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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

24 October 2025

"No exit": Belarusian Radio spread a fake about permanent CIS membership

There is no procedure for leaving the CIS, according to Iryna Novikava, head of the Department of Management, Business Technologies and Sustainable Development at BSTU, who presented this as a little-known fact. In other words, if a country joins the Commonwealth, it technically stays there forever. The Weekly Top Fake team found the exit mechanism and those who have taken advantage of it.

misrepresentation, The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, First national channel of Belarusian radio, Irina Novikova, politics, legislation, economy.

21 October 2025

Oktoberfest canceled due to Russophobia? Shkvarka News suspected Germans feared Kalinka-Malinka

Oktoberfest in Munich was canceled due to Russophobia, reported the authors of the Telegram channel Shkvarka News. They backed up their claim with a video showing people dancing to Kalinka in a festival pavilion. The Weekly Top Fake team found the original footage and discovered how the beer festival went this year.

misrepresentation, Germany, Telegram channel Shkvarka News, holidays, accidents, Russophobia.

20 October 2025

A third of the global market: ONT journalist's electric bus ambitions exceeded actual sales of Belarusian transport

Belarusian electric buses account for a third of the global market, correspondent Natallia Petkevich said on ONT. The Weekly Top Fake team found they don't even hold a third of the market in Belarus.

misrepresentation, Belarus, world, All-National TV, Natalia Petkevich, economy, industry.

17 October 2025

"Not a single Russian ruble." Political scientist Piatrouski's claims about Russian subsidies didn't match reality

Belarus has never received energy subsidies from Russia, political scientist Piotr Piatrouski said on International Radio Belarus, which broadcasts in Polish. We found the facts he forgot about.

misrepresentation, Belarus, Russia, International Radio Belarus, Piotr Piatrouski, economy.

16 October 2025

Who's really lying: The Guardian or "Editors' Club"

The "Editors' Club" program fact-checked an article from the British newspaper about relations between Russia and Belarus and delivered a verdict — "The Guardian is lying." The Weekly Top Fake team found that The Guardian is not the one bending the truth.

misrepresentation, Belarus, Russia, First Information TV Channel news.by, Ivan Eismant, economy.

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