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Detections in Central Mediterranean at record level

Detections in Central Mediterranean at record level

2023-05-15

In the first four months of the year the number of detections of irregular border crossings at EU’s external borders reached nearly 80 700, nearly 30% more than a year ago and the highest total for the January-April period since 2016, according to preliminary calculations.

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Frontex statement on the incident over the Black Sea

Frontex statement on the incident over the Black Sea

2023-05-06

Frontex confirms the Polish aircraft taking part in the JO MMO Western Black Sea 2023 was involved in the incident during a routine patrol.

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Sharing best practices on migration management in the Western Balkan region

Sharing best practices on migration management in the Western Balkan region

2023-04-27

Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, co-organised a conference marking the ongoing Phase III of the Protection-Sensitive Migration Management Systems in the Western Balkans (PSMM) programme.

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Frontex launches joint operation in North Macedonia

Frontex launches joint operation in North Macedonia

2023-04-20

Frontex and North Macedonia are launching a joint operation at the country’s external border today. More than 100 European border guards will support local authorities with border management.

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Unofficial ETIAS websites on the rise, beware of possible abuse

Unofficial ETIAS websites on the rise, beware of possible abuse

2023-04-14

Frontex, together with other EU institutions and 30 European countries, is currently preparing for the launch of ETIAS, the European Travel Information and Authorisation System, expected in 2024.

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Detections in Central Mediterranean up three-fold in the first 3 months of 2023

Detections in Central Mediterranean up three-fold in the first 3 months of 2023

2023-04-12

In the first three months of 2023, the number of irregular border crossings reported by national authorities increased to 54 000, 26% more than in the same period last year.

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