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Situational Update: Migratory Influx to Southern Italy

Situational Update: Migratory Influx to Southern Italy

Situational Update: Migratory Influx to Southern Italy

2011-02-15

According to official data provided by Italian authorities, between January 1 and February 13, 2011, a total of 5526 migrants were recorded landing in the Pelagic Island, in a total of 116 incidents. This compares to 7,200 for the whole of 2008, the peak

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Press statement on Sudden Increased Migratory Situation in Lampedusa

Press statement on Sudden Increased Migratory Situation in Lampedusa

Press statement on Sudden Increased Migratory Situation in Lampedusa

2011-02-14

The Agency is aware of the migratory situation in Lampedusa and is monitoring it closely via the Frontex Operational Office (FOO) in Piraeus, Greece. Two Frontex staff members have been dispatched from the FOO to Lampedusa to liaise with local authorities

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EU agencies: the way ahead

EU agencies: the way ahead

EU agencies: the way ahead

2011-01-27

From Helsinki to Crete and from Lisbon to Vilnius, specialised agencies have been established to provide services, information and know-how to the European Union, its Member States and citizens. At an upcoming exhibition at the European Parliament

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Joint Operation Agelaus: Children in Irregular Migration

Joint Operation Agelaus: Children in Irregular Migration

Joint Operation Agelaus: Children in Irregular Migration

2011-01-19

JO Agelaus 2010 was a one-month exercise conducted at 43 airports across Europe, where guest officers from 17 Member States were deployed. This is Frontex's first joint operation devoted to the irregular immigration of children into the EU.

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Frontex signs Working Arrangement with Cape Verde

Frontex signs Working Arrangement with Cape Verde

Frontex signs Working Arrangement with Cape Verde

2011-01-17

WARSAW, January 17 – Frontex and the National Police of Cape Verde signed a Working Arrangement in Brussels on Friday, January 14.

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FRAN Quarterly | Q03 2010

FRAN Quarterly | Q03 2010

FRAN Quarterly | Q03 2010

2011-01-16

At the EU level illegal migration increased between the second and third quarters of 2010, beyond what might be expected from seasonal increases at this time of year.

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