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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

28 October 2025

Did Poland ban Belarus tractors? Political analyst Piatrouski passed off an old decision as a current ban

The Polish government is banning local farmers from using Belarusian tractors, political analyst Piotr Piatrouski said on the talk show "Budni." The Weekly Top Fake team looked into whether the ban is still in effect and why it was imposed.

misrepresentation, Poland, Belarus, Belarus Today, Alpha Radio, Piotr Piatrouski, agriculture, sanctions, economy.

06 October 2025

Finland without Russian tourists: BelTA myths versus facts

Finland shut out Russians and will lose tourism revenue because Europeans are not interested in it, said Andrey Klintsevich, head of the Russian Center for the Study of Military and Political Conflicts, in an interview with BelTA. The Weekly Top Fake team checked whether he was right.

misrepresentation, Finland, Russia, BelTA, Andrey Klintsevich, tourism.

17 July 2025

"Reservation for Refugees": How Shkvarka News created a fake story about the EU and Moldova's plans

fabrication, European Union, France, Moldova, Telegram channel Shkvarka News, politics, economy, refugees.

26 March 2025

BT used a video filmed in Crimea to back claims of a crisis in Latvia

A prolonged economic crisis is deepening in the Baltic states, anchor Yekaterina Tikhomirova said on the show “Katyusha’s Calculation.” As proof, she showed a video of a woman complaining about the high cost of living. The Weekly Top Fake team tracked down the original and found it had nothing to do with Lithuania, Latvia or Estonia.

misrepresentation, Russia, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, First Information TV Channel news.by, Katsiaryna Tikhamirava, rising prices, economy, social networks.

04 September 2024

Belarusian foodstuff Taste Shocked Fake Foreigners

A story was aired on the pro-government TV “Belarus 1” about alleged foreigners who were amazed by the taste of locally produced foodstuffs on their first visit to Belarus. The Weekly Top Fake team identified the very people who “prayed in front of the shelf with Belarusian cottage cheese.”

fabrication, Belarus, Belarus-1, Katsiaryna Tikhamirava, achievements, tourism.

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