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๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

VSAT: Illegal migrants not turned back at the Belarusian border

Lithuanian border authorities report not turning back illegal migrants from Belarus, amidst similar actions by neighboring Latvia and Poland.

Mar 23 โ€ข 05:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

International Aid Coming to Finland's Eastern Border in Crisis Situations โ€“ This Is How It Would Happen

Finland's Southeast Border Guard has been conducting exercises to implement new border regulations aimed at managing potential crises by controlling illegal entries from Russia.

Mar 21 โ€ข 08:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Finland receives 17 million euros from the EU for drones and unmanned vessels

Finland will receive 17 million euros from the EU to enhance surveillance of its eastern border and the Gulf of Finland through the acquisition of drones and unmanned surface vessels.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:24 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Eastern Chad: Drone strike from Sudan kills 19, army placed on 'maximum alert'

A drone strike from Sudan has killed 19 people in the border town of Tinรฉ in eastern Chad, prompting the Chadian army to enter a state of maximum alert.

Mar 19 โ€ข 13:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Chad raises alert status after deadly attack on the border with Sudan

Chad has heightened its military alert status following a drone attack from Sudan that killed 19 people at a wake in the eastern region of Tine.

Mar 19 โ€ข 10:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Czech UH-1Y Venom are in Poland, will protect the eastern NATO border. The Minister thanks Zลฏnova

Czech military helicopters are deploying to Poland to enhance NATO's eastern border security.

Mar 19 โ€ข 09:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The Pallas Gallery opens a photo exhibition 'Unchanged at the Eastern Border'

The Pallas Gallery in Estonia is opening a new photo exhibition that reflects on the transformative effects of war.

Mar 19 โ€ข 06:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Authorities are heavily present at the eastern border โ€“ Here's what it's about

A major training exercise is currently underway near closed border crossing points in southeastern Finland involving national and international authorities.

Mar 17 โ€ข 08:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The residents of Vรคrtsilรค built such a good gym on the eastern border that a third of the villagers and more from neighboring municipalities visit it

The newly built Kisa Gym in Vรคrtsilรค serves a significant portion of the local population, highlighting community involvement and the importance of fitness in small towns.

Mar 17 โ€ข 07:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

15 illegal migrants turned back at the border with Belarus

Fifteen illegal migrants were turned back at the Lithuania-Belarus border, marking a significant drop in such occurrences after nearly a month without any reported attempts.

Mar 17 โ€ข 05:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Deaths from Pakistani airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan, China offers mediation

Afghan authorities report civilian casualties from recent Pakistani airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan amid rising tensions along the border.

Mar 16 โ€ข 09:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Illegal Migrants Not Recorded at the Border with Belarus

Latvian border guards reported no illegal migrants turned back last Saturday, while Polish authorities turned away 13 individuals attempting to cross the border illegally.

Mar 15 โ€ข 06:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

No illegal migrants recorded at the border with Belarus

There have been no illegal migrant attempts recorded at the Lithuanian border with Belarus, according to recent reports.

Mar 13 โ€ข 05:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Meeting with the EP President, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs discussed strengthening security and defense

The Lithuanian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs emphasized the connection between the EU's competitiveness and security during a meeting with the EP President.

Mar 12 โ€ข 07:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Most of the crisis preparedness support goes to municipalities near the Russian border

Estonian Interior Minister Igor Taro has signed a draft regulation allowing NGOs to apply for up to 50,000 euros for crisis preparedness, with a significant portion of the funding allocated to municipalities near the eastern border.

Mar 11 โ€ข 16:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Meelis Oidsalu: Estonia does not plan to restore wetlands for military defense purposes unlike its neighbors

Estonia remains uninterested in restoring wetlands along its eastern border for military defense, unlike its neighbors Finland and Poland.

