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Datablog | Attitudes towards disinformation on social media in Armenia and Georgia 

Armenian and Georgian internet users have different perspectives on the effect of social media disinformation and its effect on their respective countries, according to a CRRC analysis.

Datablog | Attitudes towards disinformation on social media in Armenia and Georgia 

By Kristine Jinchveleishvili

Armenian and Georgian internet users have different perspectives on the effect of social media disinformation and its effect on their respective countries, according to a CRRC analysis.

Datablog | Do Georgians worry about fake news online?

In Georgia, the majority of the internet-using public are concerned about fake news online, believing that fake news is produced in order to draw people's attention away from real issues.

Datablog | Do Georgians worry about fake news online?

By The Caucasus Datablog

In Georgia, the majority of the internet-using public are concerned about fake news online, believing that fake news is produced in order to draw people's attention away from real issues.

‘Disinformation and hate speech’: Georgia’s election commission goes to war with the press

The CEC has come under increasing criticism from the media and civil society groups since last October’s Parliamentary elections.

‘Disinformation and hate speech’: Georgia’s election commission goes to war with the press

The CEC has come under increasing criticism from the media and civil society groups since last October’s Parliamentary elections.

Opinion | You can’t counter disinformation without strong media

We’re stuck in a vicious circle of democracy degradation — and the role of the media in solving this tangle is often misunderstood.

Opinion | You can’t counter disinformation without strong media

By Dominik K Cagara

We’re stuck in a vicious circle of democracy degradation — and the role of the media in solving this tangle is often misunderstood.

Police raid house of journalist with disabilities in Stavropol 

The authorities of Karachay-Cherkessia are investigating several news outlets critical of the government for ‘disseminating fake news’ about COVID-19.

Police raid house of journalist with disabilities in Stavropol 

The authorities of Karachay-Cherkessia are investigating several news outlets critical of the government for ‘disseminating fake news’ about COVID-19.

A million voices for the Kremlin’s propaganda — the Alliance of Patriots’ ‘million-person poll’

An anti-Western party, whose members are also members of the Georgian parliament, is using this question to ‘investigate’ the attitudes of the population.

A million voices for the Kremlin’s propaganda — the Alliance of Patriots’ ‘million-person poll’

By Tamuna Gegidze

An anti-Western party, whose members are also members of the Georgian parliament, is using this question to ‘investigate’ the attitudes of the population.

Armenian COVID-19 ‘fake news’ site was funded by US

The website was founded by a doctor known for conspiratorial and violently homophobic views.

Armenian COVID-19 ‘fake news’ site was funded by US

The website was founded by a doctor known for conspiratorial and violently homophobic views.

Facebook takes down ‘disinformation networks’ linked to both Georgia’s ruling party and opposition 

The two networks of fake accounts, pages, and groups supported either the ruling Georgian Dream party or the opposition United National Movement. 

Facebook takes down ‘disinformation networks’ linked to both Georgia’s ruling party and opposition 

The two networks of fake accounts, pages, and groups supported either the ruling Georgian Dream party or the opposition United National Movement. 

Former Armenian Security chief accused of conducting ‘smear campaign’ against PM’s family

The Armenian Times accused former National Security Service head Artur Vanetsyan of coordinating a smear campaign against Nikol Pashinyan’s family.

Former Armenian Security chief accused of conducting ‘smear campaign’ against PM’s family

The Armenian Times accused former National Security Service head Artur Vanetsyan of coordinating a smear campaign against Nikol Pashinyan’s family.

Georgian Government hits out at ‘fake news’ after Facebook takes down pro-government pages

Georgian Dream and pro-government media accused others of being behind ‘fake news’ after Facebook removed hundreds of pro-government accounts.

Georgian Government hits out at ‘fake news’ after Facebook takes down pro-government pages

Georgian Dream and pro-government media accused others of being behind ‘fake news’ after Facebook removed hundreds of pro-government accounts.