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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)

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29 March 2024

A new foreign trade miracle. Exploring the reasons for the growth of Belarusian exports

Some Belarusian goods are smuggled to Europe. However, the circumvention of sanctions is not the primary reason for the increase in exports.

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Tinder exit impact on Belarus’ demography. Why Belarusians are increasingly less likely to start families and have kids

Tinder is known for being the preferred app for finding relationships without commitment. However, research findings suggest otherwise.

12/03 Read Article Read Article

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Guns to replace the media and the opposition: 9 facts about the Single Voting Day in Belarus

On the Single Voting Day, Belarusians will elect 110 representatives to the House of Representatives and some 1,200 to local Councils of Deputies.

24/02 Read Article Read Article

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Lukashenko Chooses. Who has been making money from duty-free alcohol sales for 16 years?

The owners of a tobacco empire on the US sanctions list and a businesswoman with ties to Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko are selling alcohol in Belarusian duty-free shops. Perhaps that will change in the summer of 2024.

05/02 Read Article Read Article

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The Myth of Mass Political Emigration: Who Leaves Belarus and Why?

Data from Eurostat, the EU statistical service, reveal a sharp increase in the number of migrants from Belarus following the initiation of mass political repression.

05 December 2023 Read Article

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All side with Putin? Pro-Russian politicians in the EU: Who are they and how much influential they have?

Russia’s tactic in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine is to persuade the Western powers to withhold aid to Kyiv.

13 October 2023 Read Article

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Беларусы аб’яднаюцца ў 12-гадзінным онлайн-марафоне салідарнасці з палітзняволенымі

Да эфіру далучацца блогеркі і блогеры, палітыкі, дзяячкі і дзеячы культуры і спорту, грамадскія актывісткі і актывісты.

29 July 2023 Read Article

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To arm to win. What prevents Ukraine's allies from putting end to war

Kyiv lacks weapons for a large-scale and rapid breakthrough.

12 July 2023 Read Article

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Not only Ukraine. Where Rebel Warlord's path leads to? Ups and downs of PMC Wagner in Africa, EP2

At the end of 2017, Prigozhin convinced Putin to go to the African continent in order to strengthen Russia's geopolitical influence.

02 July 2023 Read Article

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Not only Ukraine. Where Rebel Warlord's path leads to? Ups and downs of PMC Wagner in Africa, EP1

“Prigozhin would use Belarus as a transit country to reach Africa, where he has both military and economic business. Lukashenko seeks to develop economic relations with Africa as well”

28 June 2023 Read Article

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Would lifting sanctions against Belarusian potash affect world hunger?

Who is promoting this narrative at the UN?

14 June 2023 Read Article