Andreea Pavel

Andreea Pavel/Constanța, Romania

She started in journalism at 16 and decided this was something she would pursue long-term. Became a media tycoon at 23, when she founded Info Sud-Est. Since 2018, she’s been an editor at G4Media. She mentors journalism students to make sure someone will still write news items when’s she’s old. To save on heating, she took in three stray tomcats.  

24 articles of type "Fake News, Disinformation & Propaganda" - Andreea Pavel:
FAKE NEWS: The Former U.S. Ambassador to Romania is a Satanist
FAKE NEWS: The Former U.S. Ambassador to Romania is a Satanist

Former U.S. Ambassador Kathleen Kavalec allegedly had satanic art on display at her residence in Bucharest, according to a false narrative circulated several months ago and recently revived within Romania’s sovereignist circles by AUR MP Mihail Neamțu.

Andreea Pavel
04 Jun 2026
FAKE NEWS: Actor Ioan Isaiu died because of the anti-COVID vaccine
FAKE NEWS: Actor Ioan Isaiu died because of the anti-COVID vaccine

Ioan Isaiu died because he was vaccinated against COVID-19, according to a false narrative launched after the actor's death due to a heart attack and quickly picked up by conspiracy and pro-Russian websites.

Andreea Pavel
12 May 2026
FAKE NEWS: The Russians wanted to return Romania’s Treasure, but Romania refused
FAKE NEWS: The Russians wanted to return Romania’s Treasure, but Romania refused

Russia wanted to return the Treasure to Romania, but Mugur Isărescu refused, and the gold was sent to Amsterdam, according to a false narrative promoted by retired Colonel Mircea Dogaru, a self-proclaimed admirer of Dugin. Dogaru essentially repeated a narrative promoted by pro-Russian “sovereignists” and intended to polish Moscow’s image.

Andreea Pavel
29 Apr 2026
FAKE NEWS: Artemis II did not reach the Moon
FAKE NEWS: Artemis II did not reach the Moon

Artemis II did not reach the Moon, and the entire mission was staged, just as it happened with Apollo 11 in 1969, conspiracy theorists claim on social media, recycling decade-old stories.

Andreea Pavel
15 Apr 2026
FAKE NEWS: Mircea Lucescu died from the COVID-19 vaccine
FAKE NEWS: Mircea Lucescu died from the COVID-19 vaccine

According to a false narrative promoted online, Mircea Lucescu died because he had taken the COVID-19 vaccine. Narratives of this type have become commonplace in recent years. Conspiracy theorists seek to spread their theories by taking advantage of the notoriety of public figures and the increased public interest shown when they pass away.

Andreea Pavel
10 Apr 2026
FAKE NEWS: The West Wants to Assassinate Călin Georgescu
FAKE NEWS: The West Wants to Assassinate Călin Georgescu

Călin Georgescu strikes back with a new piece of fake news that borders on the ridiculous: Western forces are plotting his physical elimination.

Andreea Pavel
01 Apr 2026
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