Frontex statement following tragic shipwreck off Crotone Frontex statement following tragic shipwreck off Crotone 2023-03-01 We are deeply saddened by the tragedy off Crotone this weekend. More than 60 people lost their lives due to the actions of unscrupulous people smugglers who crammed people on board in bad weather conditions. Read more
Frontex in 2022: an overview of the agency’s work last year Frontex in 2022: an overview of the agency’s work last year 2023-02-28 The recent threats and challenges at our external frontiers tested the European Border and Coast Guard community in 2022. Read more
Frontex stands with Ukraine Frontex stands with Ukraine 2023-02-24 Today, we mark one year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The struggle of Ukrainian people goes on, and the continuous EU support to Ukraine is of utmost importance. Read more
Eight AFIC risk analysis cells set a benchmark in Africa Eight AFIC risk analysis cells set a benchmark in Africa 2023-02-22 Frontex together with the European Commission and representatives from eight African countries forming part of the Africa-Frontex Intelligence Community (AFIC) met in Dakar, Senegal, to wrap up the European Union-funded project on “Strengthening of AFIC as an instrument to fight serious cross-border crimes affecting Africa and the EU”. Read more
How search and rescue works How search and rescue works 2023-02-16 Frontex planes and drones patrol selected areas beyond the EU external borders as part of the agency's multipurpose aerial surveillance. If any of the Frontex planes or ships see a boat in need of assistance, the agency informs the national authority responsible for the rescue activities in the area and follows its instructions in line with international maritime law. Read more
January: Number of irregular border crossings down slightly from a year ago January: Number of irregular border crossings down slightly from a year ago 2023-02-13 In January, more than 13 200 irregular border crossings were detected at EU’s external borders, down 12% from a year ago in large part due to poor weather conditions on some sea routes, preliminary figures compiled by Frontex showed. Read more
