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UN Srebrenica Resolution Sparks New Wave of Genocide Denial in Media

Original article (in B/C/S) was published on 25/4/2024; Author: Mladen Lakić The announcement of a UN debate on a resolution to condemn genocide denial in Srebrenica and declare July 11 as an international day of remembrance sparked widespread media coverage in the region, much of which denied the classification of the crime. On April 17, 2024, […]

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Prince, Chemtrails, and Murder: A Medley of Conspiracy Theories

Original article (in Montenegrin) was published on 15/4/2024; Author: Jelena Jovanović For decades, the theory that chemtrails poison people from the air has been circulating. Disinformers keep this topic alive by continually searching for new evidence to back their claims. Raskrinkavanje has frequently debunked such assertions, and one of the latest conspiracy theories about “dangerous spraying” […]

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Fire in Video Posted by SDS Local Chapter in Slovenia Not Caused by Electric Vehicle

Original article (in Slovenian) was published on 26/4/2024; Author: Žan Premrov A Slovenian political party’s local chapter shared a video alleging that a fire was sparked by an electric vehicle. However, it was later clarified that the vehicle in the video was not electric, and the fire did not originate from the vehicle itself. On 15 […]

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Who Benefits from the EU Migration and Asylum Pact?

Original article (in Croatian) was published on 14/4/2024; Author: Anja Vladisavljević The European Parliament has approved several legislative texts related to migration and asylum, with all Croatian MEPs who voted endorsing the proposals from the package. After the European Parliament approved the new EU Migration and Asylum Pact, the European political elites eagerly announced the news […]

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No, the Dean’s Sister Did Not Report on the Gatherings in Front of the Faculty of Philosophy

Original article (in Serbian) was published on 31/3/2024; Author: Ivan Subotić According to the web portal NS uzivo, there is a ‘secret connection’ explaining why the PMF dean was the only supporter of Dinko Gruhonjic’s “hate speech.” This media outlet claims the connection lies in the familial relationship between Milica Pavkov Hrvojevic, the dean of the […]

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The Viral Video of the Israeli “Iron Dome” Is Unrelated to the Recent Iranian Attack

Original article (in B/C/S) was published on 16/4/2024; Author: Marija Ćosić A video from October 2023 is being circulated with claims that it depicts an Iranian missile attack on Israel in April of this year. On the night of April 13, 2024, Iran launched hundreds of missiles and drones at Israel. According to Israeli officials, most […]

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Reader Receives 3D Glasses Instead of Ordered Shoes

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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No Evidence That 5G Mobile Phone Technology Poses Health Risks

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) […]

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Air Pollution Levels Stayed Under 100 Micrograms in Mid-April

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 […]

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Misidentified Video: Explosions in Ukrainian Crimea Mistakenly Labeled as ‘Attack on Tel Aviv’

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 […]