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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Police: Several illegal border crossings along the border with Russia

Norwegian police have uncovered several illegal border crossings near the Norwegian-Russian border at Pasvikelva in Finnmark in the past two weeks.

Feb 27 โ€ข 13:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Guinea detains neighborโ€™s soldiers

Guinea has detained 16 soldiers from Sierra Leone for allegedly crossing the border without approval, sparking a diplomatic tension between the two countries.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

First migrants reach UK after crossing Channel in two weeks

For the first time in two weeks, migrants have successfully crossed the English Channel to the UK, with 74 landing in Ramsgate, Kent, as weather conditions improved.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:38 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Guinea detains 16 Sierra Leonean soldiers amid border dispute

Guinea has detained 16 Sierra Leonean soldiers over an accusation of crossing the border and raising their national flag, while Sierra Leone asserts they were on their own territory.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:01 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Congo-Kinshasa: Trade and Aid to Return to South Kivu As DR Congo-Burundi Strategic Border Reopens

The Kavimvira border crossing between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi has reopened after being closed for over two months due to rebel activity, allowing for significant movement of people and trade.

Feb 25 โ€ข 02:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Found a ton of beer

Norwegian customs officials discovered over a ton of alcohol during an inspection at the ร˜rje border crossing.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Reopening of the Kavimvira Border Crossing Between Burundi and the Congo

Burundi has reopened the Kavimvira border crossing with the Democratic Republic of the Congo after being closed for over two months due to ongoing conflicts in eastern Congo.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

DR Congo-Burundi border reopens

A significant border crossing between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi has officially reopened, facilitating cross-border movement and trade.

Feb 23 โ€ข 21:45 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Key DRC-Burundi border reopens after two-month closure

The border between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi has reopened after a two-month closure due to M23 rebel activities in eastern DRC.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

DR Congo border crossing with Burundi reopens after AFC/M23 offensive

A crucial border crossing between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi has reopened after being closed for over two months due to an offensive by the Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 group.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Gazans face impossible wait at Rafah crossing to Egypt

Many Gazans face long waits at the Rafah crossing to Egypt despite the recent partial reopening, with only a few dozen allowed to cross daily.

Feb 23 โ€ข 10:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Chad shuts Sudan border until further notice

Chad has closed its border with Sudan until further notice due to escalating clashes with armed groups crossing from Sudan.

Feb 23 โ€ข 10:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

The border between Congo and Burundi opens for the first time in two months

The border crossing between Congo and Burundi reopened for the first time in over two months after being closed due to security concerns.

Feb 23 โ€ข 09:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

VSAT: No illegal migrants detected at the border with Belarus

Lithuanian border guards reported no illegal migrants crossing the border with Belarus, a trend echoed by neighboring Latvia, while Poland turned back 11 individuals attempting to enter the country illegally.

Feb 22 โ€ข 06:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Canada advises Indigenous people to bring passports to the USA

Canada is recommending that Indigenous people carry passports when crossing the border into the USA, despite being able to do so without one.

Feb 21 โ€ข 03:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Canada warns First Nations people to carry passport when crossing U.S. border

The Canadian government has updated its travel advice, now urging First Nations people to carry a passport when crossing the U.S. border, alongside their status cards.

Feb 20 โ€ข 23:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ National Post
National & Local

First Nations people warned by Ottawa to carry a valid passport when travelling crossing Canada-U.S. border

Indigenous Canadians are advised to carry a valid passport when crossing the Canada-U.S. border due to updated travel guidelines.

Feb 20 โ€ข 18:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Bad news for Texas: CBP will close an important border crossing this Saturday, February 21

The Juรกrez-Lincoln International Bridge will temporarily close vehicular traffic on February 21 for a ceremony symbolizing cooperation between the US and Mexico.

Feb 20 โ€ข 16:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

February 21: The CBP announcement about the closure of an important border crossing in Texas

On February 21, the CBP will temporarily close the Juรกrez-Lincoln Bridge in Texas for about four hours to facilitate a special event.

Feb 20 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Update for crossing the U.S. border: CBP announced entry can be made through NYC in seconds

The CBP has announced a new contactless inspection process for travelers arriving at New York's JFK Airport, allowing for swift entry without the need for Global Entry.

Feb 19 โ€ข 00:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
Crime & Justice

Seized 27.5 kilograms of cocaine at Svinesund

Norwegian customs seized 27.5 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a Romanian trailer at the Svinesund border crossing on December 12.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

The new border crossing schedule does not suit many cross-border workers

The Estonian government's decision to close the Koidula and Luhamaa border crossing points at night has created difficulties for many workers commuting from Petseri to Vรคrska.

Feb 17 โ€ข 16:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Heartwarming pictures capture joy for Palestinians as families reunited in Gaza

Heartwarming photos depict the reunification of Palestinian families in Gaza after difficult separations due to conflict and security checks.

Feb 17 โ€ข 15:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Incident at the border crossing with Ukraine. Evacuation ordered

An evacuation was ordered at the Doล‚hobyczรณw border crossing with Ukraine after an unarmed grenade was found.

Feb 17 โ€ข 06:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Former Energy Minister Halushchenko Detained While Crossing the Border in Ukraine

Former Ukrainian Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko has been detained by Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau at the border while attempting to leave the country.

Feb 15 โ€ข 11:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

CBSA makes 3 large drug seizures at Canada-U.S. border crossing in Coutts, Alta.

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) seized over 1,000 kilograms of illegal drugs across three separate incidents at the Coutts border crossing.

Feb 13 โ€ข 18:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Drunken Swedish man stole a car from a food delivery driver and tried to get to Russia

A Swedish man attempted to enter Russia from Finland in a stolen car while heavily intoxicated.

