Author: Alberto Nardelli

After the shooting of Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico, social media exploded with conspiracy theories. The attacker’s wife being a refugee from Ukraine, links to a government critic, and claims of Fico’s security guard plotting against him all spread rapidly on platforms like Telegram. However, Slovak authorities quickly debunked these rumors, putting an end to the wild speculations. It serves as a reminder of the power and danger of misinformation in the digital age. Instances like this highlight the importance of fact-checking and verifying information before spreading it online. As information can spread like wildfire, it’s crucial to be vigilant…