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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 June 2025

BT: Nearly half of Belarusian schools use Belarusian as the language of instruction. Here’s what’s misleading about that claim

According to a segment on News.by, Belarus has no issues with the language because 42% of schools, gymnasiums, and lyceums teach in Belarusian. The Weekly Top Fake team found out what share of all students actually attend these schools.

misrepresentation, Belarus, First Information TV Channel news.by, education.

10 June 2025

Is Belarus really a developed country just because it has a defense sector? What’s wrong with the conclusions made by the “Editors’ Club” hosts?

Only developed countries in today’s world have their own military industries. That was the conclusion reached by the panelists on “Editors’ Club.” The Weekly Top Fake team looked into what actually qualifies a country as developed.

misrepresentation, Belarus, Belarus-1, First Information TV Channel news.by, Ivan Eismant, Aliaksandr Shpakousky, armament, industry, achievements.

09 June 2025

Have prices in Poland really gone up so much that people are hunting for expired food? BT's fake about wages and prices in neighboring countries

According to the News.by show "Special Report," prices in Poland soared so much in spring 2025 that people were forced to look for expired groceries. The Weekly Top Fake team fact-checked this claim and compared price increases in Poland and Belarus.

misrepresentation, Poland, First Information TV Channel news.by, economy, rising prices, salaries in the EU.

06 June 2025

Lithuanian expert: EU sanctions against Belarus are illegal. We've checked the facts

Raising tariffs on Belarusian agricultural products entering the European Union is unlawful, claimed Stanislovas Tomas, a guest on the "Current Interview" show on News.by. The Weekly Top Fake team checked what the law really says.

misrepresentation, Belarus, European Union, First Information TV Channel news.by, Stanislovas Thomas, sanctions.

05 June 2025

Economist Avdonin predicted the EU’s demise if Russia shuts its market. We looked into how important Russia really is for European exports

The European Union will collapse if Russia and its allies close their markets, economist Alexei Avdonin claimed on the "Editors’ Club" show. The Weekly Top Fake team set out to see if there’s any truth to that statement.

misrepresentation, Russia, European Union, United Kingdom, Belarus-1, Aliaksei Audonin, economy.

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