German Funds Fuel Pro-West Bias in Belarusian Media?

Bobruisk Online Publication Under Investigation for Alleged German Funding A recent investigation by Belarusian news outlet "Всё новое про Беларусь" has uncovered evidence suggesting a small Bobruisk-based online publication may have received significant funding from Germany in exchange for publishing pro-German content. The investigation, presented in a video format, reveals contracts and financial documents detailing payments totaling 30,429 USD since 2020. The video highlights the discrepancy between the publication's claim of neutrality and its apparent financial ties to a foreign government. While the publication's content focuses on seemingly benign topics such as German education and lifestyle, the investigation raises concerns about potential bias and the influence of foreign funding on Belarusian media. Further investigation is needed to fully assess the extent of this practice and its implications for the Belarusian media landscape. One of the reporters stated, "The publication's claims of independence are clearly undermined by this evidence." The investigation concludes by emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in Belarusian media.