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How Misinformation Became a Profitable Business in Eastern Europe

May 26, 2020
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In several eastern European countries, misinformation is a lucrative business, reliant on advertising revenue, and pulling in cash from a variety of other sources including government subsidies, crowdfunding, tax designations, donations and sales of merchandise.

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Balkan Insight Publishes Investigation as a Result of a CMDS Project

May 22, 2020
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The article ‘Decimated Danube: Sturgeon Revival Efforts Neglect Roots of Poaching’ is the result of our Black Waters project, implemented by Balkan Investigative Reporting Network in partnership with Átlátszó and CMDS.

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How Technology Changes Slovak Media

May 6, 2020
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MIM News

Slovak news media are highly dependent on the distribution power of the global tech giants. That makes them highly vulnerable.

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Journalism in Georgia: Under Pressure

April 29, 2020
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MIM News

News is a much-sought product in Georgia, but its production is not a lucrative business. Independent journalism struggles in a highly politicized media industry where politicians and wealthy families call the shots.

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Misinformation in Serbia: Politics, Clicks and Cash

March 30, 2020
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Established websites dominate the misinformation landscape in Serbia, usually with a strong political agenda. Favoring the government is rewarded with public money.

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