LEAST BIASED
These sources have minimal bias and use very few loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes). The reporting is factual and usually sourced. These are the most credible media sources. See all Least Biased Sources.
- Overall, we rate Greece Fact Check as Least Biased for its commitment to neutrality, transparency, and evidence-based fact-checking practices. It is also rated High for Fact-Reporting due to its rigorous verification standards, transparency policies, and affiliation with the IFCN and European Digital Media Observatory.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (-0.5)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (0.3)
Country: Greece
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Greece Fact Check is a Greece-based fact-checking organization that investigates claims circulating in media and social platforms and combats misinformation within Greece and Cyprus. FactChecker.gr is a member of the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO) and the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN). The organization addresses false claims, misleading narratives, public policies, fraud, conspiracy theories, pseudoscience, alternative therapies, and AI-driven misinformation.
Read our profile on Greece’s media and government
Funded by / Ownership
Greece Fact Check is registered as a Civil Non-Profit Company (“Παρατηρητήριο κατά της Παραπληροφόρησης” in Greek), reflecting its mission to operate independently without state or political funding.
Analysis / Bias
Greece Fact Check focuses on investigating a wide array of misinformation, including conspiracy theories, pseudoscientific claims, alternative therapies, and misleading narratives related to public policies and artificial intelligence. Its work exemplifies a commitment to accuracy and transparency through detailed analyses and evidence-based conclusions.
One example of its work is the exposure of a Facebook scam promoting Hondrostrong a product falsely claiming significant health benefits. The investigation revealed fake testimonials and misleading advertisements designed to deceive consumers. Similarly, Greece Fact Check frequently tackles viral misinformation related to international events. It addressed claims that Abu Mohammad al-Julani’s father was allegedly a Mossad agent, debunking this widely circulated conspiracy theory after finding no credible evidence to support it.
Expanding its focus to technological misinformation, the organization investigated an AI-generated image falsely claiming to depict ancient Greek mosaics found in Turkey. By exposing the fabrication, Greece Fact Check demonstrated its dedication to addressing misinformation across health, politics, and technology with fairness and accuracy, while maintaining political neutrality. Further, FactChecker.gr encourages public involvement by allowing users to submit suggestions for topics to investigate. Submissions can be made through their submission page.
Failed Fact Checks
- As a fact-checking entity, Greece Fact Check’s role is to verify claims made by others. There is no evidence that FactChecker.gr has been involved in controversies or failed fact checks.
Overall, we rate Greece Fact Check as Least Biased for its commitment to neutrality, transparency, and evidence-based fact-checking practices. It is also rated High for Fact-Reporting due to its rigorous verification standards, transparency policies, and affiliation with the IFCN and European Digital Media Observatory. (M. Huitsing 12/24/2024)
Source: https://www.factchecker.gr/
Last Updated on December 24, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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