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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 November 2025

It doesn't come out the same. How far off Azaronak when comparing wages in Poland and Belarus

Ryhor Azaronak compared Polish and Belarusian median wages and concluded that comparable sums remain after deducting all taxes and mandatory payments. The Weekly Top Fake team found that the host got his terminology wrong, but even by his calculations, the leftover amounts don't come out the same.

misrepresentation, Belarus, Poland, YouTube show Azaryonok. Directly, Ryhor Azaronak, economy, salaries in Belarus, salaries in the EU.

04 November 2025

A Mahiliou TV station compared the cost of childbirth in Belarus and the EU and inflated the difference by nearly 12,000 times

European countries charge up to 12,000 euros for childbirth, according to a video segment on Belarus 4. Mogilev. The Weekly Top Fake team found that this is false.

misrepresentation, Belarus, European Union, Belarus-4, medicine, children.

03 November 2025

A no-revenue budget? Azaronak doubled Ukraine's dependence on Western financing

Ukraine adopted a fully subsidized state budget for the first time in history, Ryhor Azaronak claimed on his show "Azaronak. Directly." The Weekly Top Fake team found he was more than half wrong.

misrepresentation, Ukraine, European Union, USA, YouTube show Azaryonok. Directly, Ryhor Azaronak, war, economy.

01 November 2025

Is having kids the new trend? Statistics contradict demographic optimism from Union of Women chair

Belarusian Union of Women chair Volha Shpileuskaya spoke about a new trend in Belarus: "having children on time." She claimed that after a demographic decline, the situation has started improving. We examined the statistics — Shpileuskaya's claims don't hold up.

misrepresentation, Belarus, European Union, Belarus Today, Alpha Radio, Volha Shpileuskaya, demography, children.

31 October 2025

How Gomselmash created its first combine harvester and what Lukashenka has to do with it

Ryhor Azaronak explained how Gomselmash created its first Belarusian combine harvester: "Batska ... essentially assembled it with his own hands." However, the company's official website tells a different story.

misrepresentation, Belarus, YouTube show Azaryonok. Directly, Ryhor Azaronak, agriculture, industry, state-owned enterprises.

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