Navigating the maze: Misinformation and the European Union in the digital age
In an era of instant content and algorithm-driven feeds, distinguishing truth from fiction is no longer just a matter of personal curiosity — it’s a civic duty. For the European Union, this presents a unique challenge.
Beyond the Headline: Navigating the False News Minefield
In today’s world, figuring out whether a news article - or even just a social media post - is real or false has become incredibly tough.
AI Art to Combat Disinformation: Ioana, the Young Artist Fighting Back with Creativity
"We have a nuclear plant, we understand its power, and we need to know how bad it would be if it went boom!" - Ioana Chereș, a PhD student from Cluj-Napoca, creates art using technology to fight disinformation.
Toxic social media content affects girls in Romania
In March, a month dedicated to women and their value in society, World Vision Romania draws attention to a growing phenomenon affecting more and more girls and young women: constant exposure to toxic content on social media.
Human smuggling like pizza delivery. Telegram — a haven for dealers and terrorists?
The paper-plane logo of the Telegram app is no longer just a familiar sight on the smartphones of Russians, Ukrainians, or Kazakhs. For some, it’s a space to chat with friends or follow their favorite influencers. For others, it’s a place to buy drugs—or even sabotage a weapons shipment to Ukraine.
The rise of fact-checking media platforms in Europe: Why do they exist?
Over the past two years, Europe has seen an unprecedented wave of fact-checking media platforms, a response to the escalating tide of disinformation threatening democratic discourse, public health, and social cohesion.
Celebrating Truth: International Fact-Checking Day Highlights the Fight Against Misinformation
April 2 marked the International Fact-Checking Day, a global initiative dedicated to promoting information accuracy in public discourse and recognizing the vital work of fact-checkers worldwide.
“Ukraine is part of our European family” — EU leaders in Kyiv pledge unwavering support on third anniversary of invasion
The European Union will continue to support Ukraine as it fends off a brutal Russian attack, EU institution presidents Ursula von der Leyen, Roberta Metsola and António Costa announced on...