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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

11 March 2025

Journalist Gorin "placed" Olena Zelenska in a hotel that doesn't exist

Journalist Yevgeni Gorin reported on the YouTube channel SB TV that Olena Zelenska, the wife of the Ukrainian president, was mockingly accommodated at the Moscow hotel during her visit to the UAE. Weekly Top Fake's team found a geographical error in the narrative.

fabrication, Ukraine, UAE, Belarus Today, Yauhen Horyn, politics.

11 March 2025

"What are European forces without the U.S.?" We verified and recalculated the size of European armies in response to Azaryonok's claim

European countries have armies that are too small to deploy their peacekeeping forces in Ukraine, claimed Grigory Azaryonok on SB TV. The Weekly Top Fake team investigated just how much he underestimated Europe's military strength.

misrepresentation, Ukraine, Europe, Belarus Today, Ryhor Azaronak, army, war.

10 March 2025

Professor Ponomaryova: Zelensky was "hanging around" the palace during the U.S.-Russia talks. We fact-checked this statement

Volodymyr Zelensky was "hanging around" near the Riyadh Diriyah Palace during the Russian-American talks, said MGIMO professor and political science doctor Elena Ponomaryova on BelTA's YouTube channel. The Weekly Top Fake team investigated where the Ukrainian President actually was at that time.

misrepresentation, Ukraine, USA, Russia, Republic of Turkey, UAE, Saudi Arabia, BelTA, Elena Ponomareva, politics.

07 March 2025

Dogs aren't registered, taxes aren't paid. ONT host blames pet owners for the lack of dog parks

In 2020, only two dogs were registered in Osipovichi and the Osipovichi district, as reported by ONT host Marina Karaman. The Weekly Top Fake team found that this figure is not accurate.

misrepresentation, Belarus, All-National TV channel, Marina Karaman, taxes, utility bills, legislation.

06 March 2025

Lukashenko: Belarus has the lowest prices in the world. We found where they're even lower

Belarus has the cheapest goods in the world, declared Alexander Lukashenko during a meeting on the new price regulation system. The Weekly Top Fake team found at least 16 countries where living is even cheaper.

misrepresentation, Belarus, world, Europe, Telegram channel Pul pervogo, Alexander Lukashenko, achievements, rising prices, economy, rating of Belarus.

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