Research

How Misinformation Became a Profitable Business in Eastern Europe

In several eastern European countries, misinformation is a lucrative business, reliant on advertising revenue, and pulling in cash from a variety of other sources including government subsidies, crowdfunding, tax designations, donations and sales of merchandise.

Balkan Insight Publishes Investigation as a Result of a CMDS Project

May 22, 2020

The article ‘Decimated Danube: Sturgeon Revival Efforts Neglect Roots of Poaching’ is the result of our Black Waters project, implemented by Balkan Investigative Reporting Network in partnership with Átlátszó and CMDS.

How Technology Changes Slovak Media

Slovak news media are highly dependent on the distribution power of the global tech giants. That makes them highly vulnerable.

Journalism in Georgia: Under Pressure

News is a much-sought product in Georgia, but its production is not a lucrative business. Independent journalism struggles in a highly politicized media industry where politicians and wealthy families call the shots.

Misinformation in Serbia: Politics, Clicks and Cash

Established websites dominate the misinformation landscape in Serbia, usually with a strong political agenda. Favoring the government is rewarded with public money.