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Frontex launches talks on possible use of remote piloted aircraft systems

Frontex launches talks on possible use of remote piloted aircraft systems

2016-04-15

This week, Frontex launched discussions with industry representatives about a possible use of remote piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) for maritime surveillance and the potential for industry to provide these kinds of services to Frontex.

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Frontex assists Greece in transporting migrants to Turkey

Frontex assists Greece in transporting migrants to Turkey

2016-04-08

Today Frontex assisted Greece in transporting 124 migrants on two ferries from the island of Lesbos to Turkey. One of the migrants was refused by the Turkish authorities and was returned to Lesbos.

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Frontex publishes Risk Analysis for 2016

Frontex publishes Risk Analysis for 2016

2016-04-05

Last year, an estimated one million migrants arrived in Europe, accounting for the record number of 1.82 million detections of illegal border crossings reported by EU Member States. The number of detections was more than six times the previous record set in 2014.

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Frontex assists Greece in transporting 202 migrants to Turkey

Frontex assists Greece in transporting 202 migrants to Turkey

2016-04-04

On Monday, Frontex assisted Greece in transporting 202 migrants on three ferries from the islands of Lesbos and Chios to Turkey. The operation included 180 escort officers deployed by Frontex, as well as Greek officers.

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Frontex calls on Member States to deploy more officers to Greece

Frontex calls on Member States to deploy more officers to Greece

2016-03-23

Frontex Executive Director Fabrice Leggeri has called on EU Member States to come forward with additional police officers and readmission experts to support Greece in returning migrants to Turkey.

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Frontex expresses condolences after attacks in Brussels

Frontex expresses condolences after attacks in Brussels

2016-03-22

Frontex is deeply saddened by the news of bomb attacks in Brussels, the heart of the European Union. We express our heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families, the people of Belgium and all others affected by these tragedies. We stand by all our Belgian colleagues at this difficult moment.

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