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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

17 December 2025

Politicians or the people? Who in Latvia actually opposed making Russian an official language

Solomon Bernshtein, a blogger who relocated from Latvia to Belarus, said an initiative to grant Russian official status was blocked in the Saeima at the first reading. In fact, the issue was decided in a referendum, where a majority of Latvians voted against it. The Weekly Top Fake team reconstructed the details the Latvian blogger left out.

misrepresentation, Latvia, Radio Minsk, Solomon Bernstein, Russophobia, politics, education.

15 December 2025

No lights, no markets. How CTV made up an economic crisis in Germany over holiday lighting

Germany has been left without festive lighting because of economic problems, a CTV anchor said on the News program. The Weekly Top Fake team found out what actually happened to Christmas lighting.

misrepresentation, Germany, CTV TV channel, economy.

14 December 2025

Health care and education a priority? Where most of Belarus’ budget is actually set to go

Belarus has approved a national budget in which, according to the ONT host, the priority spending areas are health care, education and the agricultural and industrial complex. The Weekly Top Fake team reviewed the draft budget legislation and found very different priorities.

misrepresentation, Belarus, All-National TV channel, economy.

10 December 2025

The News.by host downplayed Belarus while discussing the list of Europe’s most dangerous countries

France, Belgium, Britain, Sweden and Ireland are in the top five European countries by crime levels, said News.by host Ekaterina Tikhomirova. The Weekly Top Fake team found that the top five had been altered.

misrepresentation, Belarus, France, United Kingdom, Sweden, Ireland, Europe, Belgium, First Information TV Channel news.by, Katsiaryna Tikhamirava, achievements, crime.

09 December 2025

Political analyst Lazutkin distorted the facts about Poland’s demographic situation three times

Fewer than 5% of Poles want a third child, and parental leave in the country is paid for only four months, political analyst Andrei Lazutkin claimed. The Weekly Top Fake team checked his statements and compared Poland’s demographic trends with those in Belarus.

misrepresentation, Poland, Belarus, Minskaya pravda, Andrey Lazutkin, statistics, demography.

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