Skip to content

Report

Lithuania Weekly: Žemaitaitis’ Scandal Downplayed by Pro-Kremlin Media

Over the past week, Kremlin-aligned media in Lithuania focused on downplaying fears about Donald Trump’s stance on Ukraine, portraying him as a peace-seeking leader and dismissing criticism of his foreign policy as hypocrisy. At the same time, these outlets amplified narratives that Western governments exaggerate the Russian threat to serve the interests of the military-industrial complex, accusing Lithuania of fearmongering to justify increased defense spending. Meanwhile, while Lithuanian media erupted over the Remigijus Žemaitaitis scandal, pro-Kremlin sources largely ignored it or framed him as a victim of political persecution rather than a politician caught deceiving his supporters.

Weekly Reports

8
School
September 9th – September 15th, 2024 by Olevs Nikers

Estonia Weekly: Claims of Russophobia and Russification

Misinformation about the education system, healthcare costs, and government actions has fueled concerns, including allegations of Russophobia, rising taxes, unaffordable medical care, and increased government armament in preparation for potential civil unrest.

Read more
9
September 2nd – September 8th, 2024 by Urtė Andriukaitytė

Lithuania Weekly: Belittling Living Conditions in Lithuania

Recent articles shared a common theme of harsh criticism toward the government. These pieces included claims of supermarket exploitation, condemnation of Lithuania’s court system, and accusations of widespread corruption among officials.

Read more
8
Latvia supports Ukraine
September 2nd – September 8th, 2024 by Otto Tabuns

Latvia Weekly: COVID-19 Measures, LGBT Education, and Corruption Dominate Latvian Media Narratives

Media narratives in Latvia focused on COVID-19 restrictions, LGBT education in schools, and allegations of corruption within the coalition government.

Read more
8
School
September 2nd – September 8th, 2024 by Olevs Nikers

Estonia Weekly: Accusations of Russophobia Take Center Stage

Media posts and articles in Estonia were dominated by anti-government sentiment, focusing on economic issues and alleged Russophobia linked to Russian schools and citizens.

Read more
10
Ingrida Šimonytė
August 19th – August 25th, 2024 by Urtė Andriukaitytė

Lithuania Weekly: Anti-Government Sentiments Targeting Conservatives

During this reporting week, Lithuanian crowdfunder “Contribee” came under fire: media reported that the Lithuanian prosecutors had opened a pre-trial investigation into the Lithuanian crowdfunding platform Contribee, as it has now emerged that one of its shareholders took a large sum of money from an NGO account on Contribee for his personal use.

Read more
7
Rye bread
August 19th – August 25th, 2024 by Otto Tabuns

Latvia Weekly: Rye Bread Campaign Under Scrutiny

The disinformation narratives were primarily focused on domestic issues related to corruption and the perceived incompetence of the current government.

Read more
8
Tallinn
August 19th – August 25th, 2024 by Olevs Nikers

Estonia Weekly: Continued Anti-Governmental Sentiments

During the week, anti-governmental sentiments continued to be expressed across social media accounts. Many posts targeted the Reform Party, which holds the most seats in the Estonian parliament.

Read more
12
Gabrielius Landsbergis
August 12th – August 18th, 2024 by Urtė Andriukaitytė

Lithuania Weekly: Controversy Over Landsbergis Villa Purchase

Discussions peaked over the villa in Greece that the family of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gabrielius Landsbergis, bought. The main criticism went out after the date of buying the villa was found out.

Read more
8
Riga
August 12th – August 18th, 2024 by Otto Tabuns

Latvia Weekly: Alleged Governmental Corruption

During the examined week the narratives were similar to prior weeks focusing on issues relating to the Green Deal and the European Parliament, incompetence of the current government and lgbtq and gender issues.

Read more

Don’t miss a story.

We publish stories that change laws, lives, minds and the world. Subscribe to our newsletter to get our investigations delivered to your inbox.