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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 27 March

Losses are nationalized, while profits are privatized

We continue to analyze economic news with Sergey Chaly.

Economy with Chaly What Will the New Belarusian Government Do and How Will They Combat Capital Outflow?

Sergey Chaly and Ihar Kuley discussed personnel changes, Lukashenko’s new program, and jabs directed at him.

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Economy with Chaly The New "Fist" of Economists in the Government

We continue to analyze economic news with Sergey Chaly.

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Economy with Chaly What Lesson Did Farmers Learn, and Why Do Belarusians Complain About the Lowest Prices in the World?

Sergey Chaly and Olga Loyko discussed Snopkov's three perspectives and the potato issue.

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Economy with Chaly Why Officials Are Cushioning the Blow When Talking About Economic Growth and Why Belarusians Are Saving on Food

Sergey Chaly and Olga Loyko discussed the inefficiency of Belarusian trade and BMZ’s new policy.

27 February 2025 Watch on YouTube

Economy with Chaly Why Belarusians Don’t Eat Potatoes and What Equal Conditions They Want for Private and State Enterprises

Sergey Chaly and Olga Loyko discussed Belarusians' love for cucumbers and the size of their financial safety net.

20 February 2025 Watch on YouTube

Economy with Chaly Everyone is Taking Capital Out of Belarus

Analyzing Economic News with Sergey Chaly.

13 February 2025 Watch on YouTube

Economy with Chaly How Russia Infects the Belarusian Economy and What Belarusians Choose Instead of Domestic Goods

Sergey Chaly and Olga Loyko discussed trade, a new approach to modernization, and Russia’s economic dependencies.

06 February 2025 Watch on YouTube

Economy with Chaly Why Aren’t There Robots at MAZ and When Will Belarus Decide to Build a Second Nuclear Power Plant?

Sergey Chaly and Olga Loyko discussed the awarding of the quality mark, a new workshop, and the Soviet economy.

30 January 2025 Watch on YouTube

Economy with Chaly How Does the State Apparatus View Lukashenko, and What Will Happen with the Wealth Tax?

Sergey Chaly and Olga Loyko Discussed the New Minister, Budget Cuts, and Young Mid-Level Officials.

23 January 2025 Watch on YouTube

Economy with Chaly Why 2025 Will Be Difficult and What Authorities Gave Minsk Residents (Not for Elections)

Sergey Chaly and Olga Loyko discussed an ungrateful populace, forced migration, and external challenges.

16 January 2025 Watch on YouTube

Economy with Chaly How Many Pricing Models Officials Have Invented and Why Chinese Products Are Better Than Belarusian

Sergey Chaly and Olga Loyko discussed competition with China and new pricing methods.

09 January 2025 Watch on YouTube