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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 Montenegrin) was published on 9/4/2024; Author: Marko Vukajlović Two years ago, Raskrinkavanje.me reported that the Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, did not have assets totaling $850 million, contrary to media claims. Although he holds considerable wealth, it was estimated at around $25 million at that time. In recent Russian propaganda, claims have surfaced that […]
Original article (in Montenegrin) was published on 15/3/2024; Author: Darvin Murić Defense Minister Dragan Krapovic’s address at the Atlantic Alliance conference has sparked considerable debate, drawing reactions from opponents of Montenegro’s NATO membership and generating widespread disinformation. “UNBELIEVABLE – What Krapovic talked about at the NATO forum: Krapovic announces crackdown on the media and accuses Russia […]
Original article (in Montenegrin) was published on 13/2/2024; Author: Darvin Murić Media outlets frequently engage in speculation about the personal lives of Montenegrin politicians. Recently, however, some media outlets have taken this a step further, with reports claiming that Vasilije Čarapić, a Member of Parliament for Europe Now, has relocated from Montenegro to the United States. […]
Original article (in Montenegrin) was published on 17/01/2024; Author: Darvin Murić The World Economic Forum in Davos serves as a disinformation magnet. However, these are usually related to geopolitics, “conspiracies against humanity,” and rarely relate to Montenegro. This time, however, Prime Minister Milojko Spajic’s participation in this forum has made him and Montenegro targets of disinformation. […]
Original article (in Montenegrin) was published on 10/01/2024; Author: Marko Vukajlović Anthony Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, held a press conference to address various topics, including Ukraine. He highlighted the significant financial support provided by the U.S., which amounts to $70 billion, alongside the European Union’s contribution of $110 billion. Blinken reinforced the message that […]
Original article (in Montenegrin) was published on 16/1/2024; Author: Nina Đuranović The complexity of the situation in the Middle East has escalated due to U.S. military forces entering open conflict with Yemen’s Houthi rebel group. After issuing several weeks of warnings to the Houthis against attacking commercial vessels in the Red Sea, U.S. naval and air […]
By: Maida Salkanović Elon Musk professing his love for Serbia, airport luggage auctioned for a mere Euro, and the circulation of supposedly miraculous cures were just some of the false claims shared all across Southeast Europe (SEE) in 2023. Fact-checkers were busy – in this review they offer their perspectives on the previous 12 months. […]
Original article (in Montenegrin) was published on 05/12/2023; Author: Nina Đuranović The national census in Montenegro kicked off on Sunday, December 3. With its commencement, there has been a noticeable uptick in the spread of inaccurate and misleading information by various regional media outlets. Online portals such as Danas, Kurir.rs, Pink.rs, Nedeljnik, Srpska dijaspora, PostInfo, Hayat.ba, […]
Original article (in Montenegrin) was published on 08/11/2023; Author: Marko Vukajlović The Population and Housing Census in Montenegro commenced on December 3, amidst political and some ethnic tensions. A Serbian nationalist Telegram group shared disinformation about census results in Niksic, a city in the west of the country. The nationalist group “Bunt (Rebellion) is a state […]