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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Frontex expresses deepest condolences after Nice attacks

Frontex expresses deepest condolences after Nice attacks

2016-07-15

Frontex is deeply saddened by the news of the terrorist attack on innocent people in Nice on a day France celebrated freedom and liberty – values shared by all Europeans.

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