Situation at EU external borders – Detections rise from record lows a year ago Situation at EU external borders – Detections rise from record lows a year ago 2021-05-17 The number of illegal border crossings at Europe’s external borders in the first four months of 2021 reached 36 100, about a third higher than year ago when irregular migration dropped due to travel limitations linked to the outbreak of COVID, according to preliminary calculations. Read more
Frontex and OSCE discuss preventing document fraud Frontex and OSCE discuss preventing document fraud 2021-05-04 Last week, Frontex and OSCE met online to exchange views on the prevention of document fraud in South Eastern Europe. Read more
Operation 30 Days at Sea 3.0 reveals 1,600 marine pollution offences worldwide Operation 30 Days at Sea 3.0 reveals 1,600 marine pollution offences worldwide 2021-04-29 Agencies in 67 countries uncovered crimes ranging from illegal dumping to waste trafficking. Read more
Situation at EU external borders – Detections down because of drop in Eastern Mediterranean Situation at EU external borders – Detections down because of drop in Eastern Mediterranean 2021-04-19 The number of illegal border crossings at Europe’s external borders fell 7% in the first three months of 2021 compared to a year ago to around 24 000, largely because of a drop in arrivals in Eastern and Western Mediterranean, according to preliminary calculations. Read more
Technology Foresight on Biometrics: update Technology Foresight on Biometrics: update 2021-04-15 In the beginning of the year, Frontex met with Steinbeis 2i, the winner of the tender for the provision of a Technology Foresight on Biometrics for the Future of Travel, to kick-off a research study on the impact of emerging biometric technologies on facilitating the border crossing at the EU external borders. Read more
Frontex Photo Competition: Europe Day Frontex Photo Competition: Europe Day 2021-04-07 Do you like taking pictures? Is your phone full of photos from all your Frontex missions? Read more
