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More than 40 fact-checking organisations across Europe have agreed upon a professional Code that defines the standards of methodology, ethics and transparency required to combat misinformation effectively and with integrity. The “European Code of Standards for Independent Fact-Checking Organisations”, which was published today, has been developed through a project involving fact-checking organisations from more than … Read More “European fact-checking organisations approve a Code of professional
standards to combat misinformation” »

In August, TheJournal published the following factcheck investigations:  Debunked: No, The Journal did not report that monkeypox lives on toilets for 120 years Debunked: No, The Journal didn’t report a man’s death from monkeypox after his ‘parachute failed’ Debunked: A claim that the UN accused Ukrainian forces of using ‘human shields’ is missing context Debunked: … Read More “Recent factchecks and disinformation news from TheJournal” »

In July, TheJournal published the following factcheck investigations:   Debunked: The pain from a kick in the testicles is not the same as giving birth to 160 children at once FactCheck: Are there 16 vacant homes for every homeless person in Ireland? Debunked: TikTok videos touting unproven and potentially dangerous ‘herbal abortion’ methods FactCheck: Is the … Read More “Recent factchecks and disinformation news from TheJournal” »

AboutVaccines.org, a website created as a result of the Voices for Vaccines project, launched on Wednesday the 20th of July 2022. The website provides accurate, straightforward and accessible information to parents, to help them make decisions regarding vaccines. The project was led by EDMO Ireland coordinator Eileen Culloty in collaboration with DCU Science/Health Communication Researcher … Read More “AboutVaccines website launched, to provide parents with information on vaccines” »

The long-awaited report by the Future of Media Commission has highlighted the work of EDMO Ireland and called for the development of a national strategy to counter disinformation. Established by Government in September 2020, the Future of Media Commission was tasked with developing recommendations on sustainable public funding and other supports to ensure media in … Read More “FOMC report highlights EDMO Ireland and calls for a national counter disinformation strategy” »

Recent factchecks and disinformation news from TheJournal In June, TheJournal published the following factcheck investigations:   Debunked: Video game footage misleadingly re-packaged as footage from the war in Ukraine FactFind: Has the Irish Government done ‘a lot more’ than the UK to reduce the cost of living? Debunked: No, this photo doesn’t show a ‘bloody’ eucharist … Read More “Recent factchecks and disinformation news from TheJournal” »

In May, TheJournal published the following factcheck investigations:   FactCheck: Did the EU ban crown symbols from appearing on pint glasses in the UK? FactCheck: Is 10% of Ireland’s healthcare budget spent on diabetes? FactFind: Will planned turf regulations reduce air pollution? TheJournal also published the following news items relating to disinformation: The war on misinformation: … Read More “Recent factchecks and disinformation news from TheJournal” »

A new report has been published as part of Maynooth University’s STOPFARRIGHT project, which looks at strategies for resisting and countering the Far Right in Ireland. The project was inspired by concern at the rise of the far right throughout Europe, North America and elsewhere, and more immediately in Ireland, as the far right became … Read More “New Report on the Far Right in Ireland published by Maynooth University” »

In April, TheJournal published the following factcheck investigation: FactCheck: Is this a photo of Dynamo Kyiv players armed in military gear? TheJournal also published the following news item relating to disinformation: Are we winning the fight against misinformation? For a summary of the the latest factchecks from EDMO factchecking partners across Europe, visit EDMO’s Fact-checking … Read More “Recent factchecks and disinformation news from TheJournal” »