The targeting logic behind Armenia’s anti-European disinformation

2026-08-22T07:40:54+02:0020. August 2026|

The targeting logic behind Armenia's anti-European disinformation In June 2026, Russia’s foreign intelligence service accused the European Union of trying to expel the Russian Orthodox Church from Armenia. At the same time, in late May, another claim was circulating that Brussels had secretly agreed to resettle 250,000 Muslim migrants in Armenia . Both claims are false. However, they differ significantly in their content and the concerns on which they are

From free check-ups to 200,000 drams worth of medicine: how the mechanism of false advertising based on health works

2026-08-22T07:23:32+02:0017. August 2026|

From free check-ups to 200,000 drams worth of medicine: how the mechanism of false advertising based on health works When a "free consultation" turns into a sale, and a "miracle weight loss solution" turns into a health risk "Free medical check-up", "Lose weight in just a few days", "100% natural remedy", "without diet and physical exertion", "treatment that doctors don't tell you about". It has long been no longer surprising

Half-truth or manipulation?

2026-08-22T06:54:17+02:0016. August 2026|

A publication has been circulating on social networks in recent days, according to which the government is preparing to provide up to 2 million drams of support to citizens over the age of 63. Attached to the publication is a photo of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, images of an elderly man’s cane and Armenian drams, and users are advised to go to the link arm.domru-info.ru/?p=8070 for details. At first glance,

Regional seminar in Krashen community

2026-08-21T20:39:41+02:0012. August 2026|

Within the framework of the “Monitoring of Disinformation Flows” program, another regional seminar was held in the village of Krashen, Shirak region. The seminar was organized by the “Effective Governance and Community Development” NGO operating in the village, in particular , at the initiative and with the direct support of the organization’s president , Hripsime Petrosyan . The meeting was attended by community residents, from the youngest to the oldest. This gave the event

Fact-checking tools and practical methods for exposing disinformation

2026-08-21T20:07:28+02:008. August 2026|

Fact-checking tools and practical methods for exposing disinformation How to learn to distinguish the real fact from manipulation The modern information environment creates unprecedented opportunities to obtain, disseminate information, and participate in public debate. However, the same environment has also become a platform for the rapid spread of disinformation, manipulative messages, and fake content . Photos, videos, “urgent” announcements, health tips, and various contests are shared on social networks every

The threat of war as a political message: from Nikol Pashinyan’s statement to the latest parliamentary debates

2026-08-21T17:18:18+02:008. August 2026|

The threat of war as a political message: from Nikol Pashinyan's statement to the latest parliamentary debates Security concerns at the heart of the political agenda Security issues continue to play a key role in Armenia’s political discourse, often becoming one of the main elements of political struggle and electoral technologies. During the recent discussions and debates in the National Assembly, another wave of clashes between the government and the

The first regional seminar on media literacy and disinformation recognition was held in Artik

2026-08-21T16:05:59+02:007. August 2026|

The first regional seminar on media literacy and disinformation recognition was held in Artik Continuing its regional awareness and educational initiatives within the framework of the "Monitoring Disinformation Flows" project, the International Society for Human Rights (ISHR) NGO held the first regional seminar in the city of Artik, dedicated to media literacy, disinformation recognition, and basic fact-checking tools .   The seminar was attended by about 25 young people ,

From one photo to hundreds of thousands of views: how the claim “Pashinyan’s mother is Azerbaijani” spread

2026-08-21T15:01:41+02:005. August 2026|

Posts regularly appear on social networks that present information about the biography, family, or origin of political figures as fact without any reliable source. From one photo to hundreds of thousands of views: how the claim "Pashinyan's mother is Azerbaijani" spread One such example is the widespread claim that Nikol Pashinyan’s mother was Azerbaijani. This story is interesting not only because the data presented in the claim is questionable, but

Will Bayraktar control the new biometric passports of Armenian citizens?

2026-08-21T14:28:06+02:004. August 2026|

Armenia is preparing to change the system of identity documents for its citizens It is planned to issue new biometric passports from the fall of 2026, and in parallel with this, a new infrastructure is being introduced in the country, which should also enable the use of automated border crossing systems, e-gates. According to the official presentation, this is not just a story about a new passport. We are talking

Disinformation campaign against EUPM: when the mandate turns into an “accusation”

2026-07-29T11:49:33+02:0029. July 2026|

Unlike mass bot campaigns or deepfakes, the comments circulating around the newly deployed EU Partnership Mission in Armenia (EUPM Armenia) in late June became a new disinformation campaign: not a fabrication of fact, but a selective quoting of a real document and changing the context. Disinformation campaign against EUPM: when the mandate turns into an “accusation” What exactly is EUPM? The mission was established on April 21, 2026, by the

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