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Serbian Nationalist Group Spreading Disinformation About Census in Montenegro

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 […]

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Balancing Act: Media, Disinformation, and Bias in the Israel-Palestine Conflict

By: Maida Salkanović The recent major escalation in the enduring conflict between Israel and Palestine, the most significant in decades, has led to an information surge on social media and news platforms. The large amount of disinformation and polarizing narratives complicate the task of making sense of the available information. On October 7, the Palestinian […]

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The Claim About Russia Outranking the US in Military Strength Is Misleading

Original article (in Montenegrin) was published on 02/11/2023; Author: Marko Vukajlović Recent discussions among military enthusiasts have revolved around a study ranking the world’s most powerful armies. For those with an affinity for Russia’s military prowess, the findings bring positive news – Russia has surpassed the USA! Regional media are reporting the following headline: Americans acknowledge: […]

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Controversial Book by Convicted War Criminal Seselj Sparks Outcry and Political Condemnation

Original article (in Montenegrin) was published on 15/11/2023; Author: Marko Vukajlović Convicted war criminal Vojislav Seselj is once again engaging in what he does best – hurling insults. Recent reports indicate that Seselj has published a book with a disturbing and obscure title, targeting former Montenegrin SDP president Draginja Vuksanovic-Stankovic. The Montenegrin public has expressed strong […]

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IN4S manipulations: Montenegro did not vote for Nazism

Original article (in Montenegrin) was published on 05/10/2023; Author: Marko Vukajlović The ongoing discussions surrounding Russia’s proposal at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to combat the glorification of Nazism have persisted for several years, consistently sparking debates and disinformation, particularly from those in open support of Russia. The Resolution was adopted again this year, with […]

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eMagnetix: Inside the Pyramid Scheme That Scammed Thousands

Original article (in B/C/S) was published on 07/11/2023; Authors: Alena Beširević, Marija Manojlović, Maida Salkanović, Nerma Šehović A pyramid scheme that defrauded thousands in Bosnia and Herzegovina lured victims with promises of quick and easy earnings through a fictitious job that involved clicking on online advertisements and recruiting new members. In collaboration with Detektor, Raskrinkavanje investigated the […]

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Staying Informed During Crisis: How to Verify Information on the Israel-Gaza Conflict

Original article (in Bosnian) was published on 06/11/2023; Author: Nerma Šehović Amidst the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the influx of information, both accurate and misleading, has surged through social media and various news outlets. We’ve compiled tools and methods to help you sift through this flood of information. For the past few weeks, the world has been closely […]

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How a fashion accessory worn by Montenegrin fans became the “Ustasha symbol” on social media

Original article (in Montenegrin) was published on 20/10/2023; Author: Jelena Jovanović Sports events always come with intense excitement, strong emotions, and a fierce drive for victory among both players and fans, especially when it comes to national team competitions. During a recent soccer match between Serbia and Montenegro in Belgrade, there were some scattered scuffles in […]

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Revival of a false statement about NATO’s plan to destroy Orthodoxy

Original article (in Montenegrin) was published on 05/10/2023; Author: Nina Đuranović Citizens of our region are divided when it comes to NATO, otherwise a go-to topic for disinformation, conspiracy theories and other manipulations. NATO is often depicted as an enemy of our culture and religion, as evidenced by a Facebook post that calls attention to the […]

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Poland extraditing Ukrainians, not NATO soldiers

Original article (in Montenegrin) was published on 7/09/2023; Author: Marko Vukajlović An information came up in the regional media about NATO soldiers bound to end up on the fronts across Ukraine, which can serve as a good bait to lure the readers, but is a classic clickbait, completely ungrounded in fact. A headline appeared on one […]