From Levica through Rodina to GROM and MAAK: Who are Moscow’s megaphones in the country

In recent years, and especially since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Macedonia has been exposed to very strong Russian propaganda influence, supported by illegal flows of Russian money through...

No Countries Have Met EU Conditions Without Being Admitted

In anticipation of the green light for opening accession talks between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the EU, some media outlets published incorrect information stating...

Blurring the Truth of Navalny’s Death with Vaccine Disinformation

The prominent Russian opposition leader and critic of the government, Alexei Navalny, died under suspicious circumstances. In the absence of transparency surrounding his death,...

Russian Propaganda Spreads Panic over Alleged Coup in Ukraine Again

Disinformation is circulating in the region regarding Ukrainian special forces being dissatisfied with the Ukrainian Army’s new leadership and their subsequent preparation for a...

Analysis of the Narrative: Beyond Ukraine and Gaza: The reporting of other world conflicts is rare and anti-Western

Most domestic media, reporting on international conflicts that significantly affect regional or global relations, focus on the war in Ukraine and the conflict in...

In a deepfake Video, allegedly from France24, Ukraine, allegedly, Plans Macron’s Assassination

A manipulated video, in terms of France24 news, states that the official visit of Emmanuel Macron was canceled because the French Secret Service intercepted...

Navalny’s Death Overshadowed Moscow’s Disinformation on Military Campaign in Ukraine

‘Alexei Navalny. Photo: Alexey Yushenkov/Алексей Юшенков, CC BY-SA 3.0 Wikimedia Despite this February marking the two-year anniversary since the start of Ukraine’s suffering at the...

What does banning the dinar bring to Kosovo?

For three weeks, the banning of the dinar in Kosovo has been the headline of the clash between Serbia and Kosovo. The reason was...

Analysis of the Narrative: “The West’s final showdown with Serbia” – The situation in Kosovo is once again a reason for anti-Western narratives

January 2024. As part of the program Regional Initiative to Combat Disinformation “Western Balkans Anti-Disinformation Hub: Exposing Malign Influences through Watchdog Journalism”, we present you...

The Alleged Nazism in Kyiv Still the Subject of Russian Disinformation

Photo: Michael Parulava on Unsplash Several disinformation narratives have prevailed this year in the Macedonian-language online space and media – from Ukraine’s “statehood being at...

Propaganda disinformation about the recruitment of people with Down syndrome in Ukraine

Claims that Ukraine is recruiting people with Down syndrome due to a lack of new soldiers come from pro-Russian sources and, apart from a...

The decision on the dinar is requested to be postponed, the Government calls to defend constitutional principles

The decision to prohibit the use of the dinar as currency in Kosovo is the latest move by the Kosovo authorities, prompting a reaction...

A Disinformation Round “Sofia-Belgrade-Skopje” with a Typical Russian Flair

Photo: Printscreen from “Ne se strahuvaj s Vasil Vasilev” The flow of Russian disinformation has become familiar – it starts in Russia, travels to Serbia,...

NATO has established the first regional air base in Albania

NATO confirms to Faktoje that Kuçova tactical air base, with an investment of 50 Million Euros, is set to become operational by spring. Beyond...

Analysis of the Narrative: “New Maidan” – the response of local authorities and official Moscow to accusations of election irregularities in Serbia

December 2023. As part of the program Regional Initiative to Combat Disinformation “Western Balkans Anti-Disinformation Hub: Exposing Malign Influences through Watchdog Journalism”, we present you...

The confiscation of the “Rajska Banja” complex prompted reactions from Serbs

Photo: Banjske village, Zveçan The building suspected of hosting illegal activities in the north has been confiscated by Kosovo authorities, a decision that sparked a...

Interviews, Newspaper Sections, Shows and Columns – The Growing Presence of China in the Media in North Macedonia

Collage of photographs by Meta.mk In the media sector in North Macedonia, China applies various strategies to influence the narratives, such as the presence of...