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)

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

06 February 2025

Azarenok named corruption as the cause of Garsu Pasaulis's problems. Why was Garsu Pasaulis actually dropped?

Grigoriy Azarenok said that the Lithuanian company, which was supposed to print "New Belarus" passports, is being shut down due to corruption. The Weekly Top Fake team recalls the actual reason why Garsu Pasaulis had come under scrutiny.

misrepresentation, Lithuania, European Union, Azaryonok. Directly, Ryhor Azaronak, the opposition, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya.

05 February 2025

We estimated exactly how far off was Syrankov comparing unemployment benefits to minimal wage

The unemployment benefit in rural areas differs only slightly from the minimum wage in private enterprises, claimed Sergey Syrankov, the head of the Communist Party of Belarus. Weekly Top Fake investigated the extent to which the former presidential candidate overstated unemployment benefits.

misrepresentation, Belarus, Azaryonok. Directly, Sergey Syrankov, economy, state support, salaries in Belarus, unemployment.

04 February 2025

Analyst Georgy Grits discussed the high share of Belarusian exports but was mistaken about the country's ranking in the global rating

Economist Georgy Grits claimed on ONT that Belarus ranks 14th globally in export-to-GDP ratio. Weekly Top Fake investigated how much the expert exaggerated the country's position.

misrepresentation, Belarus, All-National TV, George Hrytz, economy.

03 February 2025

Denmark cannot defend Greenland because of Ukraine: Minskaya Pravda distorted the meaning of a Politico article

misrepresentation, Denmark, USA, Minskaya pravda, politics, war, armament.

31 January 2025

Belarus or the West — who lays off more workers? We have fact-checked the statement by a "Belarus-1" TV channel host

"It's hard to imagine a scenario in Belarus where a few thousand workers would be laid off from a single enterprise, like Volkswagen plans to do in Germany," said "Belarus-1" host Yevgeny Gorin. The Weekly Top Fake team has identified at least three instances of significant worker layoffs at Belarusian factories.

misrepresentation, Belarus, Germany, Belarus Today, Evgeniy Gorin, economy, unemployment, state-owned enterprises.