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EDMO Ireland @edmoireland.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

1/4 🧵 What if we actually enforced the EU Digital Services Act? @aidanobrien.bsky.social from EDMO Ireland explored this question at the EDMO BELUX 2.0: Countering Disinformation, Raising Democratic Resilience conference, held at the Brussels Institute for Advanced Studies on 7 September.

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BRODhub @brodhub.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

* How the Romanian governmental crisis was coordinately amplified on Facebook * Monitoring Media Pluralism 2026: Indicators and Findings on the Media Landscape in Bulgaria * Some publications make a misleading comparison between water prices in Bulgaria and Israel

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European Digital Media Observatory @edmo-eu.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

🛡️ #Election related #disinformation remains a major challenge to #democracy. Monitoring and countering it marks a key objective for EDMO and its Hubs that cover 30 European countries – but what does this look like in practice? 1/4

Learn more about our work: What are the EDMO Hubs doing to safeguard information integrity around elections?

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BRODhub @brodhub.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

The June issue of our newsletter is here, and you can view the previous eight issues in the archive of the Bulgarian-Romanian Digital Media Observatory’s monthly newsletter in the archive. 🇷🇴 🇧🇬 🇪🇺 brodhub.eu/en/newsletter

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European Digital Media Observatory @edmo-eu.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

In the latest Weekly Pulse: 🔥Social media posts seem to be the amplifiers of violent and riots in Dublin, Belfast and England. 👉 But also disinformation around elections in Latvia and Armenia, online harassment of politicians and much more. Read this edition: tinyurl.com/3kb9fp7a

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European Digital Media Observatory @edmo-eu.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

📕 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱: why are #factchecking and #communitynotes not interchangeable – and why should we care? 👉 Take a look at the new special issue of Communication & Society, co-edited by @salaverria.es @iberifier.bsky.social: revistas.unav.edu/index.php/co...

Communication & Society: Crowdsourced validation is not fact-checking: Understanding the difference

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BRODhub @brodhub.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

On May 29th, a drone hit a residential apartment block in Romania. BROD's 🇷🇴 partner Funky Citizens monitored more than 14,000 social media posts and identified two coordinated networks amplifying alarmist and misleading narratives related to the event. Read their report: brodhub.eu/en/research/...

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The Galați Drone Incident: What Happened Online Before and After the Drone Struck a Residential Building

InformationCo -Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or DIGITAL-2021-TRUST-01...

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BRODhub @brodhub.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

The 🇷🇴🇧🇬🔭 BROD's monthly newsletter latest issue is now published and can be found here together with the previous issues highlighting activities, innitiatives, results, fact-checks, media literacy resources produced under BROD 2. Subsribe and follow our work: brodhub.eu/en/newsletter/

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BRODhub @brodhub.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Research, events, fact-checks, and educational materials in English, Romanian and Bulgarian in the April issue of the monthly newsletter of the Bulgarian-Romanian Digital Media Observatory. Subscribe and don't miss out on the highlights of BROD's work brodhub.eu/en/newsletter/

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BRODhub @brodhub.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Forty-six students participated in DisInfoHack 2026, divided into seven teams. They were joined by the special team of winners from DisInfoHack 2025, who presented a report titled Narrative Hunters. brodhub.eu/en/news/the-...

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The American University team "Sixth Sense" lead by AFP Fact Check reporter Bozhidar Angueloff won Disinfohack 2026. Re-watch the grand finale here

Published Tuesday 28 April 2026 at 12:53

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BRODhub @brodhub.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

The round table is part of the regional project Strengthening Democratic Media in the Black Sea Region, supported by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and implemented in partnership with Agence France-Presse (@afp.com @factcheck.afp.com) with the support of the BROD.

