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🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

The Government of the Republic of Croatia boycotts the opening of the Winter Paralympic Games

The Croatian government has decided to boycott the opening ceremony of the Winter Paralympic Games in Italy in solidarity with Ukraine, opposing the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes under their national flags.

Feb 28 • 11:24 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

List of undesirable persons: Lithuania is considering an important question

Lithuania is deliberating on the status of 119 Belarusian citizens linked to the repression of peaceful protesters, with many facing expiration of their entry bans soon.

Feb 28 • 06:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Tunnels at the Polish-Belarusian Border: A New Phase of Putin and Lukashenko's Operation

The article discusses the alleged use of tunnels by Belarus to facilitate the migration of foreigners into Europe, as part of a hybrid war against the West.

Feb 27 • 18:42 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Białowieża Forest at the center of a scandal. Belarusian scientists blame Poland

Belarusian scientists are criticizing Poland for constructing a fence that disrupts wildlife migration in the Białowieża Forest area, which they consider a unified ecosystem.

Feb 27 • 07:13 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Video from the tunnel under the border: Poland speaks of an organized operation by Belarusians

Poland claims that a video showing a tunnel under the border suggests the involvement of organized Belarusian operations.

Feb 26 • 17:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The EU has struck Lukashenko – extended sanctions on Belarus

The European Union has renewed sanctions against Belarus, maintaining their existing intensity and scope amidst ongoing repression and military cooperation with Russia by Belarusian authorities.

Feb 26 • 12:52 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Four new delegations will boycott the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games in support of Ukraine

Four new delegations, including Finland, will join Ukraine in boycotting the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games in Milan-Cortina in protest of Russian and Belarusian athletes competing under their own flags.

Feb 26 • 10:07 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Mysterious tunnel near the Polish-Belarusian border. Shocking findings

Four underground tunnels have been discovered by Polish border guards near the Polish-Belarusian border, with the largest located in the Narewka area, used for migrant crossings.

Feb 26 • 06:55 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

From Belarus – secret tunnels: Putin and Lukashenko have prepared a new punishment for Europe

Polish officials reported that Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko, under Russian guidance, is constructing secret tunnels potentially involving operatives linked to ISIS and Iran to facilitate illegal migration into Europe.

Feb 25 • 17:01 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Sviatlana Cichanouskaja explains why she moved to Warsaw

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Cichanouskaja has relocated her operations from Vilnius to Warsaw due to increased threats from the Belarusian regime.

Feb 25 • 16:25 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Netherlands refuse to host European Para Swimming Championships over admission of Russians and Belarusians

The Netherlands has declined to host the European Para Swimming Championships due to the allowance of Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their own flags.

Feb 25 • 14:21 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Climbers from the Aggressor Country Can Again Access the Wall

The World Climbing Federation has lifted its ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes, allowing them to compete under neutral status.

Feb 25 • 11:31 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

With the help of the Forestry Department, border guards retrieved a drone with Belarusian cigarettes from a treetop

Lithuanian border guards successfully retrieved a drone carrying 500 packs of illegal Belarusian cigarettes from a treetop using equipment from the Forestry Department.

Feb 25 • 08:40 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Illegal cargo in a large passenger car trailer

Customs officers in Lithuania apprehended a Belarusian driver for attempting to smuggle cigarettes concealed within a modified trailer.

Feb 25 • 07:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Finland Boycotts – The Reason is the Russians

Finland has announced its boycott of the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Paralympics at the request of Ukraine, joining other countries in protest against the inclusion of Russian and Belarusian athletes.

Feb 24 • 12:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Finland boycotts! Big decision on the opening ceremony

Finland's Paralympic Committee has decided to boycott the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Games due to the participation of Russian and Belarusian teams under their national flags.

Feb 24 • 12:18 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

"Belarusian Thoughts". On Collective Guilt of Belarusians, Pain, and Common Boat in Riga

The article reflects on Belarusians' collective guilt related to the war, emphasizing shared pain and experiences during historical and current conflicts.

Feb 24 • 10:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Proposing to prohibit some Russian and Belarusian citizens from acquiring real estate in Lithuania

New legislative amendments in Lithuania aim to restrict Russian and Belarusian citizens from purchasing real estate due to their countries' roles in the Ukrainian conflict.

