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Misinformation buffets Portugal ahead of snap elections
The country has set up a rapid response system to help monitor and report dubious claims and trends linked to the elections.
No, Poland isn't importing 'fake asylum seekers'
Social media users and even Polish politicians have falsely claimed that a video shows a large group of migrants being secretly brought into Kraków at night.
No, the ICJ hasn't declared Israel an 'illegal state'
The false claims have been shared repeatedly over the past few months.
Viral videos claiming to show support for Marine Le Pen debunked
Some videos have been erroneously captioned, while others genuinely do show support for Le Pen following her embezzlement conviction.
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Which European countries are most exposed to Russian disinformation?
A new study says that there's a sophisticated effort to spread disinformation in regions of strategic value to the Kremlin, particularly Eastern Europe.
Is the EU banning American credit cards?
Social media users allege that ECB President Christine Lagarde has announced plans to get rid of the likes of Visa, Mastercard and PayPal.
Do these latest viral TikTok weight loss trends really work?
Misleading claims about weight loss trends have been dominating social media, with millions of users sharing and trying recipes that promise quick results.
Is Spain banning the use of €50 notes?
The claims seem to feed into a general narrative of misinformation that European countries are trying to eliminate cash.
Have Belgian troops been deployed in the DRC?
Belgium has denied claims that it has sent troops to engage rebels in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, amid a diplomatic spat between Belgium and Rwanda.
Fact check: The Baltics aren't against a ceasefire in Ukraine
Claims that the Baltic states no longer support a ceasefire appear to stem from a misinterpretation of an article by the Financial Times.
No, the UK isn't forcing school pupils to study Islam
In reality, there's a legal expectation that school curriculums should reflect that traditions in England are "in the main Christian".
Fake Ukraine ad urges kids to report relatives enjoying Russian music
The AI-generated video has been shared widely on social media, often with captions alleging that Ukraine is a dictatorship that spreads "Russophobic" propaganda.
No, Norway and Sweden haven't banned digital transactions
The claims appear to have sprung from reports that the Nordic countries have started advising citizens to keep a supply of cash at home in the case of a digital banking crisis.
No, Switzerland hasn't banned mammograms
Social media posts that have circulated for months falsely claim not only that Switzerland has banned breast cancer screenings, but that the procedures increase the risk of developing the disease.
How can you spot fake news online?
False claims about ballot manipulation spread across social media during the 2025 German elections, raising concerns about the fast impact of misinformation online and how internet users can better protect themselves.
Fact check: Can Canada join the EU?
Questions have been raised over whether Canada could hypothetically apply to join the European Union amid its crumbling relations with the US, but experts say its geographical and cultural distance to the continent poses a problem.
No, Trump has not banned Spanish in the US
Some claim that speaking Spanish in the US will earn you a fine or even a prison sentence, as part of a measure known as 'La Ley del Silencio Hispanico', or 'The Law of Hispanic Silence'.
Fact check: Has the EU branded coffee 'harmful' for humans?
Some tabloids have stoked fears that the EU will soon ban coffee after the European Commission allegedly labelled caffeine dangerous for human consumption.
Fact check: Yes, the UK does have free speech
The principle of free speech is enshrined in law across Europe thanks to the European Convention on Human Rights.
Did USAID spend millions to make Zelenskyy Time 'Person of the Year'?
USAID has become a significant target for false claims since Trump reentered the White House, and scrutiny of the US's support of Ukraine has intensified.