FRAN Quarterly: Illegal crossings down in the first quarter of 2016 FRAN Quarterly: Illegal crossings down in the first quarter of 2016 2016-08-25 In the first quarter of this year, FRAN indicators on illegal border-crossing between border crossing points (BCPs), illegal stay and asylum eased after reaching record levels in the fourth quarter of 2015. Read more
Two years of capacity building in Eastern Partnership countries Two years of capacity building in Eastern Partnership countries 2016-08-18 Over the last two years, 475 border guards and customs officials from six Eastern Partnership (EaP) countries have taken part in various training activities organised by Frontex on topics that include detection of falsified documents, human trafficking, risk analysis and benefits of institutional transparency. Read more
Number of migrants arriving in Italy up 12% in July Number of migrants arriving in Italy up 12% in July 2016-08-12 The number of migrants arriving in Italy in July increased to almost 25,300, up 12% when compared to the same month of 2015. Read more
Frontex to reinforce its activities in Bulgaria Frontex to reinforce its activities in Bulgaria 2016-08-05 In response to the request from Bulgarian authorities, Frontex will significantly strengthen its ongoing activities at the country’s land borders. Additional assistance will mainly focus on the border with Turkey but surveillance of the border with Serbia will also be reinforced. Read more
Frontex offers funding to institutions providing education and training to border guards Frontex offers funding to institutions providing education and training to border guards 2016-08-02 Today Frontex published a call for proposals for National Integration of Sectoral Qualifications Framework (SQF) through curriculum development, review and accreditation at national level. Read more
Italy sees high level of migratory pressure in June Italy sees high level of migratory pressure in June 2016-07-19 Migratory pressure in the Central Mediterranean region remained high in June, with the number of migrants arriving in Italy last month increasing by 24% from the previous month to some 22 500. The total for the first half of this year reached around 69 500, close to the figure from a year ago. Read more