IBERIFIER Reports – Fact-checking Trends in Spain and Portugal

This report investigates fact-checking initiatives in Spain and Portugal, focusing on their development, strategies, and impact on combating disinformation. It outlines the rise of fact-checking agencies, media outlets with dedicated verification sections, and the technological tools employed to identify and debunk fake news. By examining specific organizations and their methodologies, the report highlights the evolving landscape of media literacy and the collaborative efforts between journalists, researchers, and the public to foster a well-informed society amidst the challenges posed by digital
misinformation.

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EDMO: Best of fact-checking map in April by country

The European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO) has introduced an interative map showcasing fact-checking efforts across Europe, enabling users to explore verified work by independent organisations. This tool, updated monthly, highlights key investigation and debunked...

Portugal will have a rapid response system to report disinformation before elections

For the first time in the legislative elections on 18 May, Portugal will implement a rapid response system to report disinformation as part of the European Commission's strategy against disinformation, according to researchers involved...

‘Let’s get down to the facts’ is broadcast on Fridays on the Portuguese radio station TSF

On Fridays at 9.30am and 4pm, TSF radio broadcasts the programme ‘Vamos aos factos’ (Let's get down to the facts), which analyses content suspected of including disinformation and deals with a particular case about...

Special issue of “Communication & Society” for scientific papers that explore network moderation models

The journal "Communication & Society" will launch a special issue entitled "From Fact-Checking to Community Notes". The submission deadline is 30 October. This is the submission platform. The guest editors are: Ramón Salaverría, University...

Glossary of disinformation: Do you know what “butterfly attack” or “factoid” means?

Ramón Salaverría, coordinator of IBERIFIER, is part of the team of authors that compiled a glossary of 125 terms related to disinformation. This work clarifies the meaning of terms such "butterfly attack", "astroturfing", and...