Belarus hosts around 160,000 visa-waiver travelers from Europe since 1 Jan 2026
Since 1 January 2026, Belarus has welcomed 159,906 travelers from 38 countries included in the visa-waiver program. The majority of travelers came from Lithuania, Latvia and Poland, BelTA learned from the State Border Committee of Belarus.
Over 750 trucks queued at Belarus’ border to enter Poland
More than 750 trucks are backed up at Belarus’ border to enter Poland, BelTA learned from the State Border Committee of Belarus.
‘Economic sanctions hurt Lithuania too.’ Activist on the downsides of closed borders
Resuming fertilizer transit, cargo handling, Belarusian electricity — what could once again boost Lithuania’s economy — was explained by Lithuanian activist and businessman Antanas Kandrotas in BelTA’s Honest Story project.
Government extends ban on import of certain goods across Belarus-Lithuania border
The government has extended the ban on the import of certain goods across the Belarusian-Lithuanian section of the state border. Belarusian Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin signed the relevant resolution on 30 March, BelTA learned from the government’s press service.
About 360 vehicles queuing at Belarus’ border to enter EU
About 120 cars and 240 trucks are waiting at the Belarusian border to enter Lithuania and Poland, BelTA learned from the State Border Committee of Belarus.
Lithuanian Ministry of Internal Affairs provides details regarding decision to reopen border with Belarus
Over 1,000 Lithuanian trucks stuck in Belarus moved to secure sites
FM: Belarus calls for swift return to normal border operations with Lithuania
