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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 13 November 2025

Lukashenko’s Autumn Tensions Escalate

We continue to unpack the latest economic news together with Sergei Chaly and Olga Loyko.

Economy with Chaly What Lukashenko Ordered to Monetize in Africa — and What Changes Were Added to Belarus’s Development Program

Sergei Chaly and Olga Loiko discuss balanced growth and political capital.

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Economy with Chaly The Nonsense Just Keeps Going

You can leave birthday wishes for Sergey in the comments under the video on YouTube!

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Economy with Chaly What Lukashenko Agreed on with the Sultan of Oman — and What It Means for Small Businesses

Sergey Chaly and Olga Loyko discuss new food supply deals, inflation trends, and the future for individual entrepreneurs.

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Economy with Chaly Why Does Lukashenko Need Hybrid Quails — and Where Did He Find “Rotlage” and “Rozmandyki”?

Sergey Chaly and Olga Loyko discuss Kachanava’s possible replacement and the “rejuvenating eggs.”

09 October 2025 Watch on YouTube

Economy with Chaly What the National Bank Will Be Analyzing – and How Lukashenko Envisions the Economy

Sergey Chaly and Olga Loyko discuss persistent inefficiencies and Prime Minister Golovchenko’s new challenges.

02 October 2025 Watch on YouTube

Economy with Chaly How Belarus Plans to Boost Domestic Trade: Key Priorities for the Next Five Years

Sergei Chaly and Olga Loyko discuss church construction and the government’s empty rhetoric.

25 September 2025 Watch on YouTube

Economy with Chaly How Much Is Belarusian Railways Losing from the Polish Border Closure — and What Flaws Did Lukashenko Find in the National Bank?

Sergey Chaly and Olga Loyko discuss export troubles, negative trade categories, and Lukashenko’s criticism of the National Bank in Chaly: The Economy.

18 September 2025 Watch on YouTube