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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.

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.

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".

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.

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Belarus

Belsat TV's followers are 'extremist', says Belarus' Interior Ministry

Citizens who follow "extremist" organisations can face up to seven years in prison.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Germany

German police guard Polish border over migrant influx from Belarus

Germany has recorded 5,700 illegal entries it says are linked to Belarus.

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.

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.

Poland

'No one is illegal': Poles protest migrant pushbacks at border

"It is simply shameful," said one protester.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.