Greece Fact Check

/ May 21, 2025
2025/05/21

From Truth to Tribe: The Psychology Behind Conspiracy Beliefs

People don’t believe conspiracies because they are foolish, they believe them because they fill social and psychological needs. Chris Kremidas-Courtney In today’s volatile information environment, conspiracy theories are not just fringe curiosities or viral distractions. They are accelerating fault lines in democratic societies — eroding trust, polarizing citizens, and becoming vectors for cognitive warfare. And…

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Macron did NOT attempt to hide a cocaine bag while traveling by train to Kyiv with other European leaders

CLAIM: Emmanuel Macron had a bag of cocaine on the train transporting him to Kyiv along with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. CONCLUSION: The claim was circulated by sources known for spreading Russian disinformation and propaganda. In the video, Emmanuel Macron is seen picking up a crumpled tissue—not attempting to…

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Storm-1516: Inside the Kremlin-Aligned Operation Targeting Europe’s Digital Frontlines

French authorities announced on Wednesday that they have monitored nearly 80 disinformation campaigns orchestrated by Russian actors between August 2023 and early March 2025, with Ukraine and its allies—including France—among the primary targets. The findings come from a report by VIGINUM, France’s national agency for combating foreign online interference, which describes the effort as “particularly…

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A video of an Easter procession in Spain was falsely shared as a satanic funeral ceremony for Pope Francis I at the Vatican

CLAIM: This video shows a satanic ritual at the Vatican during the funeral of Pope Francis I. CONCLUSION: A reverse video search shows that it actually depicts a Holy Week procession in Spain, where participants traditionally wear pointed hats known as “capirotes.” Furthermore, the inverted cross is a Catholic religious symbol, not a satanic one….

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Fact-check: Did Ukrainian Soldiers Sign Organ Harvesting Consent Forms Disguised as Medical Papers?

CLAIM: Ukrainians who were taken as prisoners of war are being shown signing a “French medical insurance” form, which essentially amounts to consenting to organ removal… CONCLUSION: The alleged Ukrainian prisoner of war is showing a Canadian form intended for individuals in Ontario who wish to register as organ donors. This is a document that…

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Zelenskyy did NOT buy a platinum mine in South Africa for 1.6 billion dollars.

Claim: Zelenskyy bought himself a platinum mine in South Africa for 1.6 billion dollars. Conclusion: Zelenskyy did not purchase 51% of the platinum mining company Northam Platinum Holdings Ltd in South Africa for 1.6 billion dollars. The video accompanying the claim uses an AI-generated voice and cannot be found on the “SABC News” page, from…

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USAID did NOT pay Time magazine 4 million dollars to name Zelenskyy as “Person of the Year.”

CLAIM: USAID paid Time magazine 4 million dollars to name Zelenskyy “Person of the Year.” CONCLUSION: The claim that USAID paid 4 million dollars to Time magazine to name Zelenskyy as Person of the Year is false and has been thoroughly debunked by multiple independent sources, official government records, and the very media outlets involved…

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The earthquake in Myanmar was not caused by HAARP – It was caused by natural tectonic activity

CLAIM: The earthquake in Myanmar was not natural and was caused by HAARP. CONCLUSION: The earthquake was caused by natural tectonic activity along the Sagaing Fault, not by HAARP. A few hours after the devastating earthquake in Myanmar, conspiracy theories began circulating, suggesting it was caused by HAARP. A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar…

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No evidence France has refused to hand over information to the US about the owners of 12 villas as part of an investigation into corruption crimes in Ukraine

CLAIM: France has refused to hand over information to the US about the owners of 12 villas as part of an investigation into corruption crimes in Ukraine. VERDICT: There is no substantiated evidence as of March 26, 2025, to factually confirm the claim. It appears to originate from unverified posts on X, by a known…

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The Ukrainian parliament is NOT preparing to pass a new bill making 14-year-olds eligible for mobilization or registration

Claim: The Ukrainian parliament is preparing to pass a new bill making 14yo eligible for mobilisation. Ukrainian MP Maksym Savrasov allegedly stated that the minimum age for military registration would be lowered to 14 years. Conclusion: The claim was based on a fake, unverified article that was later deleted, with the website that published it…

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