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Mar10
Video shows train crash anniversary rally in Greece, not mass protest in Romania
Romania's constitutional court annulled the presidential election in December 2024 after allegations emerged of Russian meddling in favour of far-right candidate Calin Georgescu, who unexpectedly won ...
Mar06
Fact-check Malta: Roses are red, President Trump said: Yes, the White House did share this Valentine’s Day post on social media
March 6, 2025 Valentine’s Day is usually a celebration of ...
Mar06
Fact-check Malta: Is trust in the police higher than ever?
Faith in Malta's police force has come under the spotlight in recent weeks
Mar05
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 ...
Feb27
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.
Feb21
Fact-check Malta: Social media scammers strike again
February 21, 2025 Earlier this year we highlighted a barrage ...
Feb19
Fact-check Malta: X gives fake Myriam Spiteri Debono account verified status
President's actual account remains unverified
Feb17
Fact-check Malta: Latest AI scam mimics Robert Abela’s voice
The scam uses audio deepfakes to encourage fraudulent investments
Feb07
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, ...
Feb06
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 ...
Feb04
Fact-check Malta: Did a 2014 road safety strategy hit its targets?
February 4, 2025 The news of two fatal traffic accidents ...
Feb03
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
