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Georgian Activist Awarded for Defiance Against Authoritarian Crackdown
Tamar Kintsurashvili, a Georgian media freedom activist, won the DW Freedom of Speech Award for her work combating disinformation in the face of an increasingly authoritarian Georgian government that passed a law similar to Russia's 'foreign agent' law; she and thousands of protestors oppose it.
Georgian Activist Awarded for Defiance Against Authoritarian Crackdown
Tamar Kintsurashvili, a Georgian media freedom activist, won the DW Freedom of Speech Award for her work combating disinformation in the face of an increasingly authoritarian Georgian government that passed a law similar to Russia's 'foreign agent' law; she and thousands of protestors oppose it.
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40% Bias Score
Russia's Disinformation Campaigns and the Proposed French Ministry of Information
Since 2014, Russia has used Saint Petersburg-based troll farms to spread disinformation on Western social media, impacting elections and public opinion, prompting a proposal for a French Ministry of Information to counter this.
Russia's Disinformation Campaigns and the Proposed French Ministry of Information
Since 2014, Russia has used Saint Petersburg-based troll farms to spread disinformation on Western social media, impacting elections and public opinion, prompting a proposal for a French Ministry of Information to counter this.
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64% Bias Score
Romania Re-votes After TikTok Influencer Scandal
Romania's December presidential election results were annulled due to allegations of Russian interference involving covert payments to approximately 100 TikTok influencers to promote far-right candidate Calin Georgescu, who unexpectedly won the first round with nearly 23% of the vote, leading to a s...
Romania Re-votes After TikTok Influencer Scandal
Romania's December presidential election results were annulled due to allegations of Russian interference involving covert payments to approximately 100 TikTok influencers to promote far-right candidate Calin Georgescu, who unexpectedly won the first round with nearly 23% of the vote, leading to a s...
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44% Bias Score
Chinese Mercenary Alleges Imprisonment, Exposes Extent of Chinese Involvement in Ukraine War
A Chinese mercenary fighting for Russia alleges imprisonment and mistreatment, revealing the plight of hundreds of Chinese soldiers involved in the war in Ukraine, despite official denials from both Russia and China, and highlighting the role of social media in recruitment.
Chinese Mercenary Alleges Imprisonment, Exposes Extent of Chinese Involvement in Ukraine War
A Chinese mercenary fighting for Russia alleges imprisonment and mistreatment, revealing the plight of hundreds of Chinese soldiers involved in the war in Ukraine, despite official denials from both Russia and China, and highlighting the role of social media in recruitment.
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52% Bias Score
Georgian Activist Awarded for Defying Authoritarian Crackdown on Media
Tamar Kintsurashvili, a Georgian media freedom advocate, won DW's Freedom of Speech Award for defying a restrictive "foreign agents" law despite threats of imprisonment, highlighting Georgia's growing authoritarianism and the shrinking space for independent media.
Georgian Activist Awarded for Defying Authoritarian Crackdown on Media
Tamar Kintsurashvili, a Georgian media freedom advocate, won DW's Freedom of Speech Award for defying a restrictive "foreign agents" law despite threats of imprisonment, highlighting Georgia's growing authoritarianism and the shrinking space for independent media.
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36% Bias Score
Georgian Activist Wins DW Award Amidst Government Crackdown
Tamar Kinzurashvili, a Georgian media activist, won the DW Freedom of Speech Award for combating disinformation and defending press freedom in Georgia, which faces increasing government repression and a stalled EU accession process.
Georgian Activist Wins DW Award Amidst Government Crackdown
Tamar Kinzurashvili, a Georgian media activist, won the DW Freedom of Speech Award for combating disinformation and defending press freedom in Georgia, which faces increasing government repression and a stalled EU accession process.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey Denies Conflicting Statements on Kanal Istanbul Project
Turkish ministers' seemingly conflicting statements on the Kanal Istanbul project are deemed manipulative by the government, which clarifies that the project remains in their plans but is not their current priority.
Turkey Denies Conflicting Statements on Kanal Istanbul Project
Turkish ministers' seemingly conflicting statements on the Kanal Istanbul project are deemed manipulative by the government, which clarifies that the project remains in their plans but is not their current priority.
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52% Bias Score
Iranian Government's Information Control Exacerbates Disaster Response
The Iranian government's handling of recent disasters, including the Bandar Abbas explosion, reveals a pattern of initial denial, limited information, and suppression of alternative narratives, fueling public distrust and the spread of misinformation.
Iranian Government's Information Control Exacerbates Disaster Response
The Iranian government's handling of recent disasters, including the Bandar Abbas explosion, reveals a pattern of initial denial, limited information, and suppression of alternative narratives, fueling public distrust and the spread of misinformation.
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48% Bias Score
EU Ministers Tackle Disinformation Targeting Climate Policies
EU environment ministers met in Warsaw to discuss the rising concerns about disinformation campaigns targeting the bloc's climate and energy policies, citing examples of politically motivated false narratives and the need for a stronger coordinated response to combat such misinformation.
EU Ministers Tackle Disinformation Targeting Climate Policies
EU environment ministers met in Warsaw to discuss the rising concerns about disinformation campaigns targeting the bloc's climate and energy policies, citing examples of politically motivated false narratives and the need for a stronger coordinated response to combat such misinformation.
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40% Bias Score
Portugal's Election: Misinformation and a Rapid Response System
Ahead of Portugal's May 18th snap election, far-right Chega leader André Ventura falsely claims social media polls show his party winning, while reputable polls place it third. This highlights the spread of misinformation and Portugal's efforts to combat it using a rapid response system.
Portugal's Election: Misinformation and a Rapid Response System
Ahead of Portugal's May 18th snap election, far-right Chega leader André Ventura falsely claims social media polls show his party winning, while reputable polls place it third. This highlights the spread of misinformation and Portugal's efforts to combat it using a rapid response system.
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36% Bias Score
France Accuses Russia's GRU of Widespread Cyberattacks
France officially accused Russia's GRU of a sustained cyberattack campaign targeting French interests since 2015, including the TV5Monde sabotage and the 2017 Macron campaign email hack, with increased attacks since 2021 targeting various sectors, as detailed in a new report.
France Accuses Russia's GRU of Widespread Cyberattacks
France officially accused Russia's GRU of a sustained cyberattack campaign targeting French interests since 2015, including the TV5Monde sabotage and the 2017 Macron campaign email hack, with increased attacks since 2021 targeting various sectors, as detailed in a new report.
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52% Bias Score
Georgian Journalist Awarded for Combating Disinformation Amidst Government Crackdown
Tamar Kincuraszwili, director of a Georgian media foundation, won DW's Freedom of Speech Award for combating disinformation amidst increasing government repression, including a new law requiring foreign-funded organizations to register as "foreign agents", which she refuses to do.
Georgian Journalist Awarded for Combating Disinformation Amidst Government Crackdown
Tamar Kincuraszwili, director of a Georgian media foundation, won DW's Freedom of Speech Award for combating disinformation amidst increasing government repression, including a new law requiring foreign-funded organizations to register as "foreign agents", which she refuses to do.
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40% Bias Score
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