The Lithuanian government has approved modifications to its plan for constructing defensive engineering fortifications along its borders with Belarus and Russia's Kaliningrad Oblast, which includes the establishment of a new defensive belt.
The State Border Guard Service (VSAT) of Lithuania reported that no illegal migrants were turned back at the Lithuanian-Belarusian border during the past day.
Lithuanian border guards turned back 15 migrants at the Belarusian border, while Estonia reported catching 63 migrants from Belarus last week, with more expected. Both countries are experiencing ongoing pressure from migrant crossings.
For the second day in a row, no irregular migrants have been detected at Lithuania's border with Belarus, according to the State Border Guard Service (VSAT).
No illegal migrants were detected at the Lithuanian-Belarusian border in the past 24 hours. The State Border Guard Service (VSAT) reported no incidents of illegal crossings.
President Zelenskyy has warned that the build-up of Belarusian military infrastructure near the border for aggression must be stopped. Border guards have also advised against entering forests in the dangerous Ukraine-Belarus border region.
The Polish-Belarusian border is presented as a stark example of the human impact when individuals become caught in the middle of a geopolitical conflict.
Lithuanian soldiers will be equipped with new off-road Mercedes vehicles and Daimler Truck military trucks, following the finalization of an agreement with German manufacturers in Vilnius amidst ongoing military activities near the Belarusian border.
Lithuania's State Border Guard Service (VSAT) reported that no illegal migrants were turned back at the Belarusian border for the sixth consecutive day.
Poland's Minister of Internal Affairs and Administration signed a regulation extending the buffer zone on the Polish-Belarusian border from June 3 until August 31, 2026, citing the need for continued operational vigilance and effective border protection.
Belarus claims to have detected 116 Ukrainian drones near its border in one week, alleging drone attacks from Ukraine. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and the Border Guard Service deny these claims, stating Ukraine has never threatened Belarus.
An Icelandic cyclist, Haukur Eggertsson, encountered a crashed military drone on a highway near the Lithuanian town of Varena, close to the Belarusian border, during his cycling trip.
Near the Belarusian border, Lithuanian border guards, assisted by a service dog, apprehended a man attempting to collect bundles of cigarettes thrown over a protective fence.
Lithuanian border guards, aided by a service dog, apprehended an Alytus district resident near the Belarusian border with nine bundles of illegal cigarettes worth over 7,000 euros; the man had previously been rescued by border officers.
An incident was reported in the Šalčininkai district where a Belarusian border guard illegally crossed into Lithuanian territory and sat on a concrete block, prompting a pre-trial investigation.
The humanitarian situation for refugees at the Polish-Belarusian border remains tragic, with no immediate solution in sight due to ongoing inhumane conditions and Polish domestic political tensions.
Lithuanian actor Karolis Kasperavičius appeared on the show "Šeimų virtuvė" to demonstrate how to make a classic curd casserole and discussed his demanding routine, which involved waking up at 5 AM and cycling to the Belarusian border.
In a training ground near the Belarusian border, Lithuanian Riflemen's Union members, including a bartender, programmer, and salesman, are training in armored vehicles, preparing to defend Europe from Russia.
Lithuanian border guards intercepted a smuggler's drone carrying 500 packs of cigarettes near the Belarusian border. The drone, along with its cargo, became stuck high in a pine tree.
Rustamas Liubajevas, commander of the State Border Guard Service (VSAT), stated that border guards were not harmed during an incident involving a tunnel in the Lazdijai district near the Belarusian border, though initial information was provided to the Minister of Internal Affairs.
A smuggler transporting border crossers was apprehended in Krāslava district, Latvia, after using a counterfeit "Latvijas pasta" vehicle with fake license plates. Six individuals who had illegally crossed the Belarusian border were found in the car.
Latvia's Prosecutor General's Office has launched a criminal investigation into the actions of Belarusian border guard officials suspected of organizing illegal migration into Latvia.
Cooler and wetter air is expected to flow into Slovakia from the north on Friday, influenced by a high-pressure ridge over the western Balkans and a low-pressure system near the Polish-Belarusian border. This forecast from SHMÚ meteorologists predicts clouds and showers, particularly in the eastern regions.
