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 »
Disinformation is one of the most pressing challenges of the digital age. To inform and empower media professionals, educators, and citizens, the event “Digital Tools & Actions Against Disinformation” will be held on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM, under the auspices of the Mediterranean Digital Media Observatory.
MedDMO in Thessaloniki – Informative event against fake news at ESIEM-Th 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 »
Disinformation related to the war in Ukraine reached its highest level in the last two years, according to data from EDMO fact checkers for March 2025.
Disinformation about Ukraine at two-year high in March 2025 Read More »
A slew of false or misleading statements were made by US President-elect Donald Trump and other members of his administration in February 2025.
D. Trump’s Fake News Rises in February Read More »
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