Media on propaganda

7. Sep 2026

August Media Review: Propaganda Does Not Need a Consistent Estonia

Russian media coverage in August produced several contradictory images of Estonia at once. A frying pan seized at the Narva border became a symbol of the supposed absurdity of European sanctions policy, an interview with one family was turned into a story about a declining and Russophobic country, while defence cooperation became evidence of Estonia’s

Media on propaganda

12. May 2026

April in the information space: drones, Narva, and conflicting narratives

April was calmer than March, but Estonia remained tied in international media to NATO’s eastern flank, Russian hybrid activity, and tensions between the U.S. and Europe. The Ukrainian drone incidents from March also continued to fuel new narratives of their own.

Media on propaganda

14. Mar 2026

Book review: the inner life of the outrage machine Kristiina Kaju, National Library of Estonia

"This book is about a machine designed to make you angry." With this opening line, journalist Tobias Rose-Stockwell sets the tone for his exploration of how social media invisibly shapes the way people think, communicate, and perceive the world.

Media on propaganda·Raamatukogu

25. Jan 2026

Book Review: The Impact of Trolling on Democracy

“Trolling Democracy: How Trolls Distort Digital Discourse” explores one of the digital age’s most complex and socially impactful phenomena—internet trolls and their effect on democracy.

Analysis·Demagoguery·Library·Media literacy·Media on propaganda·Media reviews·Myth breaker·Propaganda dictionary·Propaganda incident·Uncategorized

6. Jan 2025

Facebook as a propaganda minefield

Russia is quietly rebuilding its image on Facebook, flooding feeds with posts celebrating its military, culture, and beauty. But who’s behind this surge? Propastop investigates the hidden networks driving these campaigns. Part of its 2024 Best Reads, this eye-opening story reminds readers to stay alert to online influence.

Analysis·Media on propaganda

10. Oct 2024

The National Library recommends: “Why do rational people believe irrational things?”

Since one of Propastop's goals is to enhance people's knowledge in the field of psychological defense, we are starting a collaboration with the National Library to introduce specialized literature. In this section, RaRa's media literacy specialist Kateryna Botnar will provide a more detailed overview of a selected work, and at the end of the article,

Analysis·Demagoguery·Media on propaganda·Media reviews·Propaganda incident

17. Sep 2024

Kremlin’s Grip on Moldova: Criminal Oligarchs and Church Sway Elections

On October 20, Moldova will simultaneously hold presidential elections and a referendum on joining the European Union. The Kremlin is attacking pro-European President Maia Sandu with the help of oligarch Ilan Shor, who stole one billion dollars from the banks of the impoverished small nation, and the Orthodox Church. Today, Propastop describes how the elections

Media on propaganda

9. Sep 2024

Television Series as a Tool in Information Warfare: Depicting China’s Invasion of Taiwan

A recently released TV series, produced with the support of the Taiwanese government, has garnered worldwide attention. It portrays the invasion of Taiwan, a country with 23 million people, by China, a nation of 1.4 billion. Taiwan's example has raised the question on Propastop: is it also reasonable for Estonia to create its own warning

Analysis·Media on propaganda

5. Sep 2024

Disinformation Case in England: Misinformation Sparks Nationwide Unrest

The nationwide unrest in the United Kingdom following the murder of three girls demonstrated how the spread of misinformation can trigger a political crisis. Propastop takes a closer look at the chain of events.

Analysis·Media on propaganda·Propaganda incident

2. Sep 2024

The Kremlin’s propaganda failed to relaunch the Narva tank

Kremlin-affiliated propaganda attempted to exploit the tank that was removed from Narva two years ago. Patriotic organizers made a considerable profit from their project, but the promised impact has once again fallen flat.

Media on propaganda

August Media Review: Propaganda Does Not Need a Consistent Estonia

April in the information space: drones, Narva, and conflicting narratives

Book review: the inner life of the outrage machine Kristiina Kaju, National Library of Estonia

Book Review: The Impact of Trolling on Democracy

Facebook as a propaganda minefield

The National Library recommends: “Why do rational people believe irrational things?”

Kremlin’s Grip on Moldova: Criminal Oligarchs and Church Sway Elections

Television Series as a Tool in Information Warfare: Depicting China’s Invasion of Taiwan

Disinformation Case in England: Misinformation Sparks Nationwide Unrest

The Kremlin’s propaganda failed to relaunch the Narva tank

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