At the border checkpoints on the Lithuanian side, there are warning signs in Lithuanian and English: “Don’t risk your safety, don’t go to Belarus, you may not come back either.” However, there is no shortage of border crossers.
“There are many people who cross the border on foot to shop in Belarus, especially at duty-free shops,” said Marius Garučkas, head of the Tverečius border crossing. “They leave their cars here and then return on foot after shopping.”
Local residents in the immediate vicinity of the border are not happy with the plans to close two checkpoints.
Here, people are used to buying many goods, including food, in Belarus, where the prices are much lower.
“Whistle, wine and cigarettes are much cheaper there. I personally don’t drink alcohol, but you already know…” said Rasa, a resident of Lithuania.
“Should [Baltkrievijā] is much cheaper. If you go deeper into Belarus, you can find cooking oil there for 1 euro. I am sorry that the border will be closed. We are very disappointed,” added Valentina, a resident of Lithuania.
Traffic from the closed points will be directed to the Medininki border control point, which is the largest and technically best-equipped border crossing point on the Lithuanian-Belarusian border.
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2023-08-12 17:54:24
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