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Insight

Articles in which our team shares their insights, experience and impressions. Includes announcements from the team.
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Anti-Disinformation Network for the Balkans condemns attack on journalist of Istinomer in Serbia

Anti-Disinformation Network for the Balkans condemns attack on journalist of Istinomer in Serbia

The Anti-Disinformation Network for the Balkans (ADN-Balkans) condemns the physical attack on the journalist of the Serbian fact-checking outlet Istinomer that took place on April 15 while she was covering the encampment of pro-government counter-protestors in front of the Parliament in Belgrade.

A letter from our founder: The fight against misinformation must continue

A letter from our founder: The fight against misinformation must continue

In a time when access to reliable information is becoming increasingly challenging, this letter highlights a significant change. It discusses the impact of recent developments, the challenges ahead, and the crucial role of community support in navigating this process.

Teyit's Greenwashing Watch: The Journey Behind the Methodology

Teyit's Greenwashing Watch: The Journey Behind the Methodology

Teyit has started to debunk misleading 'green' claims using a methodology that incorporates expert opinions, scholarly articles, and its fact-checking perspective. We aim to combat misinformation and empower citizens with the truth behind misleading 'green' claims.

Instagram blackout: Understanding the impact on the information ecosystem

Instagram blackout: Understanding the impact on the information ecosystem

The reasons for the recent Instagram ban is still unclear. Governments are becoming more concerned about the control algorithms exert on platforms, but blocking access only pushes us further away from reliable information flow.

The Kayseri incidents and Syrian refugees: How do social crises impact information flow?

The Kayseri incidents and Syrian refugees: How do social crises impact information flow?

What does the information flow during the societal incidents that sparked in Kayseri province and spread to different cities in Türkiye reveal about the situation of Syrian refugees?

Teyit wins award at Global Fact with an investigation on the allegation of Palestinians selling land

Teyit wins award at Global Fact with an investigation on the allegation of Palestinians selling land

Teyit won the Highest Impact Fact-Check Award at this year's Global Fact for their investigation titled "What do we know about the allegation that Palestinians sold their land?".

Shedding light on the dark side of "green": Teyit investigates misleading green claims

Shedding light on the dark side of "green": Teyit investigates misleading green claims

Teyit has launched its Greenwashing Project to reveal the true environmental costs hidden behind the rhetoric of "green" claims.

TikTok amidst crisis: What did we achieve on TikTok in 2023?

TikTok amidst crisis: What did we achieve on TikTok in 2023?

In 2023, Teyit had a full year in pursuit of accurate information, reaching 12 million people with 157 content on TikTok. Beyond the numbers, let's take a look at what we packed into 365 days.

Teyit in 2023: Bridging technology and fact-checking

Teyit in 2023: Bridging technology and fact-checking

At Teyit, this year has marked significant steps in integrating the latest technological innovations with forward-thinking to deliver smooth, interactive, and informative products.

Turkey's Disinformation Law proposes imprisonment instead of critical digital literacy

Turkey's Disinformation Law proposes imprisonment instead of critical digital literacy

The "disinformation law" passed by the Turkish Parliament on October 13, 2022 neither introduces an innovative approach nor a proven solution to the information disorder. In fact, there is evidence suggesting that in countries where disinformation is penalized with imprisonment, the problem tends to escalate. The law’s lack of clarity, coupled with the exclusion of key stakeholders from the law-making process, raises concerns about potential censorship in its application.