Latvia Temporarily Closes Land Border with Belarus, Issues Travel Warning

Latvia has temporarily shut the Paternieki land crossing on its border with Belarus, citing technical reasons. The closure applies to all traffic and travelers are advised to use alternative routes.

Romanian authorities have issued a level 6/9 travel warning, urging Romanian citizens to avoid non‑essential trips to Belarus and to follow the Latvian border guard’s updates on its website and Facebook page. Consular assistance for Romanians in Latvia is being provided by the Romanian Embassy in Vilnius, Lithuania, with contact numbers +370 523 10552 and +370 685 73238 for emergencies.