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We investigate corruption, uncover fake news and analyze the news agenda. The BIC is a member of the global network of investigative journalists.

Our journalists are the recipients of the national award “Free Word” from the Association of Journalists of Belarus in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. At "Free Word" 2021 BIC’s team also received first place for Analytics

BIC is a member of the OCCRP (Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project)

We are also members of GIJN (Global Investigative Journalism Network)

Belarusian Interactive Catalogue of Fakes

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What is Belarusian Interactive Catalogue of Fakes

The Belarusian Interactive Catalogue of Fakes is an online tool designed to explore false information and disinformation campaigns targeting Belarus. The Catalogue of Fakes was developed by the Belarusian Investigative Center (BIC) as part of their ongoing AntiFake News project, which has been gathering and examining false information campaigns since 2021.

The platform offers a comprehensive overview of the fake news landscape in Belarus, including visualizations and search functions to help users identify and understand disinformation tactics. It also provides insights into the media and individuals involved in spreading false narratives and allows users to explore specific examples of manipulation and distortion of information. This is a holistic view of how the propaganda machine works.

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Last fakes of the week

17 лютага 2026

“They’ve undermined their own domestic industries.” The pros of EU membership were portrayed as cons on CTV

On the Mneniya talk show, host Igor Poznyak claimed that new European Union members had paid a high price for accession — sacrificing their agricultural sectors. The program pointed to cotton production in Greece as one example. The Weekly Top Fake team identified the real effects of EU membership on the agricultural sectors of this and other member countries.

misrepresentation, Greece, Lithuania, Latvia, Hungary, European Union, CTV TV channel, Igor Poznyak, economy, industry, agriculture.

16 лютага 2026

The Klub Redaktorov show claimed that Lithuania relies solely on subsidies. However, they failed to mention that Belarus also receives subsidies

During the Klub Redaktorov show, Lithuania was described as a country that “only survives on subsidies from the European Union and other Western donors.” The Weekly Top Fake team investigated whether this claim is accurate and which other country receives financial support from abroad.

misrepresentation, Lithuania, Belarus, First Information TV Channel news.by, Uladzimir Piartsou, economy.

14 лютага 2026

“Retaliatory strike.” Political analyst Vadzim Yalfimau attributed the destruction of Ukraine’s energy system to the recent drone attack on Putin’s residence

misrepresentation, Ukraine, Russia, Radio Minsk, Vadzim Yalfimau, war, politics.

10 лютага 2026

Aleksandr Lukashenko evaluated the potential savings from street lighting. We checked — the numbers don’t add up

A 30-minute reduction in street lighting per day could fund the construction of three commercial dairy complexes and seven prophylactic calf houses in a year, or raise pensions by 10%. Aleksandr Lukashenko shared these calculations during a meeting with the leadership of the Council of Ministers of Belarus. The Weekly Top Fake team checked their accuracy.

misrepresentation, Belarus, Telegram channel Pul pervogo, Alexander Lukashenko, economy.

09 лютага 2026

The host of Radio Minsk pointed the finger at Belarusian migrants for the surge in crime in Lithuania. However, the statistics don’t support this claim

Radio Minsk host Victoria Kirichenko said the mass relocation of Belarusians to Lithuania after 2020 has increased the country’s crime rate. The Weekly Top Fake team examined the statistics and disproved her claims.

misrepresentation, Belarus, Lithuania, Radio Minsk, Victoria Kirichenko, crime.

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