Last fakes of the week
16 July 2026
Are air conditioners a luxury? We examined arguments of Mukavozchyk, who predicted the demise of Europe due to heat
misrepresentation, Belarus, European Union, CTV TV channel, Andrey Mukavozchyk, infrastructure.
15 July 2026
Belarusian radio reported a decline in the Baltic States’ transportation sector. However, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia outperform Belarus
“No railroads, no transportation system” is how an expert from the First National Channel of Belarusian Radio described the Baltic States after they joined the EU. However, the data show the opposite. In terms of rail network density, they are on par with Belarus. In terms of trade and transportation infrastructure quality and quality of life, they are ahead of Belarus.
misrepresentation, Belarus, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, First national channel of Belarusian radio, Yulya Abukhovich, infrastructure.
14 July 2026
An “Asian Tiger” with no growth: How Minskaya Pravda exaggerated Myanmar’s success
While discussing the significance of Aleksandr Lukashenko’s tour of East and Southeast Asia, Anton Sinkavets, host of the YouTube channel Politika. Minskaya Pravda, portrayed Myanmar as a promising country experiencing impressive economic growth. But these claims are based on data from ten years ago. In the wake of the pandemic and the military coup, Myanmar’s economy is, on average, not growing but shrinking.
misrepresentation, Belarus, Myanmar, Minskaya pravda, Anton Sinkavets, economy.
01 July 2026
Tariff-free trade in the SCO? Belarusian Radio spotlights a benefit that is not in place
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization marked its 25th anniversary on June 15, 2026. In a broadcast on Belarusian Radio’s First National Channel, it was claimed that Belarus benefits from SCO membership through tariff-free trade. However, the organization has not made any decisions in this regard. For now, the simplification of trade procedures among member states remains at the level of discussions, initiatives, and working groups.
fabrication, Belarus, First national channel of Belarusian radio, Iryna Novikava, economy.
30 June 2026
A tax instead of support for drivers? What’s wrong with CTV’s report on fuel prices in Poland
The CTV program Novosti 24 chasa criticized the Polish authorities for introducing a new tax on extraordinary profits instead of taking measures to lower fuel prices. However, this misrepresents the situation. Poland has already introduced price caps on fuel, reduced the VAT on gasoline and diesel, and temporarily lowered fuel excise taxes. This new tax is intended to offset part of the budget shortfall caused by these tax breaks.
misrepresentation, Poland, CTV TV channel, economy, taxes, petroleum.
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