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EU Agencies present overview of actions to detect and protect victims of human trafficking

EU Agencies present overview of actions to detect and protect victims of human trafficking

2021-10-18

The European Union agencies active in the field of justice and home affairs have presented the first full overview of actions to help victims of trafficking in human beings.

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Migratory situation at EU’s borders in September: Increase on the Central Mediterranean and Western Balkan routes

Migratory situation at EU’s borders in September: Increase on the Central Mediterranean and Western Balkan routes

2021-10-15

The number of illegal border crossings at EU’s external borders in the first nine months of 2021 rose 68% to 133 900*, according to preliminary calculations. This is 47% more than in 2019 before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic when the number of illegal border crossings amounted to 91 000.

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Frontex tests aerostat systems in Greece for border surveillance

Frontex tests aerostat systems in Greece for border surveillance

2021-10-14

Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, is currently in the final stage of testing aerostat systems for maritime surveillance in Greece together with Hellenic authorities.

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ETIAS – The European Travel Authorisation and Information System

ETIAS – The European Travel Authorisation and Information System

2021-10-13

Around 1.4 billion people from over 60 countries around the world benefit from visa-free travel to the European Union. Starting at the end of 2022, these visa-exempt travellers will be required to apply for an ETIAS travel authorisation before they start their trip.

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Making JHA Agencies administrations carbon-neutral by 2030

Making JHA Agencies administrations carbon-neutral by 2030

2021-10-07

On 6 October, the nine European Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) agencies met to discuss and exchange ideas about creating an environmentally friendly workplace.

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Frontex co-organises regional workshop on health and safety in border management

Frontex co-organises regional workshop on health and safety in border management

2021-10-06

One year after the outbreak of the pandemic, international cooperation on border management to ensure health security remains a topic of crucial importance.

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