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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

29 кастрычніка 2025

"The manufactured demographic crisis." How News.by misrepresented the facts about parental leave and benefits in Europe

News.by reported on how Europe fails to adequately support young mothers and families with small children. We checked the broadcaster's claims against reality and found discrepancies.

misrepresentation, Europe, France, Germany, Estonia, First Information TV Channel news.by, state support.

28 кастрычніка 2025

Did Poland ban Belarus tractors? Political analyst Piatrouski passed off an old decision as a current ban

The Polish government is banning local farmers from using Belarusian tractors, political analyst Piotr Piatrouski said on the talk show "Budni." The Weekly Top Fake team looked into whether the ban is still in effect and why it was imposed.

misrepresentation, Poland, Belarus, Belarus Today, Alpha Radio, Piotr Piatrouski, agriculture, sanctions, economy.

27 кастрычніка 2025

"Welfare tourism": RTR-Belarus miscounted Ukrainian freeloaders in the EU

misrepresentation, European Union, Ukraine, RTR-Belarus, migration, unemployment, economy.

25 кастрычніка 2025

How much the state spends on security forces and social programs: Azaronak's version vs. reality

Belarus allocates 80% of its state budget to social programs (construction, health care, education and other areas), while security agencies receive just $50 million, Ryhor Azaronak said on his show "Azaronak. Directly." The Weekly Top Fake team found out how much the host inflated spending on the former and downplayed spending on the latter.

misrepresentation, Belarus, YouTube show Azaryonok. Directly, Ryhor Azaronak, economy.

24 кастрычніка 2025

"No exit": Belarusian Radio spread a fake about permanent CIS membership

There is no procedure for leaving the CIS, according to Iryna Novikava, head of the Department of Management, Business Technologies and Sustainable Development at BSTU, who presented this as a little-known fact. In other words, if a country joins the Commonwealth, it technically stays there forever. The Weekly Top Fake team found the exit mechanism and those who have taken advantage of it.

misrepresentation, The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, First national channel of Belarusian radio, Irina Novikova, politics, legislation, economy.

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