Hoax
Popular hoaxes and fake news in the European media
Is Friedrich Merz a descendant of Nazis?
Slovak fact-checkers debunk claim about Friedrich Merz’s family.
Bratislava icon goes viral for the wrong reason
Over 100,000 likes on a made-up story about Čumil’s origin story.
Medical hoaxes website escapes prosecution by hiding in the Bahamas
Bádateľ spread alarmist news during pandemic.
Report: In March, Slovaks saw more fake than true news
False narratives mainly concerned domestic affairs.
Science communicator: School trips show why conspiracy theories don't stand up
Hoaxes promote tribal thinking.
Slovak team develops world's largest fact-checking database in battle against disinformation
Verifying claims in real time would be 'Holy Grail', says expert.
With pro-government propaganda, disinformation media enter new era
Such outlets mask opinions as news stories.
Alien cover ups and Jews ruling the world - survey shows young voters' beliefs
Quarter of respondents said child vaccinations do not work.
Apocalyptic movement with aggressive marketing breaks in Slovakia
Whoever doesn't agree, loses their human status.
PM Heger: East Slovakia village became target of Russian propaganda
Mayor of Ladomirová had to be given protection.
Russian graves destroyed? Police say embassy is lying
Mayor of east Slovak village threatened with death.
Slovaks receive fake call-up papers
Some people want to spread panic, police warn.
From vaccination to war: Slovak disinformation outlets quick to shift the conversation
Slovaks who relied on dubious sources for their information on COVID-19 are now avid consumers of the disinformation being disseminated about the war in Ukraine.
Crime of hoax spreading would interfere with freedom of speech, experts opined
Expert noted that current legislation is sufficient.
The faker-in-chief exposing disinformation in Slovakia
Government ministries need long-term communication strategies to debunk hoaxes, says Jakub Goda, who set out to expose how fake news gets produced in Slovakia.
Health Ministry moves against disinformation
The website had recently “openly induced people to avoid and not follow” government-mandated measures to stop the spread of coronavirus.
Slovaks believe conspiracy theories more than their neighbours. Why?
Slovakia needs to improve citizens' critical thinking, but 'questioning more' can be a trap.
Slovak children kidnapped? No!
Thousands have shared the latest hoax on the abduction of children on social media. The police warn that scaremongering is criminal act.
The Kremlin is seen behind the feminist video
Viral video from subway has a suspicious source.
Czech politician warns against non-existent disease
Tens of thousands of people have seen Tomio Okamura's fake news video.
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