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 Antifake / Factcheck

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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

14 March 2025

Minsk Courier editor claims China, Russia, and Belarus lead in chess and math. Rankings tell a different story

Russia, Belarus, and China are the best in chess and mathematics, claimed Kirill Kazakov, editor-in-chief of the newspaper Minsk Courier. The Weekly Top Fake team reviewed international rankings and found other top performers.

misrepresentation, Belarus, Russia, China, world, Radio Minsk, Kirill Kazakov, achievements, education.

13 March 2025

The head of BT called social network X the most popular in some countries. We couldn't find a single one

Social network X is one of the most popular in the world and the top choice in some countries, according to Ivan Eismont, chairman of Belteleradiocompany. The Weekly Top Fake team proves him wrong.

misrepresentation, USA, Poland, world, Belarus-1, Ivan Eismant, social networks.

12 March 2025

Nevolfovich accuses Kyiv and Vilnius of corruption over the purchase of Ukrainian weapons for Ukraine. We investigated these claims

Lithuania will purchase weapons from the Ukrainian military to supply them to Ukraine, according to the authors of the Telegram channel Nevolfovich, who saw signs of corruption in the relationship between Vilnius and Kyiv. The Weekly Top Fake team investigated who plans to buy the weapons and who will receive them.

misrepresentation, Ukraine, Lithuania, Telegram channel Nevolfovich, armament, war.

11 March 2025

Journalist Gorin "placed" Olena Zelenska in a hotel that doesn't exist

Journalist Yevgeni Gorin reported on the YouTube channel SB TV that Olena Zelenska, the wife of the Ukrainian president, was mockingly accommodated at the Moscow hotel during her visit to the UAE. Weekly Top Fake's team found a geographical error in the narrative.

fabrication, Ukraine, UAE, Belarus Today, Evgeniy Gorin, politics.

11 March 2025

"What are European forces without the U.S.?" We verified and recalculated the size of European armies in response to Azaryonok's claim

European countries have armies that are too small to deploy their peacekeeping forces in Ukraine, claimed Grigory Azaryonok on SB TV. The Weekly Top Fake team investigated just how much he underestimated Europe's military strength.

misrepresentation, Ukraine, Europe, Belarus Today, Ryhor Azaronak, army, war.