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No, the Pope isn't replacing Christmas with a 'Feast of Peace'

The Pope often takes time during his Christmas appearances to call for peace across the world, but there's no evidence he wants to replace the festival with a day dedicated to peace.

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Portugal's misleading immigration claims fact-checked

The issue of immigration is a prime target for misinformation in countries across Europe, and Portugal is no exception. EuroVerify takes a look at some of the claims by the Portuguese far right.

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No, Christine Lagarde doesn't want to scrap cash for climate

A video is being shared on social media which allegedly shows Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, calling for the abolition of cash in order to reduce our carbon footprint.

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Is illegal immigration to blame for rising sexual violence in Italy?

Italy's education minister sparked widespread outrage after claiming that the rise in sexual violence in the country is linked to illegal immigration, while delivering a message to a foundation that honours a woman who was killed by her ex-boyfriend.

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Did Spain use a false helicopter crash tweet to distract from floods?

Spain's leading news agency EFE has been under fire over the past week for accidentally publishing misinformation on two separate occasions.

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No, NATO's chief has not threatened to expel US

Since Donald Trump's reelection, claims have circulated on social media that the US will be pushed out of NATO if it fails to support Ukraine against the Russian invasion.

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Fact check: How does MEP immunity work?

Members of the European Parliament benefit from parliamentary immunity, but that doesn't mean they are completely invulnerable to legal proceedings.

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Could Donald Trump seek a third term as president?

Former and incoming President Donald Trump has previously implied that he could run for the White House again in 2028.

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AI-generated image of Vatican 'devil worship' goes viral

A picture showing priests and cardinals gathered around a Satanic-like figure in a black mass is circulating on social media, shared in various contexts.

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No, Melania Trump didn't use a body double during the US election

An old rumour has resurfaced alleging that a body double often steps in for the past and future first lady when out and about with her husband.

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Flu season: Common myths debunked

Can you catch the flu from exposure to cold temperatures? Is the flu the same as a cold? EuroVerify takes a look.

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Fact check: Belarus protest falsely shared as far-right London march

A video of an anti-government protest in Belarus in 2020 has been circulated online, with netizens claiming it is from a far-right London march in October 2024.

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Fake image of pro-Israeli banner at Italian football match goes viral

An AI-generated image began circulating online after Italy beat Israel 4-1 in a Nations League game.

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Did McDonald's in Iceland close because of a boycott?

Social media posts have been claiming that the fast food restaurant shuttered its branches in Iceland due to a public boycott linked to the Israel-Hamas war.

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Fact check: Does Monaco pay zero taxes?

Social media posts claim that Monaco has much better-maintained streets compared to neighbouring France despite charging no taxes.

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Fact check: Is the ECHR blocking the UK from deporting migrants?

Threats to leave the European Convention on Human Rights are once again circulating in the UK, as the right-wing Conservative Party elects its new leader. How true are the candidates' claims that the convention hinders efforts to control migration?

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Fact check: Which European country is the most corrupt?

The results vary depending on the metric being used and whether you’re looking at the European Union or Europe as a whole.

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Is the UK’s child poverty rate 10 times that of the Nordic countries?

A widely-seen social media post claims that child poverty in the UK is significantly higher than in the Nordic countries. However, the numbers don't appear to tell the truth.

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Is irregular migration to the EU really on the rise?

It’s a common claim bandied about by far-right MEPs as the immigration debate grows ever more toxic. But do the figures match the rhetoric?

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Fact check: Can MEPs skip the line at airports?

Members of the European Parliament are entitled to several allowances, but there’s often criticism and confusion over what the so-called “Brussels gravy train” entails. EuroVerify takes a look.