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Jan23
Fact-check Malta: How much was the Gozo swimming pool meant to cost?
The oft-delayed project is suspected to have gone over-budget
Jan15
‘Form of violence’: Across globe, deepfake porn targets women politicians
January 15, 2025 From the United States to Italy, Britain, ...
Jan14
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 ...
Jan03
Fact-check Malta: Unwrapping disinformation – beware scams targeting events
January 3, 2025 Scams don’t take a holiday. In fact, ...
Jan03
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
Dec13
Fact-check Malta: What happens when a bank changes hands?
December 13, 2024 Reports of HSBC’s looming departure from Malta ...
Dec11
Fact-check Malta: Scam social posts showing injured old man go viral
The posts show 91-year-old Mexican man who was attacked on a Los Angeles street
Dec04
This video shows a train carriage in Madrid in 2023, not the new metro in Thessaloniki
"First day of operation of Thessaloniki Metro!!! What we paid again!!" read this Facebook post from November 30, 2024, since shared more than 700 times. ...
Nov20
Fact check Malta: Former politician peddles misinformation about political murders
November 20, 2024 A recently-resurfaced video clip shows a former ...
Nov18
Fact-check Malta: Did Amanda Muscat receive just €16,000 more than a secretary?
Robert Abela made the claim in an interview, but that figure doesn't add up
Nov14
Fact-check Malta: Did Malta under PN have the worst unemployment rate in Europe?
Malta also had one of the worst fiscal deficits in Europe, Jonathan Attard claimed
Nov14
Fact-check Malta: does a new budget measure give all foreigners a yearly €550 payout?
Several social media posts saying this have stoked outrage
