Poland Poland-Belarus: Putin behind migrant crisis at border, says Morawiecki Poland's prime minister accused the Russian president of orchestrating the influx of migrants attempting to cross from Belarus, in a parliamentary debate on Tuesday. 09/11/2021
Europe News EU urged to stand firm against 'desperate and illegitimate' Belarus A surge of migrants attempting to cross into Poland from Belarus has brought international condemnation and threats of more sanctions against Lukashenko's regime. 09/11/2021
Belarus US man wanted over US Capitol storming seeks asylum in Belarus An American man wanted over his role in the storming of the US Capitol has crossed the Belarusian border illegally and is reportedly seeking asylum. 08/11/2021
Europe Decoded Should Brussels fund border walls at EU frontiers to stop migrants? Twelve member states, including Austria, Denmark, Poland and Hungary are calling on the European Commission to provide money to construct anti-migrant fences. 08/11/2021
no comment Hundreds of migrants try to force their way across the Polish-Belarusian border Hundreds of migrants try to force their way across the Polish-Belarusian border 08/11/2021
Poland EU: Belarus guilty of 'cynical' exploitation of Polish border migrants Poland, the EU and the US have accused Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko of exploiting migrants after a large group gathered at the border on Monday attempting to cross into Poland. 08/11/2021
euronews WITNESS The plight of migrants trapped between Poland and Belarus Caught in the political tug-of-war between Belarus and the EU, thousands of migrants are trapped at the border between Poland and Belarus. Euronews' correspondent Valerie Gauriat witnessed their plight and the dismay of Polish local population. 05/11/2021
Poland Poland summons Belarusian diplomat after 'provocation' at the border Polish security forces say the move by Belarusian forces was the "most dangerous and serious so far". 03/11/2021
Russia Seven killed after Belarusian cargo plane crashes in eastern Russia Belarus transport ministry said the plane crashed as it was trying to land in adverse weather conditions. 03/11/2021
Belarus Belsat TV's followers are 'extremist', says Belarus' Interior Ministry Citizens who follow "extremist" organisations can face up to seven years in prison. 03/11/2021
Germany Germany says more than 5,000 migrants arrived from Belarus in October German police say that they registered more than 5,285 unauthorised border crossings last month by people who had arrived from Belarus. 01/11/2021
world news Polish lawmakers approve anti-migrant wall along Belarus border Lawmakers in Poland have approved a proposal to build a barrier on its border with Belarus in attempt to reduce the flow of migrants using the route to enter the EU. 30/10/2021
Poland Poland's senate approves €350 million wall along Belarus border A draft bill to construct the new border wall was approved by the opposition-dominated Senate in a second vote on Friday. 29/10/2021
Poland Volunteers gather to help migrants at Poland-Belarus border At a makeshift warehouse inside the Polish town of Michalowo's fire station, locals can drop off dry winter clothes and food, and also provide legal help to the migrants. 28/10/2021
Poland Two guards hurt during violence at Poland-Belarus border Poland's Border Guards Office said a group of about 60 migrants "tried to force their way into Poland" wielding sticks and stones. 25/10/2021
Germany German police guard Polish border over migrant influx from Belarus Germany has recorded 5,700 illegal entries it says are linked to Belarus. 25/10/2021
Germany Germany proposes joint border patrols with Poland to curb migration Authorities in Germany say around 4,500 migrants have crossed from Poland without documentation since August. 20/10/2021
Europe News EU considers sanctions against Belarus airline over migrant arrivals The bloc's foreign ministers were in Luxembourg on Monday to discuss possible action against Belarusian company Belavia. 18/10/2021
Poland 'No one is illegal': Poles protest migrant pushbacks at border "It is simply shameful," said one protester. 18/10/2021
Poland EU calls for emergency meeting over worsening Belarus border crisis The EU Home Affairs Commissioner questions Poland's treatment of migrants attempting to cross its border from Belarus after Polish police found the body of a Syrian migrant. 15/10/2021
The Cube Belarus threatens to criminalise certain social media channels Belarus' Main Directorate for Fighting Organised Crime has said that citizens who subscribe to "extremist Telegram channels and chats" are also criminally liable. 14/10/2021
Poland Polish MPs green light border wall to stop Belarus migrant crossings Poland's lower house of parliament has passed a draft bill on constructing a new wall at the Belarusian border following an influx of migrants. 13/10/2021
Germany Germany sees sharp rise in migrants arriving via Belarus From January to July this year, 26 people travelling via the “Belarus route” arrived in Germany without authorisation. The number grew to 474 in August, 1,914 in September and 1,934 during the first 11 days of October. 13/10/2021
Lithuania Lithuania converts prison into migrant reception centre At least 700 people will live in the so-called Kybartai Alien Registration Centre after it was renamed in late September. 11/10/2021
Poland Belarus forces opened fire on Polish troops over border, says Warsaw Poland claims Belarusian security forces fired blank ammunition at the border on Thursday, maintaining the stress on Polish troops. 08/10/2021
Belarus Belarus will refuse to take back migrants until the EU lifts sanctions The vote on Monday formalises the move that was announced by Belarus’ President Alexander Lukashenko in June. 05/10/2021