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AI and political propaganda: a public round table about tools, networks and influence

Published Saturday 11 April 2026 at 15:18

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AFP Fact Check @factcheck.afp.com · 10/04/2026

The Justice Ministry and an independent expert rejected online claims that Bill C-9 will "criminalize the Bible," telling AFP that the bar for what constitutes hate speech has been set intentionally high based on court rulings. Read more: u.afp.com/SEJA

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Claes de Vreese @claesdevreese.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

🛑 Chatbots are not fit for giving voting advice 🗳️ Latest study from @liberties.eu on the Hungarian election shows lack of transparency and reliability in the advice. Our research shows that 10-15% by now use chatbots for advice, for young voters up to one quarter. www.liberties.eu/en/stories/h...

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Should AI Tell You Who to Vote For?

Open Ai's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini do not provide reliable political guidance on the 2026 Hungarian elections, our latest research finds.

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BRODhub @brodhub.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Our partners @csdbuildbridges.bsky.social are monitoring the information environment in Bulgaria during the current campaign for the parliamentary elections on 19 April. You can now read their first report, that presents and explains trends identified in the last two months. brodhub.eu/en/research

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BRODhub @brodhub.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

The @edmo-eu.bsky.social brings together more than 70 fact-checking organizations and fact-checking is one of the three core areas of the network of centers committed to the information integrity and resilience of the European Union. Thank you, dear colleagues, we salute you! 🇪🇺

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AFP Fact Check @factcheck.afp.com · 01/04/2026

Happy International Fact-Checking Day! Check out these highlights from our digital investigation annual report👇

International Fact-Checking Day 2026

Highlights from AFP's annual impact report

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BRODhub @brodhub.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

The March issue of BROD's monthly newsletter is now available: brodhub.eu/en/newslette... There are fact-checks in Romanian and Bulgarian, but also reports and news articles around events and initiatives. The previous issues are also there, in the Archive tab.

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BRODhub @brodhub.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

General elections are scheduled to be held in Denmark on 24 March 2026, and in less than a month parliamentary elections are to be held in Hungary and in Buglaria. And there are more coming later in 2026, so this warning is relevant and timely for much more MSs. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Categor...

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Category:2026 elections in Europe - Wikipedia

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BRODhub @brodhub.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Disinformation narratives evolve and reflect the zeitgeist (the spirit of the times), but the more examples people see, the more likely they are to recognize them on their own next time and understand where they are vulnerable to. Don't miss out @edmo-eu.bsky.social's #monthlybriefs

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BRODhub @brodhub.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

A new report by the BROD partner Center for the Study of Democracy provides an anticipatory threat assessment for the April and November 2026 votes, drawing on its extensive Kremlin Playbook research & methodology, network & algorithmic analysis, and narrative monitoring. brodhub.eu/en/research/...

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BRODhub @brodhub.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Случаят „Петрохан-Околчица“ – изследване на възприятията за медийно-информационната среда в България през призмата на медийната грамотност: forms.gle/H5NxDRd7qaCt...

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BRODhub @brodhub.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Learn all the details about this inspiring initiative and how closely it aligns with BROD's dimensions and objectives here 👉 brodhub.eu/en/news/disi...

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DisinfoHack 2.0: the second edition of the 'slow' hackathon to combat disinformation kicks off on March 23

Published Monday 23 February 2026 at 17:07

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BRODhub @brodhub.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Nine publications – three in English, three in Romanian, and three in Bulgarian – are featured in the newly published February edition of BROD's monthly newsletter: brodhub.eu/en/newslette...

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BRODhub @brodhub.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Two documentaries were screened during the first evening of the series "Europe: Landmarks and Values in a Chaotic World," held on February 17 at the French Institute in Sofia – Maya Dimitrova's Architects of Chaos and ARTE's Data Sources. Watch them online, following the links in the comments:

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Data Sources - Who Are the Social Media Fraudsters? - Watch the full documentary | ARTE in English

They sell hacked profiles, provide fake comments and likes and boost fake news. Investigation into the social media fraudsters based in Vietnam.

