spain in late October 2024 continued to circulate and increase their impact across the EU.
Malicious disinformation about the floods in Spain in late October Read More »
A series of conspiracy theories about Ukrainian labs carrying out research into pathogens were spread across Cyprus in recent months, in an attempt to justify Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This report delves into how this narrative gained traction.
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MedDMO is deeply concerned by Meta’s recent decision to reduce professional fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram in favor of user-driven “community notes.”
MedDMO Statement on Meta’s Decision to Cut Back on Fact-Checking Read More »
Last year a series of articles, including some about a political scandal that erupted in Malta, were taken down from Google’s search results after somebody mysteriously filed a series of copyright infringement claims against them.
Malta: Report on disinformation targeting the media Read More »
A visit from Brazilian football sensation Ronaldinho to the occupied territories of Cyprus leveraged the player’s fame to spread disinformation narratives about sensitive political issues. This report delves into some of the claims made at the time.
Cyprus: Report on disinformation narratives about sensitive political issues Read More »
December 17, 2024 The European Digital Media Observatory is a network of consortia that brings together a multidisciplinary and transnational community of independent fact-checkers, media literacy experts, and researchers engaged in detecting, exposing and countering disinformation, while developing the epistemological bases for relevant policies, notably in the field of media, digital services and associated educational
Guiding Principles for the EDMO Network Read More »
The Mediterranean Digital Media Observatory (MedDMO) participated in the 5th Interdisciplinary Forum organized by the Graduate School of the University of Cyprus on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.
MedDMO was represented by the Journalism Research Lab (J-Lab) of the Department of Social and Political Sciences, discussing the phenomenon of disinformation in the digital environment and highlighting MedDMO’s activities during a panel titled “Addressing Hybrid Threats: Implications for Society and the Democratic Process.”
Participation of MedDMO in an Interdisciplinary Forum at the University of Cyprus Read More »
Migration and population have long been a popular topic of disinformation in Malta, Europe’s most densely populated country, frequently encouraging xenophobic sentiments and spreading fear. This report looks into several instances of disinformation surrounding the issue in recent months.
Malta: Report on disinformation about population and migration Read More »
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