Feb 24 • 09:43 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Not just migrants: a tense encounter of an eagle and foxes at the border

Border officers in Lithuania observed an unusual scene involving an eagle and foxes, highlighting the wildlife dynamics along the Belarusian border.

Feb 24 • 07:51 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Delfi covered the Olympic Games but will boycott the Paralympics. Why is it debatable?

Delfi announces it will not cover the Winter Paralympic Games in Milan-Cortina if Russian and Belarusian athletes compete, sparking debates on media responsibilities.

Feb 23 • 21:59 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Zelensky spoke about Lukashenko's apology and the new fight against retransmitters in Belarus

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the implications of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko's actions and the positioning of Russian missile systems in Belarus as legitimate targets for NATO.

Feb 23 • 18:02 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Worrying signals at the Polish border. New data from the Border Guard

The Polish Border Guard reported increased attempts at illegal crossings along the Polish-Belarusian border, highlighting a notable rise in incidents.

Feb 23 • 16:56 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

International Paralympic Committee Head: We Encourage Ukrainians to Participate

The International Paralympic Committee encourages Ukrainian athletes to participate in the upcoming Milan-Cortina Paralympics despite the controversy surrounding the inclusion of Russian and Belarusian athletes.

Feb 23 • 14:17 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

$LIBRA Case: Judge Rejected Two Belarusians as Complainants Seeking Over $2 Million

An Argentine judge has dismissed two Belarusian investors' claims for over $2 million related to the $LIBRA cryptocurrency collapse, citing their lack of registered status in tax and immigration databases.

Feb 23 • 14:04 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

New sanctions will target Lukashenko's circle including sons, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy announced plans to expand sanctions against Belarusian leader Lukashenko and his family in response to their support for Russia's military actions.

Feb 23 • 12:37 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Belarusian detained in Poland on suspicion of espionage and in Lithuania

A Belarusian man has been detained in Poland on espionage charges related to Belarusian military intelligence and operations targeting NATO countries.

Feb 23 • 10:48 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Italy's Sports Minister Responds to Moscow's Accusations: The Russians Should Stop Killing Ukrainians

Italy's Sports Minister Andrea Abodi rejects the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes under their flags in the upcoming 2026 Paralympic Games, following criticism from the Kremlin.

Feb 23 • 10:32 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Poland has detained a Belarusian who spied for Minsk, also operating in Lithuania

Poland has arrested a Belarusian citizen accused of espionage for the Belarusian military intelligence, which included identifying critical infrastructure in Poland, Germany, and Lithuania.

Feb 23 • 10:25 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Another spy in the hands of the ABW. He observed crucial facilities

A Belarusian national, Pavlov T., was arrested in Poland on suspicion of espionage for the Belarusian military intelligence, focusing on critical infrastructure and NATO-relevant sites.

Feb 23 • 10:03 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Pedestrian Crossing Signs in Kaunas – Like in Russian and Belarusian Cities

A report highlights issues with pedestrian crossing signs in Kaunas, revealing significant non-compliance with traffic regulations.

Feb 23 • 07:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Athletes under neutral flag: Russia's vanguard in its attempt to return its flag to the Olympic Games

Russian and Belarusian athletes competing under a neutral flag signals the beginning of their gradual reintegration into international sports amid political pressures and the ongoing debate on neutrality during the war in Ukraine.

Feb 22 • 17:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Belarusian delegation did not receive a visa to the USA. Oh dear, sighed the Polish foreign minister

A Belarusian delegation was denied entry visas to the United States, prompting remarks from the Polish foreign minister about the situation.

Feb 21 • 18:25 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Trump envoy backs Russia’s Paralympic comeback – NYT

US special representative Paolo Zampolli supports the return of Russian and Belarusian athletes to the Paralympic Games following their ban due to the Ukraine conflict.

Feb 21 • 15:17 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Lithuania joins the boycott of the opening ceremony of the Italian Paralympics due to the presence of Russians

Lithuania has decided to boycott the opening ceremony of the Italian Paralympics due to the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes under their own flags.

