Frontex: 52% drop in irregular border crossings in the first 2 months of 2026

2026-03-12

Severe weather conditions across the key migratory routes into the European Union continued to contribute to the downward trend of irregular border crossings. The number of detections fell sharply in the first two months of 2026, dropping by 52% compared with the same period last year.

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News Release, 2026-03-17

Estonian Border Guard vessel taking part in a Frontex joint operation in Greece capsized

Estonian Border Guard vessel taking part in a Frontex joint operation in Greece capsized

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Estonian Border Guard vessel taking part in a Frontex joint operation in Greece capsized

2026-03-17

Yesterday afternoon, an Estonian Border Guard vessel taking part in a Frontex joint operation in Greece capsized and later sank in the Eastern Mediterranean near the island of Megisti.

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News Release, 2026-03-11

€374,000 in undeclared cash found concealed in jacket at –Serbia-Bulgaria border

€374,000 in undeclared cash found concealed in jacket at –Serbia-Bulgaria border

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€374,000 in undeclared cash found concealed in jacket at –Serbia-Bulgaria border

2026-03-11

Officers from the Serbian Border Police, Serbian Customs and Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, have intercepted more than €374,000 in undeclared cash at the Gradina border crossing, concealed inside a jacket modified with hidden compartments.

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News Release, 2026-03-10

Shape the Future of EU Borders: Join Frontex Industry Week 2026

Shape the Future of EU Borders: Join Frontex Industry Week 2026

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Shape the Future of EU Borders: Join Frontex Industry Week 2026

2026-03-10

Frontex invites industry leaders to a week of dialogue and technological discovery. On 11-15 May 2026, join our virtual forum to pitch your innovations directly to European Border and Coast Guard experts and present how your solutions may power the next generation of European border security capabilities.

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