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🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

Israel closed the Rafah border crossing in Gaza

Israel has closed several border crossings leading to Gaza, including the Rafah crossing, following military actions in Iran.

Feb 28 • 19:06 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

Israel closes border crossings to Gaza

Israeli authorities have closed several border crossings to the Gaza Strip, including the one at the border with Egypt, in response to Israeli and American attacks on Iran.

Feb 28 • 19:02 UTC
🇳🇴 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 • 13:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Schengen rules will apply at Gibraltar border under finalised post-Brexit deal

A new post-Brexit deal allows for smoother border crossings at Gibraltar, eliminating routine passport checks for daily crossers while implementing dual checks for air and sea arrivals.

Feb 26 • 12:16 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
🇵🇱 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
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

No illegal migrants recorded at the border with Belarus

Latvian border guards did not turn back any illegal migrants over the weekend, while Polish authorities repatriated 22 migrants, as Lithuania saw a significant decline in illegal border crossings compared to previous years.

Feb 23 • 05:39 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

No illegal migrants reported at the border with Belarus

Lithuanian border guards have reported no illegal migrant crossings from Belarus in recent days, continuing a trend of decreased entries.

Feb 18 • 05:57 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Air, sea, and land: this was the military control at the borders and main roads of the country during the holiday

During the holiday, the Armed Forces launched a nationwide operation by air, sea, and land to strengthen security on routes, beaches, and border crossings.

Feb 17 • 19:56 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The Polish-Belarusian Border Without Migrants: Residents on the New Realities

Recent reports indicate a significant decrease in illegal crossings at the Polish-Belarusian border, leading to a calmer situation for local residents.

Feb 16 • 18:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The State Border Guard prevented 12,000 illegal border crossings last year; cannot relax in the future

The State Border Guard of Latvia prevented over 12,000 illegal border crossings in the past year but identifies ongoing challenges and evolving threats.

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

The State Border Guard prevented 12,000 illegal border crossings last year; must not relax in the future

Latvia's State Border Guard chief emphasizes the ongoing need for vigilance against illegal border crossings despite a temporary decline in such activities.

Feb 13 • 13:13 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Texas border officers arrest 3 fugitives wanted for child sex crimes

Three American citizens were arrested at Texas border crossings for child sex crimes, emphasizing the role of Customs and Border Protection in public safety.

Feb 11 • 18:58 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Stanivuković published a video in which he complains about Croatian 'harassment': 'They should say we're not welcome'

Banja Luka Mayor Draško Stanivuković criticized Croatian police for what he described as harassment during border crossings after being fined for a controversial speech.

Feb 10 • 17:50 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Illegal migrants at the border with Belarus have not been recorded for two and a half weeks

Lithuania has not recorded any illegal migrants at its border with Belarus for over two weeks, reflecting a significant decrease in attempted crossings compared to previous years.

Feb 7 • 06:44 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

"Behavior of border officials irrational" – Estonia temporarily closes border to Russia

Estonia is temporarily restricting border crossings with Russia due to security concerns, amid ongoing peace talks regarding the Ukraine war.

Feb 6 • 07:23 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

Russian General Shot in Moscow – Estonia Temporarily Closes Border with Russia

A senior military official was shot in Moscow, prompting Estonia to temporarily restrict its border crossings to Russia for security reasons, while Ukraine's President Zelenskyy anticipates further negotiations to end the war.

Feb 6 • 07:23 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Estonia closes border crossings with Russia at night

Estonia will close two of its border crossings with Russia at night for three months, citing security reasons.

Feb 6 • 03:12 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Border crossings hit 55-year low — after Democrats said reform was the only fix

Border crossings have reached a 55-year low as the enforcement strategy from the Trump administration continues to influence rates, contradicting Democrats' claims that only legislative reform could solve the border crisis.

Feb 5 • 14:27 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Kristi Noem highlights a 95% drop in daily crossings and record drug seizures after strengthening border security in Nogales

During her visit to Nogales, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced a significant drop in border crossings and record drug seizures due to enhanced security measures.

Feb 4 • 20:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Israeli strikes kill 18 in Gaza and patient crossings at Rafah halted, Palestinian officials say

Israeli military strikes have killed 18 people in Gaza, including children, while halting the evacuation of patients through the Rafah border crossing, following a shooting incident involving an Israeli reservist.

Feb 4 • 10:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Israeli attacks kill 18 people in Gaza; patient crossings in Rafah are interrupted

Israeli airstrikes and tank bombardments killed 18 people, including four children, in Gaza, while crossings at the Rafah border were halted following an incident where a shooter injured an Israeli soldier.

