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Zelensky Did Not Purchase King Charles’ Mansion

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 […]

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Serbian Front Pages in 2023: Six Newspapers, Over 1,150 Manipulations

Original article (in Serbian) was published on 2/4/2024; Authors: Marija Vučić, Milica Ljubičić, Vesna Radojević Last year, Raskrikavanje recorded at least 1,154 instances of manipulation on the front pages of six daily newspapers: Informer, Srpski Telegraf, Alo, Večernje Novosti, Kurir, and Politika. These headlines were predominantly unfounded, biased, and manipulative. Due to the rising number of […]

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No Countries Have Met EU Conditions Without Being Admitted

Original article (in Bosnian) was published on 15/3/2024; Author: Maida Salkanović In anticipation of the green light for opening accession talks between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the EU, some media outlets published incorrect information stating that there are countries which have met the membership criteria, but have not become members. At the session held on March […]

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Krapovic Neither Invited NATO Occupation of the Region Nor Announced Media Crackdown

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 […]

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False Claim: Slovenian Government Did Not Increase Social Security Contributions for the Self-Employed

Original article (in Slovenian) was published on 27/3/2024; Author: Tina Geč In Slovenia, contributions paid by the self-employed rose by €45.17 in February compared to January, following the release of data by the Statistics Office that showed an increase in the average monthly salary in 2023 over 2022, subsequently affecting the contribution base. Patricija Gorenc, a […]

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Serbian Professor Faces Nationalist Backlash Over Misinterpreted Remarks

Original article (in Serbian) was published on 20/3/2024; Author: Stefan Kosanović Dinko Gruhonjić, a professor at the Faculty of Philosophy in Novi Sad, finds himself targeted once again by insults and threats. This backlash is a response to his outspoken and critical stance on nationalism in Serbia. A criminal complaint accusing him of hate speech has […]

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False Claims about Macron and This Year’s Agricultural Fair

Original article (in Bosnian) was published on 11/3/2024; Author: Maida Salkanović A recently circulated photo falsely suggests that French President Emmanuel Macron was seen fleeing from farmers at this year’s agricultural fair. The photo also falsely claims that he was banned from attending the fair. Neither of these statements are true. On February 24, 2024, a […]

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No Announcement of a 14.5% Reduction in Pensions

Original article (in Serbian) was published on 24/2/2024; Author: Ivan Subotić A reader alerted us to a story on srb-news.com claiming an “unexpected twist in pension payments.” Featuring a photo of Finance Minister Sinisa Mali, the article contradicts recent announcements of pension increases by stating, “this happy news has been rescinded.” It alleges pensions will soon […]

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The News Claiming a Planned Assassination of Macron in Ukraine Is False

Original article (in BCS) was published on 23/2/2024; Author: Amar Karađuz Claims that Ukrainian authorities planned to assassinate the French President to blame Russia and provoke a reaction in the West originated from a “deepfake” video. On February 15, 2024, the web portal Borba (.info) published an article about a supposed report by France 24 television, […]

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Addressing Media Claims: Čarapić Resides in Montenegro, Not the US

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. […]