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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

05 February 2026

On СTV, the word “purchase” was replaced with “dispossess,” and the Latvian authorities were accused of expropriating land from the population

According to the CTV channel’s Novosti program, residents of the borderland in Latvia are losing their land as authorities push ahead with the construction of the Baltic Defense Line along the Belarusian border. The Weekly Top Fake team investigated the situation.

misrepresentation, Latvia, CTV TV channel, war, army.

04 February 2026

CTV referred to Polish contract soldiers as mercenaries and failed to mention that Belarus has similar military personnel

As reported by the Novosti show on CTV TV channel, in contrast to Belarus, Poland’s military enlists professional soldiers and mercenaries. The Weekly Top Fake team identified instances of concept manipulation and false opposition between the armies of the two countries, as described by the TV host.

misrepresentation, Poland, Belarus, CTV TV channel, army, conscription.

03 February 2026

Political analyst Vaskresensky confused import share with Ukraine's total energy consumption

Half of Ukraine depends on Hungarian electricity, political analyst Yury Vaskrasenski shared during a broadcast of “Azaronak. Directly.” The Weekly Top Fake team verified the data and found a calculation error.

misrepresentation, Ukraine, Hungary, YouTube show Azaryonok. Directly, Yuri Voskresensky, politics, economy.

02 February 2026

“Interest in Belarus continues to grow.” The good news about the number of European tourists is actually bad

Interest in Belarus among European tourists continues to grow, according to a report on News.by. The Weekly Top Fake team has found that the news is actually negative.

misrepresentation, Lithuania, Latvia, Belarus, Poland, Europe, First Information TV Channel news.by, tourism, achievements.

30 January 2026

'Crimea voted to secede from Ukraine.' Radio Minsk host presents falsehood as historical fact

Thirty-five years ago, residents of Crimea wanted to join the Russian Federation, but Ukraine ignored the will of the people, Radio Minsk host Alena Radouskaya said. The Weekly Top Fake team examined the events of that time and identified inaccuracies in her claims.

misrepresentation, Russia, Ukraine, USSR, Radio Minsk, Alena Rodovskaya, politics, history.

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