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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.

Dive into the AntiFake project and our methods of fact-checking.

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15 May 2025

How many Poles would leave if war broke out in Poland? We compared Deputy Buzin’s claims with the poll results

More than 70% of surveyed Poles would leave the country if war broke out on its territory, said Nikolai Buzin, a deputy of the Belarusian House of Representatives. The Weekly Top Fake team checked whether his figures were accurate.

misrepresentation, Poland, Belarus, BelTA, Nikolai Buzin, army, war.

14 May 2025

Lukashenko exaggerated Nazi losses in the opening days of the Great Patriotic War. Here's by how much

In the early days of the war alone, Nazi forces lost more soldiers and officers in Belarus than they did in the previous two years of fighting in Europe, Alexander Lukashenko said during a speech at the parade marking the 80th anniversary of the victory. The Weekly Top Fake team examined how his version of history differs from the official account.

misrepresentation, USSR, Belarus, Germany, Europe, Telegram channel Pul pervogo, Aliaksandr Lukashenka, Nazism, history.

06 May 2025

Instead of 40% of Poles reporting they’ve grown poorer, the CTV anchor claimed it was nearly 70%

Nearly 40% of surveyed Poles said their financial situation had worsened compared to 2024, and 27% said it had significantly declined, the CTV News anchor reported. She cited the results of a survey conducted in Poland. The Weekly Top Fake team found her claim to be misleading.

misrepresentation, Belarus, Poland, CTV, economy.

05 May 2025

Political analyst Yelfimov: Three out of four university graduates in Europe are unemployed. Let’s check the facts

The state has given young Belarusian professionals the gift of guaranteed employment after university, while in Europe 75% of graduates are unemployed, said political analyst and host Vadim Yelfimov. The Weekly Top Fake team checked just how far off his numbers were.

misrepresentation, Belarus, European Union, Radio Minsk, Vadzim Yalfimau, education, unemployment, achievements.

02 May 2025

Did the Poles really put up a monument to a drunken Soviet soldier rapist? Here’s what communist Kruglik didn’t tell you

Poland has sunk to perversion, said Yuri Kruglik, first secretary of the Minsk City Committee of the Communist Party of Belarus. According to him, a monument was erected there showing a drunken Soviet soldier raping a pregnant Polish woman. The Weekly Top Fake team looked into what’s wrong with that story.

misrepresentation, Belarus, Poland, Radio Minsk, Information agency Minsk-news, Siarhei Klishevich, Vadzim Yalfimau, Yuri Kruglik, history, war.

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