UEFA has changed the hosting plan for its 2026 European Championship for indoor soccer because Russia’s military ally Belarus qualified for the tournament.

RIGA, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Latvia's government decided on Tuesday to close one of its two border crossing points with Belarus as the prime minister accused Minsk of again using illegal migrants as ...

Provides an overview of Belarus, including key events and facts about this east European country. ... 1921 - The Treaty of Riga divides Belarus between Poland and Soviet Russia.

Latvia's Ambassador to Ukraine, Ilgvars Kļava, previously stated that while Riga is not 100% prepared for a potential invasion from Russia, as a NATO member, it is now better protected than ever.

RIGA, Latvia — Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko met with his security ministers on Thursday, days after the sudden death of the country’s longtime foreign minister, and he warned of ...

One group will be played in each of Riga, Latvia’s capital, ... Belarus will start qualifying for the men's 2026 World Cup in September in a group with Denmark, Scotland and Greece.

1921 - The Treaty of Riga divides Belarus between Poland and Soviet Russia. Stalin's purges 1930s - Belarus suffers heavily from the purges of intellectuals and political opponents ordered by ...

UEFA changed the hosting plan for its 2026 European Championship for indoor soccer on Friday because Russia’s military ally Belarus has qualified for the finals tournament. Co-hosts Latvia and ...