Ukraine is frequently depicted as playing a double game with its key Western allies through a series of false or misleading claims about land ownership, strategic resources, and population statistics.
Cyprus: Disinformation report on Ukraine “Playing a Double Game” with America and Europe Read More »
This report examines several false claims shared across Cyprus about the alleged dwindling support that the Ukrainian cause is enjoying around Europe.
Cyprus: Disinformation report on the International Community “Abandoning” Ukraine Read More »
Our hub, covering Malta, Cyprus, and Greece, has contributed to two newly published reports by the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO) that offer in-depth insights into how disinformation is addressed across the EU.
MedDMO’s contribution to EDMO’s new reports on disinformation in the EU Read More »
A new EDMO report is out, assessing how major platforms are implementing the Code of Practice on Disinformation —soon to become a formal Code of Conduct under the Digital Services Act. MedDMO is proud to have contributed to this collaborative effort alongside fellow EDMO Hubs.
EU Code of Practice on Disinformation Read More »
Our plenary meeting in Thessaloniki took place on Thursday and Friday, June 12 and 13, bringing us together for the last time in the course of the current round of MedDMO to examine our overall progress and gear up for the project’s next round.
MedDMO hub meeting in Thessaloniki Read More »
Fake news related to either the war in Gaza or Covid-19 was on the rise in May 2025, according to EDMO data. At the same time, fake news about the war in Ukraine and the EU remained the main areas of disinformation during this month.
Fake news about Gaza and Covid-19 on the rise in May Read More »
June 4, 2025 The Mediterranean Digital Media Observatory (MedDMO), in collaboration with the Broadcasting Authority of Malta, is pleased to invite you to our webinar on Disinformation in Malta scheduled for June 17, 2025, from 13:00 to 14:00 (Malta’s Time). Are you a media professional or simply interested in the disinformation landscape in Malta? This
Webinar: Disinformation in Malta Read More »
The topics from which disinformation originates in Europe appear to have stabilized in April 2025, according to data collected by EDMO.
Disinformation trends in Europe stable in April 2025 – Fake news about Ukraine decreased Read More »
With the support of the Global Fact Check Fund – a funding managed by the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) – Ellinika Hoaxes designed and implemented ClimateCheckGROW project, a new initiative aimed at combating misinformation about the environment and climate change.
Ellinika Hoaxes initiative against environmental misinformation! Read More »
Abortion remains a contentious issue in Malta, the only EU country to prohibit the practice, except in cases where the mother’s life is at risk. Anti-abortion misinformation has been particularly widespread over the years, muddying the waters of the public debate. This report examines some of the most prominent anti-abortion narratives and presents the perspectives of pro-choice campaigners.
Malta: Anti-abortion misinformation report Read More »
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