Border crossings will close at the end of Thursday, ahead of the exercises beginning on Friday.
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Activists on trial in Poland for assisting illegal migrants found not guilty
Prosecutors had been seeking prison sentences for their actions.
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EU chief thanks Poland for helping protect Europe from “predator” Putin on visit to Belarus border
Ursula von der Leyen emphasised the “urgency” of protecting the EU’s frontier from the “predator” Vladimir Putin.
German who threw Polish flags into border river charged with insulting state symbol
The crime carries a potential sentence of up to one year in prison.
Poland to extend border controls with Germany and Lithuania for two more months
The measures have “clearly been effective” in their aim of reducing illegal migration, says the interior minister.
Poland deserves “appreciation and support” for protecting EU from illegal migration, says Germany
Germany’s interior minister visited Poland’s highly fortified border with Belarus alongside his Polish counterpart.
Molotov cocktail thrown at Polish officers over Belarus border amid growing migration pressure
“Full responsibility lies with Belarus,” says Poland’s interior ministry.
Belarus calls for “dialogue with Poland to reduce risk of armed clashes” amid military build-up
Minsk claims that it wants “peaceful coexistence and cooperation”.
Over 100,000 people checked and 60 denied entry in first week of Poland’s border controls
The measures were introduced on the German and Lithuanian borders.
Poland reintroduces controls on borders with Germany and Lithuania
Shortly after midnight, officers announced they had detained a car transporting four irregular migrants, likely to be from Afghanistan.
Official data show scale of German migrant returns to Poland
Hundreds are being sent back every month, but the figures are lower than in the recent past.
Poland criticises Germany’s “unacceptable” nighttime return of Afghan migrant over border
The interior ministry spokesman says the incident justifies Poland’s decision to restore border controls from next week.
Polish opposition proposes entry ban for migrants from Middle East and Africa
PiS says the measure will help stop Germany sending migrants back to Poland who have illegally crossed the border.
Poland to reintroduce border controls with Germany and Lithuania in response to irregular migration
“Poland’s patience is running out,” said Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
