Belarusian Investigative Center

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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

31 December 2024

Fact-Checking Belarusian Media's Claim of Millions of Ukrainian Losses in a US TV Report

A pro-government Telegram channel in Belarus claimed that a US TV channel reported high losses for the Ukrainian forces and provided a video from ABC News as evidence. The Weekly Top Fake team discovered that the original footage was about a different topic.

misrepresentation, USA, Ukraine, Telegram channel The earth is ours, war.

30 December 2024

'Almost All Cars Crossing the Lithuanian-Belarusian Border Are Lithuanian.' Words by RT Reporter Fact-Checked

A pro-government Russia Today correspondent appeared to falsely claim about the Lithuania-Belarus border crossing. In light of the visa-free regime for Europeans in Belarus, Konstantin Pridybailo stated, Lithuanian-registered cars dominate the Lithuanian-Belarusian border, with very few from Belarus. The Weekly Top Fake team found flaws in Pridybailo’s data analysis.

concealment, Belarus, Lithuania, Azaryonok. Directly, Konstantin Prydybailo, visa-free regime.

28 December 2024

“Belarus Leads EAEU Countries in Salary Growth,” Claims Belarusian University Official, Omitting Key Context

Amid ongoing sanctions, Belarus is reportedly leading in salary growth among the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), according to Alexey Belyaev, dean of the journalism faculty at Belarusian State University. The Weekly Top Fake team uncovered that this claim presents only part of the story.

concealment, Belarus, The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU or EEU), CTV, Aliaksei Bialiayeu, economy, salaries in Belarus.

27 December 2024

Former President of Georgia Was Elected by Indirect Voting. Claim by “ZS Premium” Fact-Checked and Debunked

The authors of the Belarusian pro-government Telegram channel “ZS Premium” claimed that the Georgian opposition initially supported a shift from direct presidential elections to an electoral college system but have since reversed their stance on this proposal. They also claimed that Zurabishvili took office through an electoral college election. However, the Weekly Top Fake team has debunked this claim.

misrepresentation, Georgia, Telegram channel ZhS Premium (Yellow Plums), elections, politics.

26 December 2024

“Birth Rate in Belarus Is Higher Than in Europe.” Fact-Checking Belarusian State TV’s Claims

The birth rate situation in Belarus is significantly better than in Europe, as reported by the state-run TV channel “Belarus 1.” The Weekly Top Fake team conducted a comparison of demographic trends between Belarus and Europe.

misrepresentation, European Union, Europe, United Kingdom, Belarus, Belarus-1, Evgeniy Belousov, children, demography, state support.