Mar 10 โ€ข 06:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
World

A remote border crossing offers Iranians an exit route, but few choose to leave

The Kapikoy border crossing near Van province in eastern Turkey has become one of the few connections between Iran and the world since airspace closures and escalating military actions by the US and Israel, yet very few individuals are opting to escape the turmoil.

Mar 9 โ€ข 18:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
World

Hezbollah reports fighting against Israeli forces in Lebanon

Hezbollah has reported ongoing clashes with Israeli forces in eastern Lebanon, sparked by an Israeli helicopter landing near the Lebanon-Syria border.

Mar 9 โ€ข 01:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

Violent Fighting in Lebanon Where an Israeli Commando Operation is Underway

Violent clashes have erupted in eastern Lebanon as Israeli commandos are reportedly conducting operations near the Syrian border.

Mar 9 โ€ข 00:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

No illegal migrants recorded on the border with Belarus

No illegal migrants were recorded crossing the border from Belarus to Lithuania, with neighboring countries also reporting low numbers of migrant attempts.

Mar 8 โ€ข 07:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Customs may lay off personnel at the eastern border - union representative: "It probably wasnโ€™t a surprise to anyone"

The Finnish Customs may lay off up to 140 employees at the eastern border due to a lack of funding from the government.

Mar 6 โ€ข 15:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

NBS have begun to deploy counter-mobility barriers in the eastern border region

The National Armed Forces (NBS) of Latvia have initiated the construction of counter-mobility infrastructure in the eastern border areas, emphasizing national security against potential threats.

Mar 6 โ€ข 14:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Customs is planning to lay off border workers โ€“ 140 jobs at risk

Finnish Customs is threatening layoffs of up to 140 workers at the eastern border due to ongoing closures since December 2023.

Mar 5 โ€ข 14:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Customs begins negotiations on layoffs of border personnel - affects up to 140 employees

Finnish Customs has started negotiations with employee organizations regarding potential layoffs affecting up to 140 employees due to the ongoing border closure.

Mar 5 โ€ข 13:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
World

Attack Plan: Bombing Ahead of Border Invasion

A bombing campaign has targeted multiple locations in eastern Iran as part of preparations for a potential border offensive by Kurdish forces from Iraq.

Mar 5 โ€ข 05:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

NRK: Norway Could Be a Hole in Europeโ€™s Drone Wall โ€“ Defense Is Unprepared to Defend Against Drones

Norwayโ€™s defense forces are reportedly unprepared for potential drone attacks along its eastern border, according to NRK.

Mar 3 โ€ข 14:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Three million euros directed to the security of the Eastern border

The Latvian government has allocated three million euros to bolster the security of the EU's external border in five municipalities.

Mar 3 โ€ข 11:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

How we will mine the border with Belarus and Russia

Poland has resumed the production of landmines in response to security threats from Russia and Belarus, focusing on fortifying its eastern border.

Mar 3 โ€ข 03:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Rinkฤ“viฤs expects complete implementation of eastern border surveillance technological solutions this year

Latvian President Edgars Rinkฤ“viฤs emphasizes the need for the complete implementation of border surveillance technology along the eastern border with Russia by the end of the year.

Mar 2 โ€ข 14:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Rinkฤ“viฤs wants quicker eastern border equipping with sensors and surveillance technologies

The Latvian President emphasizes the need for faster decision-making in strengthening border security with Belarus and Russia, highlighting ongoing efforts to install surveillance technology along the borders.

Mar 2 โ€ข 13:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Poland Launches Almost Billion-Dollar Device โ€“ NATO's Eastern Border is Now Better Protected

Poland is investing nearly a billion dollars in a new radar system named 'Barbara' to enhance NATO's eastern border defenses.

Feb 27 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

East of Senegal: Development, a Major Challenge to Avoid Jihadist Contagion

The article discusses the urgent need for development in eastern Senegal to counter the threat of jihadism in the border regions with Mali and Mauritania.

