Malta, a small island nation with a highly interconnected media landscape, faces unique challenges in the fight against disinformation. In this episode, Neville Borg, journalist and fact-checker at Times of Malta, reveals the dominant fake news narratives circulating in the country—from misleading claims about migration and demographics to political misinformation spread by both major parties.
💬 How does disinformation shape public debate in Malta?
🔎 Who benefits from spreading false narratives?
📢 What strategies help combat misinformation?
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