The only border crossing point between Latvia and Belarus, "Pāternieki," remains closed as of Saturday evening. Latvian officials cite ongoing technical problems with their information systems as the reason for the closure. These issues are preventing standard border control procedures from being carried out effectively. No timeframe has been given for when the crossing will reopen, leaving travelers and trade impacted. The closure raises concerns about potential disruption to cross-border activity, though officials have not indicated any security threats. This is the latest development affecting border transit between the two countries, potentially influencing regional travel and commerce. It remains unclear when the technical difficulties will be resolved and normal operations resumed.