Feb 4 • 10:20 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

From Deir ez-Zor to Hasakah.. The map of control changes in the Syrian Jazira

The Syrian Jazira region is experiencing rapid changes in control dynamics following an agreement between the Syrian government and the SDF, affecting border crossings and oil and gas fields.

Feb 4 • 08:25 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Saudi Arabia and Turkey Call for Intensified Relief Efforts for Gaza and an End to Israeli Aggression

Saudi Arabia and Turkey expressed deep concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and called for increased relief efforts and the opening of border crossings to facilitate humanitarian aid.

Feb 4 • 07:20 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Uniformed personnel conduct checks on citizens while the border crossing in Esmeraldas remains closed

Despite the announced closure of international crossings by the Ecuadorian government, controlled transit of people continues at the Mataje binational bridge and via river to San Lorenzo del Pailón.

Feb 3 • 21:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

For the thirteenth consecutive time, no illegal migrants were recorded at the border with Belarus.

Latvian border authorities turned away two illegal migrants on Monday, while Polish authorities reported no illegal crossings over the weekend, marking a total of just 14 illegal migrants rejected from entering Lithuania this year.

Feb 3 • 05:44 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Nigeria: Nigeria's Open Borders Promised More Trade and Free Movement - but Crossings Are Chaotic and Corrupt

Despite Nigeria's open border policy aimed at enhancing trade and free movement, border crossings are plagued by chaos and corruption.

Feb 3 • 04:37 UTC
🇺🇸 NPR
World

Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt slated to reopen

Israel has announced the reopening of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, marking a significant step in the ongoing Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement, though no crossings have occurred yet.

Feb 2 • 09:55 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Crime & Justice

The court made a decision regarding Bąkiewicz. Here’s what he said when he left the courtroom

The court released Bąkiewicz from a prohibition on approaching Polish-German border crossings, overturning earlier preventive measures.

Jan 31 • 20:38 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Frontex Statistics for 2025: A Quarter Fewer Irregular Entries into the EU

In 2025, irregular border crossings into the EU fell to 178,000, the lowest level since 2021, though Frontex warns that migration pressure might quickly increase again.

Jan 15 • 12:17 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

EU: Irregular Border Crossings Plummet

The number of irregular border crossings at EU external borders fell by over a quarter in 2025, marking the lowest level since 2021, according to Frontex.

Jan 15 • 11:14 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
World

Migration to the EU: Number of irregular border crossings continues to decrease

According to EU border agency Frontex, the number of irregular border crossings into the European Union has decreased by more than a quarter in 2025 compared to the previous year.

Jan 15 • 10:36 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

“Remarkable Development” – Frontex Reports Fewer Illegal Border Crossings

Frontex reports a significant decrease in irregular migration to the European Union, noting that approximately 178,000 migrants attempted to cross, which is over a quarter less than the previous year.

Jan 15 • 08:59 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Traffic jams at the exit from BiH to Croatia, waiting up to eight hours

Significant traffic jams and hours-long waits are reported at border crossings from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Croatia, with particularly severe conditions at the Gradiška crossing.

Jan 11 • 14:41 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Republican senators hit border, touting tougher security and tax cuts, in 2026 kickoff

Senate Republicans, led by John Thune, are visiting the southern border to highlight reduced border crossings and promote tax cuts in their campaign to maintain and expand their Senate majority ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Jan 9 • 15:07 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Croatian police received threats of attacks on the BiH border, expected to occur last night

Croatian police alerted Bosnian security agencies about potential attacks on border crossings that were supposedly scheduled for last night, prompting an increase in readiness.

Jan 8 • 06:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The border between Morocco and Ceuta records waits of over 10 hours

Increased crossings from Morocco to Ceuta have caused significant vehicle congestion, with customs wait times exceeding ten hours, according to EFE news agency.

Jan 6 • 17:38 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Heavy crowds at border crossings into Croatia from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Following the holidays, significant traffic congestion is reported at border crossings from Bosnia and Herzegovina into Croatia, with waits exceeding an hour and a half according to the Auto-moto association in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Jan 3 • 11:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Traffic jams at the entry from Bosnia and Herzegovina into Croatia

After the holidays, there are significant traffic jams at the border crossings from Bosnia and Herzegovina into Croatia, with waits exceeding an hour and a half, as reported by the Auto-moto association in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Jan 3 • 09:59 UTC

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