Feb 12 โ€ข 11:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The eastern border of Finland has become a tourist attraction, accessible only to a few โ€“ we investigated who has visited there

Finland's closed border crossing points have turned into a popular destination due to increased visitation by groups, necessitating the management of border personnel.

Feb 12 โ€ข 08:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

VSAT: No undocumented migrants recorded for 22 days, a conditional peace period has arrived

The Lithuanian State Border Guard Service reports that there has been a notable absence of undocumented migrants crossing the border for 22 days due to severe weather conditions and a lack of organized migration activities from Belarus.

Feb 12 โ€ข 08:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Return of 46 Palestinians to Gaza via Rafah Crossing

Forty-six Palestinians, including women and children, returned to Gaza through the Rafah border crossing from Egypt amid tight Israeli restrictions.

Feb 12 โ€ข 04:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Israel Entrusts Abu Shabab Militia with Inspecting Travelers at Rafah Crossing

Israel has authorized the Abu Shabab militia to inspect travelers at the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt amid ongoing tensions.

Feb 11 โ€ข 22:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

A man with triple citizenship came from Kaliningrad to Lithuania over the frozen Nemunas River

A 68-year-old man with triple citizenship from Russia, Ireland, and Germany was detained by Lithuanian border guards after illegally crossing the border from Kaliningrad over the frozen Nemunas River.

Feb 11 โ€ข 13:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Retiree with triple citizenship wishes to visit Lithuania: headed straight over the frozen Neman

A 68-year-old retiree with triple citizenship illegally crossed into Lithuania from Russia over frozen waters.

Feb 11 โ€ข 11:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

A man with triple citizenship came to Lithuania from Russia over the frozen Nemunas

A 68-year-old man with triple citizenship was apprehended by border guards after crossing illegally from Russia into Lithuania over a frozen river.

Feb 11 โ€ข 10:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Al Jazeera monitors the arrival of the seventh batch of returnees to Gaza via the Rafah Crossing

Al Jazeera reports the arrival of the seventh group of returnees to Gaza, consisting of 41 individuals, through the Rafah border crossing.

Feb 11 โ€ข 07:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

No illegal migrants recorded on the border with Belarus for 21 days

Lithuanian border authorities report that there have been no illegal migrants crossing from Belarus for over three weeks.

Feb 11 โ€ข 05:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Between numbers and restrictions.. What does the Rafah crossing conceal about the truth of crossing from and to Gaza?

The Rafah border crossing remains a focal point in understanding the restrictions placed on Palestinians, illustrating a complex reality of movement and survival.

Feb 10 โ€ข 14:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
Crime & Justice

A Lithuanian caught transporting illegal migrants in Poland: tried to be clever, but unsuccessfully

A Lithuanian man was apprehended by Polish border guards while attempting to transport four Ethiopian migrants into Western Europe, having dropped them off at the Lithuanian border before crossing into Poland himself.

Feb 10 โ€ข 11:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

Palestinians return to Gaza after long-awaited Rafah reopening

The Rafah border crossing has reopened, allowing Palestinians to return to Gaza after a prolonged closure.

Feb 10 โ€ข 10:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Trump: Threatens to Block the Opening of a Bridge Connecting the US with Canada

US President Donald Trump has threatened to block the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge until Washington is 'fully compensated' for contributions made to Canada.

Feb 10 โ€ข 06:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

No illegal migrants recorded at the border with Belarus for 19 days

Lithuanian border police have not recorded any illegal migrants crossing from Belarus for 19 days, reflecting a significant decline in attempts compared to previous years.

Feb 9 โ€ข 05:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Rafah Border Crossing between Gaza and Egypt Reopens, but Few Have Crossed: Why?

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has reopened, but only a fraction of the expected individuals have managed to cross due to various restrictions and delays.

Feb 8 โ€ข 00:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
World

Border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopens; has been little used due to restrictions

The reopening of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has been met with limited use and significant restrictions amidst ongoing tensions and disagreements.

Feb 7 โ€ข 20:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Estonia will close border points with Russia at night

Estonia has decided to close two border crossing points with Russia at night due to border incidents from the Russian side, as communicated to the Russian embassy.

Feb 6 โ€ข 15:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
World

Opening of Rafah Border: A Glimmer of Hope, Nothing More

The reopening of the Rafah border crossing is seen as a positive development for residents of Gaza, yet ongoing bombings indicate a continuation of the conflict.

Feb 6 โ€ข 11:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Work of border crossing points with Russia in Estonia

Estonia will continue to keep its border crossing points with Russia open for 12 hours a day, but details on resources for effective border control are still unclear amid irrational behavior from Russian border officials.

Feb 6 โ€ข 06:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
World

Border Crossing Between Gaza and Egypt: Limited Perspective

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has reopened, but medical emergencies still struggle to receive exit approvals as part of a 20-point plan.

Feb 5 โ€ข 18:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

Hundreds of right-wing activists tried to approach the Gaza Strip fence, some managed to cross the border and were returned to Israel

Hundreds of right-wing activists attempted to approach the Gaza Strip fence during a planting event, with some crossing the border before being returned to Israel by security forces.

Feb 5 โ€ข 18:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

โ€˜They handcuffed and blindfolded usโ€™ โ€“ Palestinian returnee to Gaza

Palestinians returning to Gaza through the Rafah border crossing report facing significant challenges and intimidation from Israeli forces after a prolonged closure of the entry point.

Feb 5 โ€ข 14:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

Rafah reopens while planning the 'new Gaza' without the Palestinians

The reopening of the Rafah border crossing, which connects Gaza to Egypt, allows for limited movements of Gazans amidst ongoing conflict and uncertainty about their future.

Feb 5 โ€ข 04:45 UTC

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