Tag: fake news
Fake news are gaining momentum on TikTok. Police: Targeting the September elections and the war in Ukraine
Moldovan police have uncovered a large-scale disinformation campaign on TikTok ahead of the September parliamentary elections. Law enforcement officers detect and document hundreds of fake accounts every day, which spread thousands of...
The EU will fight against disinformation in Moldova and Ukraine. Nearly nine million euros for an EDMO center
A new regional center of the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO) will support Ukraine and Moldova in combating disinformation. As part of its mission, the center will also monitor Moldova’s upcoming electoral period to help ensure electoral...
Defense Ministry Denies Claims of Moldovan Soldiers Killed in Ukraine
The Ministry of Defense denied the information circulating on Telegram and TikTok channels linked to pro-Russian groups, which claimed that “ten soldiers and officers of the National Army had been in Ukraine”...
“Matryoshka” and the website founded by Prigozhin launched a campaign against President Sandu
The Russian disinformation network Matryoshka launched a new campaign targeting the Republic of Moldova and President Maia Sandu. The Russian media outlet The Insider reported that bots are posting fake graffiti on...
The Republic of Moldova, as well as President Sandu – targets of the Russian disinformation network Matryoshka
The Russian disinformation network Matryoshka is launching a campaign targeting the Republic of Moldova for the first time. The Russian publication The Insider reports that bots accuse President Maia Sandu of corruption...
Online Disinformation: The PAS lawmakers’ project, strongly criticized by civil society. Consultations – postponed
The public consultations on the amendment regarding administrative liability for online disinformation, scheduled for Friday during a meeting at Parliament, have been postponed.Society, journalists, and the opposition strongly criticized the legislative initiative...
European External Action Service: Russia Spread Misinformation About the Moldova Referendum and European Parliament Elections
Russia spread misinformation about the referendum on European integration held in the Republic of Moldova and the European Parliament elections, according to a report by the European External Action Service (EEAS), Agerpres...
STOPFALS! Revealing the Truth About Moldova’s Energy Sector
Misinformation about energy security is often spread to create panic and fuel dissatisfaction. By staying informed, we can avoid being vulnerable to disinformation. The power lies within us and our desire to...