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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

22 April 2025

"Minsk Pravda": Belarus holds the top spot in the terrorist safety rankings. We checked what the actual ranking is

Belarus tops the global terrorist safety rankings, stated Marina Subbota, host of the "Minsk Pravda" YouTube channel. The Weekly Top Fake team checked how many positions her claim was off by.

misrepresentation, Belarus, world, Minskaya pravda, Marina Subbota, achievements.

21 April 2025

Will Belarus be among the first to launch 5G nationwide? We've looked into how many years behind we are and who is ahead of us

Belarus will be one of the first in the world to start using 5G technology nationwide, stated Andrey Mukovozchik, a commentator for SB. Belarus Today, on CTV. The Weekly Top Fake team found out that Belarus is actually several years behind.

misrepresentation, Belarus, The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU or EEU), USA, Europe, CTV, Andrey Mukavozchyk, achievements, high tech, Internet.

18 April 2025

"The Russians are coming!" The head of ONT passed off a fabricated story about the first U.S. Secretary of Defense as truth

NATO countries are stirring up hysteria reminiscent of former U.S. Secretary of Defense James Forrestal, who allegedly leapt from a window screaming "The Russians are coming!" in a fit of madness, claimed Igor Lutsky, head of the ONT channel, on the program "Contours." The Weekly Top Fake team investigated the actual circumstances of Forrestal's death and traced the origins of the story about the Russians.

misrepresentation, USA, NATO, All-National TV, Ihar Lutsky, politics, history, NATO.

17 April 2025

Gaidukevich: Lithuania and Latvia Inflate Military Budgets, Belarus Does Not We compared the rates of military budget growth

Oleg Gaidukevich, chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party of Belarus, claimed that unlike Belarus, Lithuania and Latvia are boosting their military budgets at the expense of their citizens. The Weekly Top Fake team checked whether his statements hold true.

misrepresentation, Belarus, Lithuania, Latvia, European Union, Belarus-4, Aleh Haidukevich, economy.

16 April 2025

"Celebrating Victory Day not only in Minsk." Lukashenko talks up a tradition that doesn't exist

Alexander Lukashenko spoke about a personal tradition of celebrating May 9 in both capitals — on Red Square in Moscow and in Minsk. But the Weekly Top Fake team found no evidence such a tradition exists.

misrepresentation, Belarus, Russia, TV channel Mir, Aliaksandr Lukashenka, politics, holidays.

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