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Missing Siem Pilot crew member found

Missing Siem Pilot crew member found

2015-09-17

A member of the crew of the Norwegian vessel Siem Pilot who had gone missing early Monday morning was found on Wednesday night.

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Member of Siem Pilot crew missing since Monday

Member of Siem Pilot crew missing since Monday

2015-09-15

Italian authorities in Catania, Sicily, have launched an investigation into the disappearance of a sailor who was taking part in Operation Triton aboard Norwegian vessel Siem Pilot.

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More than 500 000 migrants detected at EU external borders so far this year

More than 500 000 migrants detected at EU external borders so far this year

2015-09-14

More than 500 000 migrants were detected at EU external borders in the first eight months of this year after a fifth consecutive monthly record was registered in August when 156 000 crossed the EU borders.

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Frontex helps rescue dozens in the Aegean

Frontex helps rescue dozens in the Aegean

2015-09-14

A Frontex-financed Latvian helicopter took part in a large rescue operation off the Greek island of Farmakonisi over the weekend. In total, 99 people were saved after their wooden boat capsized in high winds. Greek forces also recovered 34 bodies, including 15 children.

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Frontex selects 9 civil society organisations for Consultative Forum on Fundamental Rights

Frontex selects 9 civil society organisations for Consultative Forum on Fundamental Rights

2015-09-10

The Frontex Management Board has decided today on the composition of the Frontex Consultative Forum on Fundamental Rights for a new three-year term after the previous term came to an end. Following a public call launched on 29 June, nine civil society organisations were selected on the basis of the eligibility and selection criteria.

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Frontex offers additional help to Greece

Frontex offers additional help to Greece

2015-09-08

Frontex has offered Greece to increase the number of screening officers on the islands of Lesbos and Kos to help the country handle and register the unprecedented number of people arriving from Turkey.

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