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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

18 July 2025

“Europe doesn’t want them”: is it true the EU refuses to buy Moldovan wine and fruit?

Kirill Kazakov, editor of the Minsk Courier, said Europe isn’t interested in wine, vegetables and fruit from Moldova. Journalists at Weekly Top Fake compared that claim with official statistics — and found a very different story.

misrepresentation, European Union, Moldova, The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), First national channel of Belarusian radio, Kirill Kazakov, economy, agriculture.

17 July 2025

"Reservation for Refugees": How Shkvarka News created a fake story about the EU and Moldova's plans

fabrication, European Union, France, Moldova, Telegram channel Shkvarka News, politics, economy, refugees.

16 July 2025

Azarenok presented Biden's meeting with lawmakers as a session of the Ukrainian government

Responding to a Ukrainian poster calling to defend Belarusian sovereignty from Vladimir Putin, TV host Grigoriy Azarenok claimed Ukraine is dependent on the United States. As evidence, he showed a photograph that allegedly depicts Joe Biden chairing a meeting of Ukraine's Council of Ministers. In reality, the photo shows a different event.

misrepresentation, Ukraine, USA, YouTube show Azaryonok. Directly, Ryhor Azaronak, politics, holidays.

15 July 2025

"The EAEU is attracting other countries." How analyst Avdonin exaggerated the union’s popularity

Aleksei Avdonin, an analyst at the Belarusian Institute for Strategic Studies, claimed that observer countries have "expressed a desire to join the EAEU." The Weekly Top Fake team checked the official positions of Moldova, Cuba and Uzbekistan.

misrepresentation, Belarus, The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU or EEU), Alpha Radio, Belarus Today, Aliaksei Audonin, achievements, politics.

14 July 2025

"Still plowing with vintage tractors". How ZhS Premium misjudged Lithuanian farmers based on photos of the protest

"Their equipment is top-notch!" the ZhS Premium authors quipped about Lithuanian farmers. The sight of old tractors at a protest in Vilnius set off the controversy. Weekly Top Fake journalists found that organizers deliberately brought vintage vehicles.

misrepresentation, Lithuania, Telegram channel ZhS Premium (Yellow Plums), economy, agriculture, taxes.

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