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How COVID-19 Threatens Media Freedom

Access to accurate information is essential to fighting a pandemic. However, many governments hide behind the emergency to restrict media freedom.

Blaha Masters Misinformation Scene, No Conspiracy Website Can Beat Him

March 31, 2020

Slovak media outlet Denník N published an investigative article based on the report on Slovakia in our Business of Misinformation project. This English translation is published with the outlet’s permission.

Hlavné Správy Web Cooperates With Harabin, Helping Him Target His Advertising Better

March 30, 2020

Slovak media outlet Denník N published an investigative article on the connections between a misinformation website and a far-right party leader in Slovakia. The story is based on the report on Slovakia in our Business of Misinformation project. This English translation is published with the outlet’s permission.

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.

Charlatan Page Bádateľ Also Spreads the Propaganda of ĽSNS, Linking Its Party Leader With Vaccination Rumours

March 27, 2020

Slovak media outlet Denník N published an investigative article on the connections of a far-right party and websites spreading misinformation in Slovakia. The story is based on the report on Slovakia in our Business of Misinformation project. This English translation is published with the outlet’s permission.