Is the cover illustration of a Bulgarian poetry book showing a child waving the Bulgarian flag and wearing the Ukrainian colors a form of pro-Ukrainian propaganda? No, that's not true: The edition of 'I am Bulgarian,' a book containing classical Bulgarian poetry with a cover showing a child wearing a yellow and blue sweater and waving a Bulgarian flag, has…

Вярно ли е, че продажбата на електронната платформа "Школо", която предоставя електронни ученически дневници на 70 процента от българските училища, ще позволи на новия британски собственик да злоупотребява с личните данни на учениците? Не, не е вярно: Българската образователна платформа Shkolo.bg беше продадена на британската компания за образователни технологии Juniper Education с уверение, че дейността ще продължи както обикновено и…

Does vaccination with the pneumococcal vaccine administered in Bulgaria as part of the recommended immunizations lead to death during sleep? No, that's not true: The vaccine used in Bulgaria against pneumococcal infections is the polysaccharide conjugate vaccine "Prevenar 13." It has been tested and approved for use by European institutions. The product information and the European Public Assessment Report (EPAR)…

Вярно ли е, че ДНК данните от българските тестове за COVID-19 са придобити незаконно и са продадени на Амазон? Бившият министър на икономиката Кирил Петков и президентът Румен Радев участвали ли са в тази продажба? Не, не е вярно: няма доказателства в подкрепа на това твърдение. Пробите от тестовете за COVID се анализират само за РНК на коронавируса и се…

Is the pneumococcal vaccine in Bulgaria identical to mRNA vaccines, and does it incorporate nanobots or similar high-tech nanodevices with GPS positioning linked to 5G? No, that's not true: The pneumococcal vaccine approved for Bulgaria, called Prevenar 13, is a polysaccharide conjugate vaccine, which is different mRNA vaccines. According to the officially published information outlining the composition and characteristics of…

Are Bulgarian government, ministries, and parliament are business entities registered in the US? No, this is not true: The Bulgarian government and parliament aren't business corporations, but rather, they are sovereign bodies governed by various international laws and treaties. Their status prevents them from being listed as commercial entities in the United States or elsewhere. Their relations with foreign nations…

Does a photo show an empty classroom in Gaza where none of the students are alive today? No, that's not true: The photo was taken in Afghanistan, not Gaza, and shows an empty classroom of students who died in 2021 in a bomb explosion. The blast killed 85 people, with the majority being schoolgirls in Kabul, Afghanistan. The claim appeared…

Did the Bulgarian minister of defense declare that Bulgaria was ready for war with Russia during a meeting hosted by the Atlantic Council on January 10, 2024? No, that's not true: Minister Todor Tagarev addressed Bulgaria's security prospects and challenges, cooperation with NATO and the U.S., and support for Ukraine in the context of Russia's aggression but video from the…

Вярно ли е, че за да влезе в Шенген, съгласно Дъблинското споразумение, България трябва бързо и безусловно да приеме милиони нелегални мигранти? Не, не е вярно: В съвместно изявление министър-председателят и вицепремиерът на България опровергаха това твърдение и потвърдиха, че няма нови условия, свързани с броя на мигрантите от Сирия и Афганистан, които България и Румъния трябва да регистрират в…

Does the transition to 5G technology aim to suppress our human consciousness, which has evolved to a level capable of perceiving reality in the fifth dimension? No, that's not true: The development of wireless technology such as 5G is not related to the "level of perception" of the human consciousness. Moreover, science states that humans live and perceive the world…

Was Leonardo Da Vinci's mother Bulgarian and a follower of the Bogomil religious sect, as confirmed by Da Vinci's reference to the Gospel of Nicodemus, a so-called Bogomil gospel? No, this is not true. The origin of Da Vinci's mother Caterina is unproven, with some research showing she may have been a Caucasian slave or possibly an orphan named Caterina…

Did the United States order to take down the monument to the Soviet Army in Sofia, Bulgaria? No, this is not true: The Sofia district administration determined that the Monument to the Soviet Army in the Bulgarian capital required urgent restoration and relocation within the city due to its deteriorating condition, posing a potential danger to the public. The decision…

Вярно ли е, че лидерът на партия Движение за права и свободи (ДПС) е казал, че ще премахне паметник, посветен на освобождението на България от османско владичество? Не, не е вярно: Няма доказателства в подкрепа на твърдението, че Делян Пеевски е заявил, че иска да премахне паметника на Шипка, или че има нещо общо с решението на властите за премахването…

Is there an ongoing operation of the Ukrainian Army to capture and mobilize all men of Bessarabian Bulgarian origin? No, that's not true: There is no evidence or credible reports of such a forced mobilization process focused on Ukrainian citizens of Bessarabian Bulgarian descent. According to the head of the Executive Agency for Bulgarians Abroad, Rayna Mandzhukova, Bessarabian Bulgarians are…

Does a video on social media show a photo of a bizarre werewolf-like creature spotted in the Roma neighborhood of the Bulgarian city of Blagoevgrad? No, that's not true: The same image already circulated, having allegedly been taken in Mexico. According to an article published by an online tabloid in November 2023, as well as other online publications, the controversial…

Is the incense produced at the Greek Orthodox spiritual center Mount Athos tainted with adrenochrome extracted from abducted children? No, that's not true. This claim stems from a debunked conspiracy theory circulated by QAnon, suggesting that adrenochrome is harvested from trafficked and kidnapped children. The claim appeared in a video on TikTok (archived here) published by @lubomirabubeto on November 5,…

Are plans to use U.S. technology in the construction of two new reactors at Bulgaria's Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) like building mini atomic bombs because it is dangerous technology rejected by all other European countries? No, that's not true: The Westinghouse AP1000 nuclear reactor selected for use in the nuclear power plant is designed with numerous safety features and…

Will the investigation into the European Union's coronavirus vaccine purchases, centering on the involvement of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, will be discontinued due to the passing of Member of European Parliament (MEP) Michèle Rivasi? No, that's not true: The inquiry is conducted by an institution rather than an individual. While Rivasi played a crucial role in overseeing…

Did Bulgaria destroy its livestock sector, leaving it with no more than 30,000 farm animals in the country? No, that's not true: The number of farm animals amounts to millions, according to the latest official statistics from the Bulgarian Ministry of Agriculture and the Bulgarian National Statistical Institute (NSI). The claim appeared in a video on TikTok (archived here) published…

Does the drink Coca Cola contain a harmful acid that may also be used as an industrial rust converter, carcinogenic levels of caramel and worm extract? No, that's not true: Coca-Cola is a beverage with ingredients like phosphoric acid and high-fructose corn syrup, which is safe when consumed in moderation. The claim appeared in a video (archived here) on December…