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Estonia, "the tiny ex-Soviet state" as headline writers often describe it, is actually larger than mid-sized European states like Denmark & Switzerland.
Country size doesn't actually matter, but here's some clichés that really are worth avoiding.
More: propastop.org/eng/2022/03/30…
📱 Drone threats and information noise: what should you know?
On the night of 11 November, residents in eight Estonian counties received an EE-ALARM alert about a possible air threat. At the same time, reports emerged of Ukrainian drone attacks in Russia’s Leningrad region.
Meduza reports that, according to the regional governor, more than 150 drones were intercepted overnight. A fire broke out at the Port of Ust-Luga, and three workers were injured. These claims come from Russian authorities and have not been independently verified.
Events like these often bring a wave of information noise. Videos allegedly showing drones, explosions and fires can spread quickly on social media. Even when a video is genuine, the time and place claimed in the post may be wrong. Old footage, images from events elsewhere, or misleading captions can also resurface.
🔎 Before sharing a dramatic video, check three things: Is its source known? Have the time and location been verified? Are reliable news outlets reporting the same event? A genuine video can still mislead if it comes with a false explanation.
If there is an air threat, follow official alerts and guidance, not speculation on social media. EE-ALARM warns people about a possible threat; the alert does not mean Estonia is the target of an attack.
Don’t let information noise make the threat seem greater than it is. Verified information helps us keep a clear picture, even in anxious times.
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📸 A photo can be real and still tell a false story.
An old image from another country can be shared as breaking news. No AI or sophisticated editing needed.
On day three of Information Literacy Days, we show you how to check an image in just three minutes. 🔍
Read the full article on Propastop 👇
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That angry account wants your attention. Every furious reply helps it reach more people.
Trolls provoke. Bots amplify. Fake accounts make a small campaign look like public opinion.
Check the account. Verify the source. Don’t feed the troll.
More - in DAY 2 of Media Literacy Week article below
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🏆 Estonia takes silver again in Russian outlet Vzglyad’s monthly ranking of “unfriendly governments”. We share second place with the UK, Germany and Lithuania. Only France beat us. 🇪🇪
Our “hostility” score rose from 65 to 70 in October. That’s a full year in the top five.
But the Western average dipped, and Russian media see that as a sign the West is ready to warm up to Moscow.
Imagine inventing a score, marking it down yourself and deciding the neighbours miss you.
