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The Greening Award Initiative for the European coast guard community

The Greening Award Initiative for the European coast guard community

2023-12-04

We invite coast guard community to participate in the Greening Award Initiative. It recognises projects and activities developed by authorities carrying out coast guard functions which empower a green transition, contribute to a more sustainable future, and support - directly or indirectly - the goals of the European Green Deal.

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114 forged documents and 310 smuggled weapons discovered in operation co-led by Frontex

114 forged documents and 310 smuggled weapons discovered in operation co-led by Frontex

2023-11-30

Frontex co-led operation South East Europe, which took place between 13 and 18 November 2023 at land and air borders in the Western Balkans, Southeast and Eastern Europe.

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Frontex to provide additional support to bolster Finland’s borders

Frontex to provide additional support to bolster Finland’s borders

2023-11-23

Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, plans to deploy 50 border guard officers and other staff, along with equipment such as patrol cars, to bolster Finland’s border control activities.

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Record arrivals on Western African route in October

Record arrivals on Western African route in October

2023-11-15

The number of detections of irregular border crossings at EU’s external borders rose by 18% in the first ten months of 2023 to nearly 331 600, the highest total for the period since 2015, according to preliminary calculations.

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505 stolen cars, 2 000 vehicle parts seized in Frontex-led operation

505 stolen cars, 2 000 vehicle parts seized in Frontex-led operation

2023-11-03

Operation Mobile 6 took place on 9-20 October at the EU’s external land boarders, as well as at the borders in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia.

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A glimpse into the lives of Frontex return specialists

A glimpse into the lives of Frontex return specialists

2023-10-31

Frontex Return Specialists work in close coordination with Member States in the pre-return phase to facilitate these return procedures, ensuring they are conducted efficiently and in full compliance with fundamental rights.

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