Belarusian Investigative Center

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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)

Antifake / Factcheck

15 October 2021

Other publications

Antifake / Factcheck

'Almost All Cars Crossing the Lithuanian-Belarusian Border Are Lithuanian.' Words by RT Reporter Fact-Checked

The Weekly Top Fake team investigated the situation at the Lithuanian-Belarusian border.

30 December 2024 Read Article

Antifake / Factcheck

“Belarus Leads EAEU Countries in Salary Growth,” Claims Belarusian University Official, Omitting Key Context

From January to September 2024, the average monthly nominal salary in Belarus was reported at $690.

28 December 2024 Read Article

Antifake / Factcheck

Former President of Georgia Was Elected by Indirect Voting. Claim by “ZS Premium” Fact-Checked and Debunked

The changes to Georgia's voting system were initiated by the "Georgian Dream" party in 2017.

27 December 2024 Read Article