Original article (in Serbian) was published on 16/4/2024; Author: Ivan Subotić A reader of FakeNews Tragac reported a disappointing experience after ordering Camper brand shoes from a website purportedly selling footwear. He received an unexpected surprise when the order arrived. “Instead of shoes, I was sent glasses like those used in 3D cinemas, worth no more […]
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Original article (in Albanian) was published on 16/4/2024; Author: Ilda Hoxha Claim: 5G antennas are harmful to human health and should therefore be destroyed. Assessment: False The images of a tower fire circulating on social media in Albania are not related to the burning of a 5G network antenna. Moreover, both the World Health Organization (WHO) […]
Original article (in Slovenian) was published on 29/4/2024; Author: Tina Geč According to the Environment Agency, the highest recorded PM2.5 concentration was 28 µg/m3 on April 15. Levels above 75 µg/m3 are considered hazardous for children and people with asthma. On April 14, the Blue Sky Civil Initiative (CIMN) posted on Facebook that the concentration of […]
Original article (in Bosnian) was published on 18/4/2024; Author: Amar Karađuz Days before Iran launched drones and missiles at targets in Israel, footage of explosions in Crimea was shared on Facebook with claims that Tel Aviv had been attacked. On the night of April 13-14, 2024, Iran launched a barrage of hundreds of missiles and drones […]
Original article (in Serbian) was published on 23/4/2024; Author: Milica Ljubičić Sasa Borojevic, a well-known conspiracy theorist and candidate for councilor on the list of the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) in the upcoming Belgrade elections, claims that members of the LGBT population are prohibited from donating blood voluntarily. The Institute for Blood Transfusion refutes these claims, […]
Original article (inSerbian) was published on 6/4/2024; Author: Teodora Koledin A reader of Tragac brought to our attention an interview conducted with the Minister of Health on a technical mandate, Dr. Danica Grujicic, on Insajder television. The report highlighted a questionable claim made by the minister regarding the internship process for young doctors in Denmark. Upon […]
Original article (in Montenegrin) was published on 23/4/2024; Author: Jelena Jovanović The expectation that politicians, particularly public officials in democratic societies, should be accountable to the public through media appearances and by engaging with journalists is a standard one. Television programs are often designed to provide audiences with answers to pressing questions that affect everyone. However, […]
Original article (in Croatian) was published on 12/4/2024; Author: Anja Vladisavljević A video allegedly showing a homemade experiment has been circulating online, fueling unverified claims and speculations about the potential dangers of smartphones. A group of ants was moving chaotically around a smartphone when, just seconds before it rang, they formed a circle and began to […]
Original article (in Albanian) was published on 12/4/2024; Author: Faktoje Incorrect calculations of global overpopulation Claim: Scientists have calculated that the end of the world will be on November 13, 2026 Verdict: False Since the dawn of humanity, concerns about the end of the world have inevitably surfaced. Social media has amplified these theories significantly. For instance, […]
Original article (in Bosnian) was published on 2/4/2024; Author: Maida Salkanović An edited video circulating on social media, which portrays a Ukrainian security official ‘admitting’ Ukraine’s involvement in a terrorist attack in Moscow, originated from Russian media sources. Four armed assailants attacked concertgoers at the “Picnic” concert on March 22, 2024, at Crocus City Hall near […]