Feb 21 • 14:29 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
World

After Allowing National Symbols, the Message of Aggressor States' Disinformation is Changing

The article discusses how the upcoming Paralympic Games will transform the perception of Russian and Belarusian symbols in sports, as they shift from banned items to accepted symbols, affecting disinformation campaigns targeting Ukraine.

Feb 21 • 13:58 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Ukraine boycotts the ceremony against the Paralympics in Russia

Ukraine has announced a boycott of the opening ceremony of the Paralympics in protest against the re-admission of Russian and Belarusian athletes.

Feb 21 • 06:26 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Crypto scandal: justice dismissed two Belarusians who reported losing 2 million dollars due to $LIBRA

A federal judge in Argentina has rejected the inclusion of two Belarusian citizens as complainants in a cryptocurrency scandal involving the $LIBRA token, which was promoted by President Javier Milei.

Feb 20 • 19:07 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Sports

Czechia to Boycott Opening Ceremony of Paralympic Games Due to Russian Participation

The Czech Paralympic Committee announced it will boycott the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games set for March 6 in Verona, protesting the International Paralympic Committee's decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete.

Feb 20 • 18:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Skier forced to flee country over political views after Winter Olympics ban makes history

Belarusian skier Darya Dolidovich, banned from competing at the Winter Olympics due to her family's political views, has made history competing for a refugee team after fleeing to Poland.

Feb 20 • 18:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Scandal at the Polish-Belarusian border. The court had no doubts

A Polish court upheld a previous decision to compensate three women detained while assisting illegal migrants at the Polish-Belarusian border, reducing the amount awarded in damages.

Feb 20 • 16:52 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

A Decision by Two Countries at the Paralympic Games: They Will Boycott the Opening Ceremony

Ukraine's Paralympic team and the Czech Republic's Paralympic Committee have announced they will boycott the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Paralympics due to the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes.

Feb 20 • 15:49 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Ukraine will boycott the opening of the Paralympic Games due to the Russian flag

Ukrainian athletes will boycott the opening ceremony of the Winter Paralympics in protest against the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes under their national flags.

Feb 20 • 15:06 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

A gesture no one asked for: Ukraine turns the Paralympics into a political circus

Ukraine has announced a boycott of the 2026 Paralympics opening ceremony due to disagreement over Russian and Belarusian athletes competing under their flags, a sentiment echoed by Lithuania's prime minister.

Feb 20 • 14:05 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Drone seized at the Belarusian border carrying cigarettes, three individuals apprehended

A drone carrying packages of cigarettes was intercepted by Lithuanian border guards near the Belarus border, leading to the arrest of three people.

Feb 20 • 13:22 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Vilnius Book Fair guest Eva Viežnaviec: "Until I was 18, I spoke only Belarusian"

Eva Viežnaviec emphasizes the importance of preserving the Belarusian language and culture in challenging times, highlighting its role in national identity and emotional connection to one’s homeland.

Feb 20 • 13:21 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Estonian sports officials to boycott the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Paralympic Games

The Estonian Paralympic Committee has announced its decision to boycott the opening ceremony of the upcoming Paralympic Games in solidarity with Ukraine against the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes.

Feb 20 • 13:09 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Ruslan Shoszyn: Alexander Lukashenko Humiliated by Donald Trump. Did He Submit to Vladimir Putin Earlier?

The article discusses Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko's conflicting responses to an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump and his subsequent inability to attend the peace initiative inauguration due to visa issues for his delegation.

Feb 20 • 12:50 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Drone carrying cigarettes intercepted near the Belarusian border, three suspects detained

Lithuanian border guards intercepted a drone carrying illegal cigarettes near the Belarusian border and detained three suspects.

Feb 20 • 12:29 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

Ukraine boycotts the opening ceremony at the Paralympics – protesting against Russia's participation

Ukraine's athletes will not attend the opening ceremony of the Paralympics in protest against the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes under their own flags.

Feb 20 • 09:25 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Ukraine boycotts the opening ceremony of the Paralympics

Ukraine is boycotting the opening ceremony of the Paralympics in protest against Russian and Belarusian athletes participating under their own flags.

Feb 20 • 09:15 UTC

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