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Video of Greek train crash anniversary rally falsely shared as anti-migrant protest - Featured image

Video of Greek train crash anniversary rally falsely shared as anti-migrant protest

"Massive riot in Greece. Thousands of patriots are calling for the resignation of the globalist treacherous government. More than 500 illegal migrants arrive in Greece ...
Claim that US will shutter Greek military base is false - Featured image

Claim that US will shutter Greek military base is false

"BREAKING: Trump shut downs U.S. base in Alexandroupoli, Greece," says a February 24, 2025 X post with thousands of interactions.

Fact-check Malta: Social media scammers strike again

February 21, 2025 Earlier this year we highlighted a barrage ...

Fact-check Malta: X gives fake Myriam Spiteri Debono account verified status

President's actual account remains unverified
Fact-check: Latest AI scam mimics Robert Abela's voice - Featured image

Fact-check Malta: Latest AI scam mimics Robert Abela’s voice

The scam uses audio deepfakes to encourage fraudulent investments
Old photos misleadingly shared as quakes rattle Santorini - Featured image

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 - Featured image

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: How do Malta’s school hours compare to others in Europe? - Featured image

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: Are young people leaving Malta? - Featured image

Fact-check Malta: Are young people leaving Malta?

Studies frequently show that youths are unhappy, but few seem to be venturing abroad
Fact-check: How much was the Gozo swimming pool meant to cost? - Featured image

Fact-check Malta: How much was the Gozo swimming pool meant to cost?

The oft-delayed project is suspected to have gone over-budget