Lithuania has temporarily closed two checkpoints at the border with Belarus reacting to the geopolitical situation, emerging national security challenges and seeking to tackle smuggling of goods, mostly cigarettes. Authorities reported that incidents did not occur at Tverečius and Šumskas border cro...
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In order to enhance border security and tackle cigarette smuggling, Lithuania temporarily closed two of its checkpoints on the border with Belarus starting Friday, leaving four operational. The interior minister has revealed that security threats are being analysed and under certain conditions Lithu...
The Lithuanian Government has decided to temporarily close two checkpoints at the border with Belarus starting 18 August. MP Laurynas Kasčiūnas explains that the move comes after the security situation in the region has changed and also looking to tackle the smuggling of goods. He told the public br...
Tverečiaus pasienio kontrolės punkte rengiama VSAT spaudos konferencija.