The aim of the reports is to analyze narratives of the most "popular" disinformation stories, circulated in social media (Facebook), in Greece, Romania, Italy and Georgia. The selection was made on the following criteria: number of reposts, likes and shares as well as comments. In addition, profiles of the accounts that circulate such stories have been analyzed.
The results presented are part of a prototype effort, in order to track down and analyze disinformation in social media. The effort will be expanded to include other countries as well with the aim to analyze the structure of disinformation, the main narratives used, leading to an assessment of the overall phenomenon.
Report 1
An innovative report from DCN SEE Hub, Forum Apulum and Peace Journalism Lab, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. The study examines disinformation about Covid-19 spread in social media. It is the first part of a longer collaboration meant to monitor, analyze and compare the disinformation narratives used in Romania and Greece.
Fake News Hunters (Report 1) - Issuu
Report 2
Second report from DCN SEE Hub, Forum Apulum and Peace Journalism Lab, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. The study covers disinformation about Covid-19 spread in social media during May 15th - June 15th. Main narratives are presented as well as some interesting trends from the first report. Some typologies for the profiles that disseminate disinformation have been created as well.
Fake News Hunters (Report 2) - Issuu
Report 3
The study examines disinformation spread in social media. This is the third part of a longer collaboration meant to monitor, analyze and compare the disinformation narratives used in Romania, Greece and now Georgia.
Fake News Hunters (Report 3) - Issuu
Report 4
Report on online disinformation in Georgia, Greece, Italy and Romania, December 2020 - January 2021.
Fake News Hunters (Report 4) - Issuu
Report 5
Social media misinformation during March - April 2021. The fifth report of "Fake News Hunters", a project implemented by DCN SEE Hub, Forum Apulum and Peace Journalism Lab, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki to monitor and examine most popular misinformation topics and their evolution on social media.
Fake News Hunters (Report 5) - Issuu
Report 6
Social media misinformation during April 19th - May 30th 2021. The sixth report of "Fake News Hunters", a project implemented by DCN SEE Hub, Forum Apulum and Peace Journalism Lab, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki to monitor and examine most popular misinformation topics and their evolution on social media.