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'Freedom is worth fighting for': Prominent Belarus dissidents on trial

The trial of Maria Kolesnikova and Maxim Znak, both leading members of the opposition, takes place amid an intensifying crackdown on dissent in the ex-Soviet republic.

Belarus

Dissident Belarusian sprinter arrives in Poland

Tsimanouskaya claimed her team tried to force her to return home to Belarus, where she fears reprisal from the government after posting criticism on social media.

World News

Belarusian sprinter leaves Tokyo after refusing to return home

Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya has boarded a plane to Vienna after her team allegedly tried force her home.

World News

'No one is safe': Tears and fears at Kyiv vigil for dead Belarusian

As they gathered to pay tribute to activist Vitali Shishov who was found dead in Kyiv on Tuesday, Belarusian exiles in Ukraine said they no longer felt safe from their country's autocratic leader.

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Belarus

IOC investigates allegations that Belarus tried to force sprinter home

The International Olympic Committee has launched an investigation into the case of Belarusian athlete Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, who claims that her team's officials have tried to force her home.

World News

NGO accuses Minsk after Belarusian activist found dead in Ukraine

Vitali Shishov led a group helping Belarusians flee repression in the country and went missing while jogging on Monday.

World News

Lithuania takes a tougher line on the migrant influx from Belarus

Lithuania has struggled with a flow of migrants from the Middle East and Africa, a huge influx that the Baltic country has blamed on Minsk as part of a "hybrid war" against the EU.

Belarus

Poland grants a visa to sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya

Belarusian athlete Krystsina Tsimanouskaya has been granted a visa to travel to Poland, the country's deputy foreign minister has said.

Belarus

Jailed Belarus journalist needs urgent hospital care, says press union

Andrei Skurko was arrested earlier this month when authorities raided prominent Nasha Niva newspaper. He has reportedly been infected with COVID-19 while in detention.

Belarus

Joe Biden pledges support for Belarusians after Tsikhanouskaya visit

US President Joe Biden has spoken of his support for Belarusian pro-democracy forces after a White House meeting with the country's main opposition leader, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya.

Poland

Hackers stole €230k by emptying cashpoints across Europe, say police

The hackers, both from Belarus, connected electronic devices to cash machines to get them to release thousands of euros.

Lithuania

Illegal crossings into Lithuania this year hit 3,000

Lithuania's border guard service said it detained 171 people caught illegally crossing from Belarus into Lithuania on Tuesday night, the largest number in a single day in 2021 and bringing the total number of migrants detained so far this year to 3,027.

Belarus

Euroviews. Europe should welcome in journalists forced to leave Belarus | View

"The people of Belarus deserve to know the doors of other European countries are open to them."

Belarus

Belarus extends crackdown on opposition and independent media

Among those targeted on Friday were journalists linked to the Polish TV channel, Belsat, and the US-funded RFE/RL broadcaster.

My Europe Series

In Lithuania, a surge of migrants provokes both fear and compassion

“They come here for a better life. As a Christian, I believe we should help them,” said resident Kazimir Mikulevic.

Belarus

Activists detained amid raids at human rights NGOs in Belarus

The Viasna human rights centre has stated that Belarusian security forces have searched its offices and arrested several activists.

Lithuania

Lithuania passes law to limit migrant arrivals from Belarus

Lithuania’s parliament has passed new legislation aimed at curbing an influx of migrants crossing its borders, despite criticism from NGOs.

Europe News

'Unacceptable': Belarus accused of using migrants in its fight with EU

Brussels says Belarus is facilitating illegal crossings into Lithuania to put "political pressure" on the European Union.

Lithuania

Frontex to 'significantly' up support along Lithuania-Belarus border

Frontex said in a statement that it will more than double its number of officers and patrol cars in Lithuania.

Lithuania

Lithuania begins building Belarus border fence to deter migrants

Lithuania has begun constructing a fence along its border with Belarus to deter third-country migrants from entering the country.