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Old photos misleadingly shared as quakes rattle Santorini
The volcanic island of Santorini has been rattled by an unprecedented wave of seismic activity, including seven successive tremors measuring over 4.0 magnitude on February 6, ...
Old photo of Mount Etna eruption is misleadingly used in posts about Santorini tremors
Santorini and its neighbouring islands were hit by hundreds of tremors in early February 2025, including more than 40 earthquakes with a magnitude of over ...
Fact-check Malta: Did a 2014 road safety strategy hit its targets?
February 4, 2025 The news of two fatal traffic accidents ...
Fact-check Malta: How do Malta’s school hours compare to others in Europe?
Maltese students have fewer school hours and longer holidays than Europeans
Meta profits from known pro-Russian disinfo network: researchers
January 28, 2025 Social media giant Meta made hundreds of ...
Fact-check Malta: Are young people leaving Malta?
Studies frequently show that youths are unhappy, but few seem to be venturing abroad
Fact-check Malta: How much was the Gozo swimming pool meant to cost?
The oft-delayed project is suspected to have gone over-budget
‘Form of violence’: Across globe, deepfake porn targets women politicians
January 15, 2025 From the United States to Italy, Britain, ...
Experts confirm image showing ancient Greek mosaics is fake, likely AI-generated
"Ancient Greek mosaics dating back to the 2nd century BC, discovered in Zeugma, Turkey, show remarkable artistry and provide a glimpse into the cultural wealth ...
Fact-check Malta: Unwrapping disinformation – beware scams targeting events
January 3, 2025 Scams don’t take a holiday. In fact, ...
Fact-check Malta: examining Robert Abela’s claims about public transport
Is Malta the only country to offer free public transport? And are the Maltese using buses more frequently? Abela certainly thinks so
Fact-check Malta: What happens when a bank changes hands?
December 13, 2024 Reports of HSBC’s looming departure from Malta ...