Frontex leads major maritime drill in the Black Sea Frontex leads major maritime drill in the Black Sea 2025-08-26 A ship hijacked, a drifting naval mine and oil spilling from a tanker – all these crises were simulated in MME Callatis 2025, a Frontex-led drill strengthening the EU’s capacity for joint maritime readiness. Read more
Last month in the field – July Last month in the field – July 2025-08-26 From drone surveillance in Bulgaria to joint action days against human smuggling, July a month of innovation, cooperation and great results. Across the EU and the neighbouring countries, Frontex and its partners delivered tangible outcomes: on land, at sea and in the air, while staying rooted in European law, values and fundamental rights. Read more
EU external borders: irregular crossings down 18% in the first 7 months of 2025 EU external borders: irregular crossings down 18% in the first 7 months of 2025 2025-08-07 Irregular border crossings into the European Union fell by 18%, to 95 200, in the first seven months of 2025, according to preliminary data from Frontex. Read more
Frontex and Bulgaria conclude drone pilot project, paving way for smarter EU border surveillance Frontex and Bulgaria conclude drone pilot project, paving way for smarter EU border surveillance 2025-07-31 Frontex and the Bulgarian Border Police have successfully concluded a pilot project exploring how drones can support border surveillance across the EU. The project, which ran from May to July, tested advanced aerial technology to improve how Europe protects and manages its external borders. Read more
Frontex Opens New Contingent in Prague to Strengthen Border Coordination Across Europe Frontex Opens New Contingent in Prague to Strengthen Border Coordination Across Europe 2025-07-28 Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, has opened a new Contingent in Prague, further strengthening its presence and cooperation across the European Union. Read more
Last Month in the Field – June Last Month in the Field – June 2025-07-24 From high-stakes maritime exercises in the Baltic to border security operations across Europe and beyond, June was a month of action, cooperation, and strategic foresight for Frontex. With innovation, vigilance, and shared values at the core, the Agency continued its mission to protect Europe’s external borders. Read more