Feb 26 โ€ข 23:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Siliล†a urges the European Union to specifically support eastern border regions

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliล†a has called on the EU for targeted support of Eastern border regions during her visit to Brussels.

Feb 26 โ€ข 18:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Lithuania, together with other EU countries, signed a declaration on the establishment of the 'EastInvest' platform

Lithuania's Finance Minister Kristupas Vaitiekลซnas emphasized the need for concrete actions at the EU level to bolster the resilience of Eastern border regions, specifically in light of challenges posed by nearby Russia and Belarus.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

I. Ruginienฤ—: The more resilient the eastern border of the EU, the stronger the entire community

Lithuanian Prime Minister I. Ruginienฤ— emphasized the importance of strengthening the eastern border of the EU during a high-level conference in Brussels.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Europe is looking for ways to protect its eastern border from Russian influence

Europe is actively searching for strategies to safeguard its eastern border against the influence of Russia.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Poland Sees Signs That Experts from the Middle East Have Dug Tunnels into the EU from Belarus

Poland's border guard reports discovering several tunnels dug under the border fence from Belarus, suggesting involvement from Middle Eastern experts.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Poland has discovered secret underground tunnels on the border with Belarus

Poland's border guards have discovered four tunnels, suspected to be built by Middle Eastern specialists linked to Kurdish fighters, ISIS terrorists, or Iranian-supported groups, including one used by illegal migrants.

Feb 26 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Poland to deploy a nearly billion-dollar system โ€“ NATO's eastern border now better protected

Poland is investing nearly a billion dollars in a new radar system named Barbara, which utilizes high-altitude balloons for unprecedented protection against low-flying threats along NATO's eastern border.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:54 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

East of Senegal: Kidira, facing the fear of jihadist contagion from the Malian conflict

The residents of Kidira, a frontier town in eastern Senegal, are increasingly worried about jihadist threats following attacks just across the border in Mali.

Feb 24 โ€ข 23:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Approval of 293 hectares for counter-mobility infrastructure creation; the first barriers will be deployed in March

The Latvian government has approved an additional 293 hectares for the creation of counter-mobility infrastructure in the eastern border regions, with the deployment of the first barriers planned for March.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Chad shuts border with war-torn neighbor

Chad has closed its eastern border with Sudan due to security concerns arising from ongoing conflicts in Sudan that have spilled over into Chad.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:20 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
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Eastern Senegal: Truck Drivers on the Frontline Facing Conflict

In eastern Senegal, truck drivers are increasingly concerned about jihadist threats following recent attacks near the Malian border.

Feb 23 โ€ข 23:09 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‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Al Jazeera reports the effects of Pakistani bombing on Nangarhar province in Afghanistan

Al Jazeera covers the aftermath of Pakistani airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, highlighting civilian casualties and rising tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Feb 23 โ€ข 07:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Fractured Security and Fiery Borders: Are Kabul and Islamabad Heading for Wider Clash?

Tensions are escalating between Afghanistan and Pakistan following Pakistani airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan, which Islamabad claims were in retaliation for cross-border attacks, while Kabul condemned civilian casualties and accused Pakistan of unwarranted targeting.

Feb 22 โ€ข 16:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

The killing of four officers.. What is happening in eastern Chad?

Four senior military and police officers were killed in clashes with armed men in eastern Chad, raising concerns about security and the potential spillover of conflict from Sudan.

Feb 22 โ€ข 06:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
World

At least 10 dead in an Israeli bombing of Lebanon, including a senior member of the terrorist group Hezbollah

Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 10 people in eastern Lebanon, including a high-ranking Hezbollah commander, escalating tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border.

Feb 22 โ€ข 00:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Poland will soon be ready to deploy mines along its eastern border within 48 hours if necessary

Poland has withdrawn from the Ottawa Convention and plans to use infantry mines to protect against potential Russian attacks along its eastern border.

Feb 21 โ€ข 10:17 UTC

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