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In Lithuania, NATO Fighter Jets Were Deployed To Intercept An Object Traveling From Belarus
1 Flights at Vilnius airport were suspended due to an unidentified object. NATO mission fighter jets were deployed in the skies over Lithuania on the morning of September 9, and flights were halted at Vilnius airport for half an hour. This was due...
Belarus v Scotland: World Cup qualifier kick-off time, squad details, latest team news + TV broadcast details
Everything you need to know ahead of Scotland’s latest World Cup 2026 qualifier against Belarus. The two side will meet for the first time in 20 years on Monday, with the Eastern European nation emerging victorious in the most recent encounter at...
Romania, Czechia, and Hungary Expose KGB-Linked Belarusian Espionage Ring Across Europe
Authorities in Romania, Czechia, and Hungary have jointly uncovered and dismantled a Belarusian espionage network that had been operating across Europe, officials confirmed on Sept. 8. The operation was carried out with support from Eurojust and...
Belarus, Uzbekistan approve tourism cooperation roadmap through 2028
Baku, September 3, AZERTAC Belarus and Uzbekistan have approved a tourism cooperation roadmap through 2028, BelTA reported citing the press service of the National Union of the Tourism Industry of Belarus. “At the 3rd Belarus-Uzbekistan Women’s...
Scotland scorer Che Adams dedicates win over Belarus to Tartan Army
Scotland goal scorer Che Adams has dedicated the World Cup qualifying victory over Belarus to the Tartan Army. The national team won 2-0 in the behind closed doors game played in Hungary on Monday night. Torino forward Adams opened the scoring...
Czech Republic and allies break up Belarus spy network in Europe
PRAGUE — The Czech Republic's counter-intelligence agency said on Monday that it has broken up a spy network being built in Europe by Belarus in a joint operation with the intelligence services of Hungary and Romania. The Czech agency, also known...
Scots aren't spooked by the eerie atmosphere as they see off stubborn Belarus
Not all steps into the unknown need to result in a calamitous stumble. Sent to this less-travelled corner of Western Hungary, Scotland left only with good memories for souvenirs. The eerie atmosphere inside Zalaegerszeg’s ZTE Arena did not...
The countries with the most vacation days in the world
How much you travel depends on how much you’re allowed to—and, as it turns out, some countries are far more generous with time off than others. According to the Global Paid Leave Report for 2025 by Moorepay, a UK organisation that provides HR...
Belarus Detains Polish Monk on Espionage Charges Linked to Zapad-2025 Exercises
Belarusian state media reported this week the arrest of a 27-year-old Polish citizen, identified as Grzegorz Havel, in the town of Lepel, Vitebsk Region. The Independent Belarusian portal Zerkalo confirmed the detention, which was staged and...
Steve Clarke delighted to get through tough Belarus game with victory
Steve Clarke left the ZTE Arena with a smile on his face following Scotland’s solid 2-0 win over Belarus which cemented 2026 World Cup hopes. In a Group C qualifier played behind closed doors in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary, striker Che Adams scored from...
Russians Told to Travel to Poland or Kazakhstan for U.S. Visa Interviews
Russian citizens seeking U.S. visas for tourism, study or temporary work must now travel to Poland or Kazakhstan for their required interviews, the State Department said in an update released Saturday. The change is part of new rules directing...
Steve Clarke errs on side of caution after Belarus win as Scotland boss praises duo who 'excite the public'
Scotland boss confesses he is already thinking about next month’s double-header at home to Greece and Belarus after a solid start to the campaign Following on from their hard-earned point against Group C top seeds Denmark on Friday night, the...
Czech Republic, Romania and Hungary break up Belarus spy network in Europe
Published on 08/09/2025 - 20:00 GMT+2 The Czech Republic's counter-intelligence agency said on Monday that it has broken up a spy network being built in Europe by Belarus in a joint operation with the intelligence services of Hungary and Romania....
Vladimir McTavish: The journey is more important than the destination? Maybe not
It’s wonderful that we can once again see Scotland football games live on the BBC, especially as the team have got off to such a good start in their World Cup qualifying campaign. Particularly since their last game was played on a Monday night,...
Czech Republic and allies break up Belarus spy network across Europe
PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Republic’s counterintelligence agency said Monday that it has broken up a spy network being built in Europe by Belarus in a joint cooperation with intelligence services from Hungary and Romania. The Czech agency, also known...
Czech Republic and allies break up Belarus spy network across Europe
PRAGUE (AP) — A spy network being built in Europe by Belarus was broken up by intelligence services from the Czech Republic, Hungary and Romania, the Czech counterintelligence agency said Monday. The Czech agency, also known as BIS, said in a...
Belarus vs Scotland: Steve Clarke’s men chase massive three points in closed door clash in Hungary – latest team news
STEVE CLARKE'S men earned a valuable point against Denmark on Friday night in their bid for World Cup qualification. It was a game of little chances, with the Scots only registering one shot on target in a goalless draw. 2 Scotland fought hard for...
The United States has tightened visa rules for Russians and Belarusians
The United States has tightened the rules for obtaining visas for citizens of Russia and Belarus. Russians can no longer apply for a nonimmigrant visa at any U.S. diplomatic mission. The U.S. State Department has ruled that applications must now...
How to watch Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest: live stream Premier League 2025/26 game, TV channels
The Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest live stream ushers in the return of the EPL season after the recent international break. Arsenal suffered a 1-0 loss to Liverpool before the World Cup qualifiers. That was a disappointing result for Mikel Arteta's...
Driver’s license conversion in Saudi Arabia: 48 countries approved; How to apply and what to do if your country's not included
If your home country isn’t on the approved list, you must attend a Saudi driving school, complete lessons, and pass written and practical tests/ Representative Image Just landed in Saudi Arabia and ready to take the wheel? Before you hit the roads...