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Lithuania declares state of emergency over balloon incursions from Belarus

The Baltic state says the cigarette-laden balloons originating from Moscow-allied Belarus are a form of hybrid attack and a threat to its national security.

Euronews

Lithuania declares national emergency over Belarus balloon risk

The Lithuanian government asked parliament to grant the military powers

The Independent UK

Dictators 'testing the borders of Europe', Belarus opposition leader tells Euronews

The exiled Belarussian opposition leader says a "quick, bad deal for Ukraine' would endanger the entire security architecture of Europe beyond Kyiv's borders in an interview with Euronews' morning show Europe Today.

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Who, If Not Us? The Fight for Democracy in Belarus review – activists display their defiance

Collateral comedy spins out from underneath the repression and violence charted in this sobering documentary that follows three indefatigable women

The Guardian - UK

‘I’d defend our nation’: Poles prepare for growing threat of war

From digging trenches and building walls, to learning survival skills, Poland is increasingly aware of risks posed by its eastern neighbours

The Guardian - UK

Lithuania’s Vilnius airport closes again after suspected balloon sightings

Country has previously accused Belarus of a ‘cynical hybrid attack’

The Independent UK

‘I thanked him for ending my acting career!’ – theatre directors on their debt to Tom Stoppard

Carrie Cracknell, Nina Raine and Belarus Free Theatre’s Natalia Kaliada and Nicolai Khalezin share memories of working with the playwright and ‘guardian angel’

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Balloons from Belarus force closure of European airport – again

Thousands have been stranded due to the repeated closure of Vilnius Airport

The Independent UK

Lithuania accuses Belarus of 'cynical hybrid attack' as balloons disrupt airport

Tensions between Lithuania and Belarus have escalated due to meteorological balloons from Belarus disrupting Lithuania's main airport

The Independent UK

Russian and Belarusian figure skaters get IOC approval for Winter Olympics

Three Russian and Belarusian skaters have been granted neutral status for the Milan-Cortina Games

The Independent UK

Military-run Myanmar plays host to goodwill visit by Belarusian leader

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has arrived in Myanmar on a goodwill visit, becoming only the second foreign leader to visit the Southeast Asian country since it came under military rule in 2021

The Independent UK

Lithuania may close Belarus border again over cigarette smuggling balloons

Lithuania may close its border with Belarus again after cigarette smuggling via balloons disrupted flights and spread to Latvia, warns Prime Minister Rugienenė.

Euronews

Lithuania reopens border crossings with Belarus after tensions over smuggling balloons

Vilnius decided to reopen the crossings at Medininkai and Šalčininkai on Thursday, but moved the decision forward by a day.

Euronews

Lithuania to reopen crossings with Belarus after tensions balloon over balloons

The decision is expected to ease the return of Lithuanian trucks that were stranded in Belarus

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Scotland’s wild World Cup moment was built by collective will and individual brilliance

Steve Clarke’s history-making team have a ferocious work ethic that should typify what Scotland stands for

The Guardian - UK

Ukrainians working for Russia were behind rail blasts, alleges Polish PM

Donald Tusk says two saboteurs crossed border from Belarus hoping to cause divisive ‘catastrophe’

The Guardian - UK

Scotland approach one-game World Cup shootout with excitement and focus

Beat Denmark and Scotland’s qualification for the World Cup finals for first time since 1998 is guaranteed. Is it in the stars?

The Independent UK

Denmark boss insists his team are more ‘fired up’ than Scotland for crucial World Cup qualifier

Scotland and Denmark are battling for automatic qualification to next year’s World Cup

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The Independent UK

Scotland beaten by Greece but Belarus stun Denmark to keep World Cup qualifying group alive

Greece 3-2 Scotland: A wild game ended in defeat but Steve Clarke’s side can still qualify automatically for the World Cup with victory over Denmark on Tuesdsay

The Guardian - UK

Scotland lose in Greece but Denmark stumble takes World Cup qualification to decider

Scotland lost 3-2 in Greece but Denmark’s draw with Belarus ensured World Cup qualification would go down to a Tuesday night decider

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How to watch Greece vs Scotland: Free streams, TV channels and preview for World Cup 2026 qualifier

Here's how to watch Greece vs Scotland as Steve Clarke's side look to keep pace with Denmark in Group C of UEFA World Cup 2026 Qualification.

Euronews

Poland implements new security measures at Belarus border while re-opening two crossings

Poland has long accused Belarus of luring asylum seekers and then pushing them en masse towards the border in an effort to destabilise the country.

Euronews

Belarus threatens to seize over 1,000 Lithuanian trucks stranded after border closure

Lithuania closed the two border crossings with Belarus on 29 October after meteorological balloons flying from Belarus caused repeated disruption to air traffic.

The Independent UK

Tension mounts in Belarus as leader plans to seize 1,000 trucks at closed border

Belarus’ leader is threatening to seize over stranded 1,000 Lithuanian trucks

Euronews

Tsikhanouskaya supports Lithuania's border closure amid Belarusian 'hybrid attacks'

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, the Belarusian opposition leader, living in exile in Lithuania, called the measure justified and urged Europe to stay united against provocations from both Minsk and Moscow.

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