Data Sources

Season 3

Data Sources goes beyond the official version in search of the truth: human rights violations, institutional failures, affairs of state, abuses of power and the criminal exploitation of the planet... ARTE’s digital investigative magazine takes you beyond the headlines.

Where to Watch Data Sources • Season 3

9 Episodes

Migrant Pushbacks by Greek Coastguards
E1
Migrant Pushbacks by Greek CoastguardsSince 2020, thousands of migrants attempting to reach Europe from Turkey via the Aegean Sea have been pushed back by the Greek coastguard. Data Sources investigates this illegal practice.
The Dark Side of Cashmere
E2
The Dark Side of CashmereCashmere is an exquisite fabric, prized for its soft and luxurious feel. But as cashmere jumpers flood the world market, the environmental impacts of increased production are becoming clear. Can it really be sustainable?
Homophobia in Africa: American Influence?
E3
Homophobia in Africa: American Influence?Since Uganda passed extremely severe laws persecuting gay people, attacks on the LGBT+ community have skyrocketed. But could these new laws be added and abetted by an ultra-conservative American NGO?
Russian Embargo: How to Circumvent Sanctions
E4
Russian Embargo: How to Circumvent SanctionsSince the Russian invasion of Ukraine, strict sanctions have been imposed on Russia by Europe and the USA. So how is it that a Russian car dealer manages to import Porches from Germany with impunity? Data Sources investigates how European sanctions are being circumvented, even for products that could directly aid Russia’s military industry.
Switzerland: Looking for the Missing Gold
E5
Switzerland: Looking for the Missing GoldIn January 2023, a discreet conference was held in Zurich, Switzerland where the company Swiss Gold Treuhand encouraged participants to invest in gold ingots. But today many investors are disappointed: Their money is gone, and the gold has disappeared. Data Sources tries to find out what happened…
Fentanyl: China's Double-Dealing
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Fentanyl: China's Double-DealingFentanyl is a highly addictive drug that is causing tens of thousands of deaths in the USA, the raw materials for which are produced in China. This episode of Data Sources delves into how China uses the threat of Fentanyl in diplomatic dealings with America.
Who Are the Social Media Fraudsters?
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Who Are the Social Media Fraudsters?They sell hacked profiles, provide fake comments and likes and boost fake news. Investigation into the social media fraudsters based in Vietnam.
Radicalisation and Video Games
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Radicalisation and Video GamesMassacres by right-wing extremists and jihadists are faithfully recreated in video games ... From TikTok to Roblox, how does propaganda glorifying extreme violence reach an audience of young gamers online?
Saudi Arabia: Influencers and the Regime of Fear
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Saudi Arabia: Influencers and the Regime of FearOn Instagram and other social media, travel influencers, mostly paid by Saudi Arabia, sing the praises of the nation as an excellent holiday destination. They are part of a communication drive by the Saudis to show off the country as a modern and open country. But behind this carefully curated image is a dark reality: Saudi citizens are imprisoned when they speak their mind.