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BRODhub @brodhub.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Established on 26.08.2025, the UN's Independent International Scientific Panel on AI serves as the first global scientific body on AI, bringing together leading experts with the international expert on children’s rights in digital contexts Sonia Livingstone among them. www.un.org/independent-...

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Panel Members | Independent International Scientific Panel on AI

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BRODhub @brodhub.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

While 85% of Europeans agree tackling climate change should be a priority to improve public health, a 2023 study found unchallenged climate misinformation in the mainstream media reached 4.4 bln. people in 6 months. Learning from and promoting the Climate Facts Matter Handbook can make a difference.

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BRODhub @brodhub.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Някои от важните изводи в три доклада на Globsec за Румъния 🇲🇩, Молдова 🇷🇴 и България 🇧🇬, представени в сравнителен план чрез данни, визулизирани с помощта на ИИ на Google. Пълните доклади – ключов страком ресурс и за трите държави, както и за институциите на ЕС – са закачени в коментари.

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BRODhub @brodhub.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Instagram users in the treatment group were significantly and substantially better than the control group in correctly identifying emotional manipulation in a news headline. 💡The treatment effect remained stable at the group-level for 5 months. misinforeview.hks.harvard.edu/article/preb...

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Prebunking misinformation techniques in social media feeds: Results from an Instagram field study | HKS Misinformation Review

Boosting psychological defences against misleading content online is an active area of research, but transition from the lab to real-world uptake remains a challenge. We developed a 19-second prebunki...

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BRODhub @brodhub.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Rig It is an engaging, free, browser-based educational game similar to Go Viral!, Bad News, Harmony Square and Cat Park that can be played in under 10 minutes. All content was created under the concept and supervision of @globsec.bsky.social and DROG. #inoculation brodhub.eu/en/news/rig-...

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Rig It! Win elections through manipulation in a new game from the creators of Bad News, Harmony Square, and Cat Park

Published Monday 2 February 2026 at 18:24

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BRODhub @brodhub.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

The EDRi network strongly condemns the false characterisation of the valuable work done by its members and allies on online platform regulation and call upon the EU institutions to stand firm in its commitment to democratic oversight. edri.org/our-work/sta...

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Statement of solidarity with EDRi members and allies facing pressure for their work on platform regulation - European Digital Rights (EDRi)

Statement of solidarity with EDRi members and allies facing intimidation for their work on EU's Digital Services Act and platform regulation.

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BRODhub @brodhub.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

The independent Danish online media outlet TjekDet has fact-checked several of the claims and answered questions that have circulated in the public debate. These 10 claims are either completely incorrect or have called for nuance and context.

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European Digital Media Observatory @edmo-eu.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

🍟 #Sarcasm can be an effective rhetorical tool. But in today's online world, it also means handing an easy win to those eager to spread #disinformation + confusion. According to viral posts, Giorgia #Meloni has launched a head-on attack on US President Donald Trump’s foreign policy, 1/3

A misleading video has turned Meloni into an anti-American icon across the world’s social media

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BRODhub @brodhub.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

We are no longer observing a mere trend, but the climax of a decade-long transition from centralized "institutional journalism" to a decentralized, fragmented landscape where destination-based news consumption is being replaced by discovery-driven habits. 👇

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BRODhub @brodhub.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

🇧🇬 Bulgaria and 🇷🇴 Romania fall into the fourth, penultimate cluster – a group of countries with low resilience to #disinformation, which also includes neighboring Greece, Serbia, and Turkey, as well as Ukraine, Moldova, and Cyprus. #medialiteracy #medialiteracyindex

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BRODhub @brodhub.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

On January 22, 2026, Nikola Tulechki presented Bulgarian data in Wikidata as part of the weekly seminars at the GATE Institute. The lecture highlighted the ongoing projects for building extensive, up-to-date, and constantly updated Bulgarian knowledge bases of public data. brodhub.eu/en/news/niko...

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BRODhub @brodhub.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

👀2026 is a presidential #election year for Bulgaria as well. But that's not all – another early parliamentary election is on the horizon. The political situation is unstable, which creates the perfect conditions for planting narratives, as trust in institutions and the media is critically low.

