Propaganda techniques

The EU Council has established a new legal framework enabling sanctions against Russia for hybrid attacks targeting EU member states.

With the United States, Russia and India heading to the polls this year, the 12th edition of the Athens Democracy Forum, aptly titled "Moment of Truth," focused on the upcoming electoral battles in those countries and others around the world, discussing the future of democracy, misinformation and the integrity of the elections.

A recent study by Alpha Research, published in the report "Social Vulnerability and Propaganda" for the Foundation for Humanitarian and Social Research, reveals a concerning trend: young Bulgarians, along with those over 30, are largely disinterested in political news, both domestic and foreign.

Kathimerini was one of the main participants in the seminar on "Investigative Journalism, Innovation and Disinformation: New Perspectives in the Media" held on June 11 by the Department of Communication and Mass Media of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (EKPA).

It was a fake e-shop network with branded brands - The fraudsters created over 76,000 fake websites

Аhead of the impending US presidential election, tech giant Microsoft has uncovered Russian online campaigns aimed at influencing American voters, as reported by "Reuters". The findings shed light on ongoing efforts to sow discord within the United States' political landscape, raising alarm bells about potential interference in the democratic process.

Turkey is definitely not one of those countries that excel as standard-bearers when it comes to balanced reporting and media freedoms or media literacy. On the contrary, it usually appears in the international press for its - many - media deficiencies, whether it be censorship cases, propaganda-induced fake news or media ownership concentration issues.

It is a technique once taught to agents of the Soviet Union's secret services

He added that disinformation weakens the social fabric.

TRT World Forum 2023, which brings leaders together, started in Istanbul with the theme "Thriving Together: Responsibilities, Actions and Solutions".