Viral Video Showing Brutal Murder of Prisoners Filmed in Syria, Not Gaza

A viral video circulating on Facebook depicts the brutal torture and killing of prisoners. While it is currently being shared in the context of...

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,...

DISINFORMATION TRENDS AND NARRATIVES IN THE WESTERN BALKAN REGION MEDIA MONITORING REPORT FOR THE PERIOD OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2023

During the last quarter of 2023, various external actors continued to target the societies of Western Balkans with disinformation and related manipulation tactics, through...

Viral footage does not show the demolition of a McDonald’s restaurant in China or Russia

Original article (in BCS) was published on 18/01/2024; Author: Marija Manojlović A video of the demolition of a McDonald’s restaurant in Kansas is being shared on...

Putin Did Not Say that Bulgaria Should Be Divided

A post on a Russian blog which is someone’s personal opinion first made rounds in Bulgarian media and then in Macedonian media and social...

Analysis of the News: “Military expert: Corona was just a test – The new viruses they make are biological weapons for managing countries”

January 2024. As part of the program Regional Initiative for combating disinformation “Western Balkans Combatting disinformation Center: Exposing malicious influences through fact-checking and Analytical Journalism“,...

Casino Advertisement Presented as Satanic Ritual in Ukrainian Church

Photo: A screenshot from the video A video featuring people donning Satanic costumes, masks, and makeup dancing and singing in Ukrainian is being used by...

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 News: “Scott Ritter: Zelensky will face the fate of Nicolae Ceausescu”

January 2024 As part of the program Regional Initiative for combating disinformation “Western Balkans Combatting disinformation Center: Exposing malicious influences through fact-checking and Analytical Journalism“,...

There is No Evidence That Ukraine Is Losing 30,000 Troops per Month in the War with Russia

Ukraine’s former Public Prosecutor, Yuriy Lutsenko, is spreading unconfirmed data regarding the number of killed and wounded Ukrainian troops. In fact, in his own...

The Trust of the Ukrainians in Zelenskyy Is Not at 42%

There is no publicly accessible opinion poll in Ukraine which shows that the trust in the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy is 42 percent....

The bus with Albanians was not attacked by Serbs, but was damaged by a bird

Prepared by: Ridona Berisha The bus of the "Polluzha Tours" travel agency was not attacked near Niš in Serbia, as reported by some media, but...

Video Doesn’t Show Egyptian Teen Aiding Gaza Residents

The video circulating on social media, allegedly showing an Egyptian teenager delivering aid to Gaza residents via a hole in the border wall, is...

Analysis of the News: “Colonel McGregor: US Will Plant Missiles in Finland to Start War with Russia”

January 2024. As part of the program Regional Initiative for combating disinformation “Western Balkans Combatting disinformation Center: Exposing malicious influences through fact-checking and Analytical Journalism“,...

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...