Introducing our new show: ‘They Lied to Us’
Our team will work with Mirgun Cabas hand in hand every week to counter disinformation in Turkey and beyond.
R.I.P. Turkish mainstream media
https://youtu.be/0B8PYitRV-Y
Despite the fact that the world is experiencing dazzling events, research shows that the
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The claim that Erdoğan died due to a heart attack is false
On Sunday the 21st of July several Twitter users and foreign news outlets claimed that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had allegedly died due to a heart attack. The claims that Erdoğan has died due to a heart attack is inaccurate. The statement that was provided by the Presidency shows that there is no health concern regarding the President. Also, the President was seen in public on the 24th of July.
Is it possible to imagine an impact-driven journalism?
As a social enterprise, Teyit aims to create a positive impact in society by producing content and conducting activities. The issue of social impact, which we frequently use in jargon of social enterprise, should be in the agenda of journalists as well.
Secret articles of the Treaty of Lausanne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYPKamxnOSg
The First World War was over but the struggle for Anatolia had not yet ended.
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Did Messi lookalike Reza Parastesh trick 23 women into sleeping with him?
It was claimed that Iranian Reza Parastesh, who is considered to be Messi’s doppelganger, seduced 23 women by impersonating the well-known footballer, Lionel Messi. These women, in return, allegedly sued Parastesh.
Does the photo show a young Donald Trump?
A photograph of a blond boy circulating on Facebook allegedly showed Donald Trump in his childhood.
Introducing a way to fight misinformation in closed messaging apps
Have you ever wondered what to say to a family member or a friend unwittingly helping false information spread on Whatsapp?
Would they b... Detayları Gör
Algorithms: friend or foe? [teyitpedia, #3]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HgxosE9ymQ
Algorithms are in a fierce competition to attract and keep our attention for as long as possi... Detayları Gör
Transparency of political ads plays significant role in voter behaviors
What would happen if Google would have introduced its transparency reports regarding political ads -which have been applied in several countries- also in Turkey? The fact that Google’s transparency reports are not covering Turkey makes it difficult to find out who conducted the propaganda activities during the electoral periods in Turkey.
The lost treasure of Byzantine Empire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUBPs8lQcDk
Served as the capital of three great empires, Istanbul hides many secrets that might shed light on its ... Detayları Gör
Syrian Refugees: #2 Could they influence Turkey’s local elections outcome?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TJr3Yg6xXE
The local elections are just around the corner in Turkey. We are going to the polls on March 31 for the 14th time... Detayları Gör
Ankara innovators generate new ideas to challenge misinformation
This article is authored by Mark Stencel, mentor of the Ankara module of Factory programme.
Ankara reminds me a lot of Washington, D.C. The city's core is ne... Detayları Gör
AI and deepfakes: the future of fake news
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pVVe-cFpOY&t=60s
Do you still not believe that information disorder is one of the most pressing issues facing societies ... Detayları Gör
Syrian Refugees: #1 The Usual Suspects
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Myf2kYnoxgs&t=5s
There are many fake stories spreading online about Syrian refugees living in Turkey.
Since October 20... Detayları Gör
The claim that a Turkish MIT agent’s ID was found at Manbij attack
On January 17, Press TV reported a suicide bombing targeted a restaurant near Manbij. An ID photograph accompanied the caption and claimed to show a Turkish MIT (National Intelligence Organisation) agent who has involved with the Manbij restaurant attack.
In-depth: Who owns the 22 major seaports in Turkey?
Founder of the Rights and Equality Party (HEPAR), retired major general Osman Pamukoglu tweeted about the cabotage day on July 1st 2018, stating that none of th... Detayları Gör
A glance at the last 15 months of teyit
False information and fake news captured the headlines in 2018. The report published in April by Open Society revealed that media literacy is quite low in Turke... Detayları Gör
The claim that the piano seen behind Queen Elizabeth during her speech belongs to Saddam’s palace
It was claimed in a photo which was shared on social media and sent to teyit.org that the golden piano in the room where Queen Elizabeth made the Christmas speech was stolen from Saddam Hussein’s palace after the Iraq War, and that the Queen spoke in front of the piano intentionally.Nevertheless, the claim that the piano seen behind Queen Elizabeth was brought to Buckingham Palace from Saddam Hussein’s palace after the Iraq War is false. Queen Victoria had the piano built for Buckingham Palace in 1856. The claim was first made by a parody account.
The Lake Van Monster – aka Bestami
In the first episode of our “Urban Myths” mini-documentary series, we investigate the roots of the “Lake Van Monster” story and the role media played in spreading the myth.
Did the project of two high-school students go on to semi-final in Google Science Fair?
It was claimed in a news article of Anadolu Agency dated December 7, 2018 that two high-school students named Emirhan Belli and Serkan Aslan achieved going on to semi-final in Google Science Fair with their project which aims to produce bioplastic from leftover vegetables and fruits. However, none of the finalists or winners for the 2018-2019 Google Science Fair have been selected yet and the global finalists will be announced in May 2019.