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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)

Chaly: Economics

Economy with Chaly 28 May

The Belarusian economy has achieved remarkable success

The National Bank has lowered the refinancing rate, while Donald Trump has extended sanctions against the Belarusian leadership.

Economy with Chaly “Mobilizing Internal Resources as the Foundation of Long-Term Resilience”

For his new five-year term, Lukashenko is planning a new phase in relations with China. In the meantime, however, there is a minor issue involving Chinese engines used in Belarusian tractors.

21/05 Watch on YouTube Watch on YouTube

Economy with Chaly Modernization and Acceleration Drag On

Lukashenko addressed three strategic issues concerning the future of the cement plants, the Svetlogorsk Pulp and Paper Mill, and the Orsha Meat Cannery.

14/05 Watch on YouTube Watch on YouTube

Economy with Chaly Our scaled-down response to the Chinese miracle

Lukashenko inspected a “miracle” tractor and also summed up the results of the “One District – One Project” initiative.

07/05 Watch on YouTube Watch on YouTube

Economy with Chaly Lukashenko: “Maybe We’ll Get Rich”

Lukashenko reflected nostalgically on DOSAAF, agricultural machinery, and also summed up the results of the Polesia experiment.

30 April 2026 Watch on YouTube

Economy with Chaly Lukashenko plans to feed fish and visit a museum

“A guided tour is being arranged for the old man”

23 April 2026 Watch on YouTube

Economy with Chaly Belarusians must work like North Koreans

There is an ambition to become a nuclear, spacefaring, and biotechnology power.

16 April 2026 Watch on YouTube

Economy with Chaly Our future is someone else’s present

Lukashenko raises concerns about combat readiness and calls on medical professionals to work as long as necessary.

09 April 2026 Watch on YouTube

Economy with Chaly There was an immediate “chemistry” between Lukashenko and Kim Jong Un

Vibe diplomacy, Belarus-style. What was agreed upon in Pyongyang.

02 April 2026 Watch on YouTube

Economy with Chaly Americans Lift Sanctions on Lukashenko

Three billion is the minimum: how much is Lukashenko willing to sell the Nezhinsky Mining and Processing Plant for?

26 March 2026 Watch on YouTube

Economy with Chaly Peat, Middlemen, and the National Bank

Lukashenko Risks Losing the National Bank.

19 March 2026 Watch on YouTube

Economy with Chaly Triumph of Import Substitution: You Turn It On — It Doesn’t Work

Lukashenko Visits Mak.by but Fails to Pay for His Order

12 March 2026 Watch on YouTube

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