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BRODhub @brodhub.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

EU being depicted as a collapsing autocracy Ukrainian refugees being vilified as health threats Great Replacement conspiracies thriving around Christmas Read about these #disinfo narratives and more like them in the EDMO's first monthly brief of 2026 👇

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BRODhub @brodhub.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

In 2025, Factcheck Bulgaria became BROD's first affiliate partner. The only platform in Bulgaria dedicated solely to fact-checking is an initiative of the AEJ Bulgaria and is certified by the International Fact-Checking Network. factcheck.bg/pokazanite-o... #debunking

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Показаните от bTV кадри, в които работник хвърля сол от снегорин, не са от София - Factcheck.bg

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BRODhub @brodhub.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

The fact-checks sections on BROD's website both in Bulgarian and Romanian are expanded with two new subsections (tabs): for investigations and for video fact-checks. 📬 brodhub.eu/en/newsletter/

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BRODhub @brodhub.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Disinformation surrounding sudden and rapidly developing events is difficult to predict and counteract. However, this is not the case when it comes to well-known, long-awaited upcoming events such as elections.

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BRODhub @brodhub.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

The last issue of the BROD's monthly newsletter for 2025 is here: sh1.sendinblue.com/af9ktsgoslpf... Want to be informed about events, publications, and fact checks that demonstrate our work to strengthen information integrity and the public sphere? 📬 brodhub.eu/en/newsletter/ – subscribe now

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European Digital Media Observatory @edmo-eu.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

🚨 At least 40 #TikTok accounts with over 1.5 million followers are posting sexualized content – #AI-generated & real – of underage children. Their goal: reaching #pedophiles to sell and exchange real #childpornography on services like #Telegram. 1/2

Predators on TikTok: a goldmine for pedophiles

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BRODhub @brodhub.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

In Bulgaria,indications of political and economic influence over the media remain, while in Romania, there has been no progress on the recommendation to enhance the independent governance and editorial independence of PSM, the EC has concluded in its reports on the rule of law (1/2)

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BRODhub @brodhub.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

According to the recently published Special Eurobarometer on the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights nearly, 49% of Europeans are aware of the CoFR while 51% have not heard of it. The Charter is least known to the 🇷🇴 Romanian citizens. In 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 43% are aware of its existence and 46% are not.

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BRODhub @brodhub.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

The cluster event in Brussels brought together representatives from the EDMO hubs and Safer Internet projects. The in-person event, held on December 5, focused on showcasing lessons learned and best practices specifically related to disinformation and media literacy. brodhub.eu/en/news/euro...

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European Digital Media Observatory hubs convened in Brussels to exchange best practices in fighting disinformation

Published Saturday 6 December 2025 at 11:18

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BRODhub @brodhub.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Unionized journalists won a landmark arbitration regarding AI adoption in their newsroom. The arbitrator found that the media management violated ToC when it rolled out two recent AI-powered editorial products. www.niemanlab.org/2025/12/poli...

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Politico management violated key AI adoption safeguards, arbitrator finds

The ruling marks one of the first major tests of an AI clause in a newsroom union contract.

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BRODhub @brodhub.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

We congratulate our colleagues on the award and express our deep gratitude for the NTCenter's commitment to upholding our shared democratic values and principles through innovation in education and active citizenship, and their exceptional contributions to BROD. brodhub.eu/en/news/ntce...

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NTCenter (BROD) won the 2025 European Award for Innovative Teaching

Published Wednesday 26 November 2025 at 16:50

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BRODhub @brodhub.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Subscribe* to BROD's monthly newsletter and stay up to date with our fact-checks, training courses, events, new resources, and reports. And spread the word. * send us a request at brod@gate-ai.eu sh1.sendinblue.com/aeg2wggoslpf...

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The November 2025 issue of the BROD's monthly newsletter

Highlights from the information environment scan of BROD in Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova

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