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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.

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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”.

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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.

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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.

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Frontex at ministerial conference to discuss situation at EU’s land borders

Frontex at ministerial conference to discuss situation at EU’s land borders

2023-02-02

Frontex Deputy Executive Director for Returns and Operations, Lars Gerdes, attended the ministerial conference “Effective EU External Borders Management” in Sofia.

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Joint operation Moldova 2023 kicks off

Joint operation Moldova 2023 kicks off

2023-01-27

This week, Frontex launched Joint Operation Moldova 2023 to support national authorities with border surveillance, border checks, but also with gathering information on people smuggling networks and identifying vulnerable groups.

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