Two Afghan individuals who illegally crossed the Polish-Belarusian border were detained by border guards, then taken to a facility before being expelled back into the forest; a court has now awarded them 2,000 PLN each in compensation.
Lithuanian border guards in the Šalčininkai district intercepted a shipment of over 16,500 euros worth of contraband cigarettes, found in 30 bundles near the Belarusian border.
Lithuanian State Border Guard Service (VSAT) reports that no illegal migrants have been turned back at the Belarusian border for the fifth consecutive day.
Lithuania's State Border Guard Service (VSAT) has announced that no illegal migrants have been detected or turned back at the border with Belarus for the past three days.
Ukraine's capital Kyiv is anticipating new attacks following Russian threats, while growing concerns are also being raised about a potential new offensive from Belarus.
Lithuania's State Border Guard Service (VSAT) reports that no illegal migrants have been turned back at the Belarusian border for a week, while neighboring Latvia has seen an influx, turning back 78 foreigners in the past day.
Polish Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz announced that the effectiveness of preventing illegal crossings at the Polish-Belarusian border has reached 100 percent, leading to a drop in attempts.
The Lithuanian army reported that a drone violated the country's airspace and subsequently crashed into an ice-covered lake approximately 20 km from the Belarusian border, with debris believed to be from the drone found at the site.
A district court in Lublin upheld the verdict in the case of a 2019 incident where a transport of 10 tigers became stranded at the Polish-Belarusian border, resulting in the death of one animal. Five individuals, including the transport organizer, were accused.
Remigijus Motuzas, chairman of the Seimas Foreign Affairs Committee, states that the Minsk regime is exploiting Lithuanian trucks held at the Belarusian border as a pressure tactic, preventing a resolution to the problem for months.
The Chernobyl disaster zone near the Belarusian border is being transformed into a fortress by Ukraine, with trenches being dug to counter potential new threats. This area, through which Russian tanks advanced in 2022, is now being prepared as Belarus rapidly builds new roads and ammunition depots nearby.
The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine states that the military threat from Belarus would become real if attempts are made to destabilize the situation along the Ukrainian-Belarusian border.
A Polish soldier, Karol S., has been acquitted of exceeding his authority after firing 12 shots near the Belarusian border where migrants were present, though the prosecution has appealed the verdict.
Lithuanian border guards reported turning back two irregular migrants at the border with Belarus within a 24-hour period. The State Border Guard Service (VSAT) confirmed the incidents.
Lithuanian border guards apprehended 12 migrants from Burundi in the Čepkeliai marshland, near the Belarusian border. An additional 12 illegal migrants were turned back at the border.
The front line in the Ukraine war has reportedly shifted to nuclear power plants, following an 'extremely cowardly attack' on a facility near the Belarusian border, according to Kyiv.
A soldier acquitted in a high-profile case involving shots fired at the Belarusian border appeared in court wearing a neo-Nazi group's T-shirt, which his lawyer claimed was a 'coincidence' and a gift.
The Polish-Belarusian border is reportedly impassable, leading to new challenges for Poland's neighboring countries. This situation suggests a shift in migratory pressures or border security issues impacting the wider region.
The State Border Guard Service (VSAT) reported that 24 illegal migrants were turned back at the Lithuanian-Belarusian border in the past day. This continues the ongoing efforts to manage irregular migration flows.
Lithuania is raising concerns about Minsk's responsibility after some Lithuanian carriers are unable to pay for trucks detained at the Belarusian border due to sanctions, despite Belarus allowing their return.
The Lithuanian Supreme Court has ruled that compensation paid by the Fire and Rescue Department to the relatives of a firefighter who died near the Belarusian border also covers non-pecuniary damages.
The Lithuanian army reported that a suspicious drone flew into Lithuania near the Belarusian border and crashed into a frozen lake, with night footage capturing buzzing and an explosion.
Five activists involved in aiding migrants at the Belarusian border have been definitively acquitted after the prosecution withdrew its appeal. They were accused of facilitating illegal stays in Poland, with the Prosecutor General ordering the appeal's withdrawal.
Foxes preying on a white-tailed eagle's catch - such a scene was captured by Lithuanian border guard cameras near the border with Belarus. The mammals tried to distract the predatory bird and take its prey.