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Frontex and Bulgaria conclude drone pilot project, paving way for smarter EU border surveillance

Frontex and Bulgaria conclude drone pilot project, paving way for smarter EU border surveillance

2025-07-31

Frontex and the Bulgarian Border Police have successfully concluded a pilot project exploring how drones can support border surveillance across the EU. The project, which ran from May to July, tested advanced aerial technology to improve how Europe protects and manages its external borders.

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Frontex Opens New Contingent in Prague to Strengthen Border Coordination Across Europe

Frontex Opens New Contingent in Prague to Strengthen Border Coordination Across Europe

2025-07-28

Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, has opened a new Contingent in Prague, further strengthening its presence and cooperation across the European Union.

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Last Month in the Field – June

Last Month in the Field – June

2025-07-24

From high-stakes maritime exercises in the Baltic to border security operations across Europe and beyond, June was a month of action, cooperation, and strategic foresight for Frontex. With innovation, vigilance, and shared values at the core, the Agency continued its mission to protect Europe’s external borders.

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Frontex Independent Fundamental Rights Office releases its 2024 Annual Report

Frontex Independent Fundamental Rights Office releases its 2024 Annual Report

2025-07-21

Frontex’s Fundamental Rights Office (FRO) has published its 2024 Annual Report, offering a clear view of how rights are being protected at the EU’s external borders and where concerns remain. The report highlights how the Office is shaping operations by embedding rights protections into all areas of Frontex’s work. Learn more here...

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United front: Frontex leads international crackdown on human smuggling

United front: Frontex leads international crackdown on human smuggling

2025-07-18

From 13 to 23 June 2025, Frontex coordinated EMPACT Joint Action Day (JAD) Danube, bringing together border and law enforcement Agencies from Austria, 12 other EU Member States, as well as Europol, Eurojust, and INTERPOL.

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Frontex confirms all crew safe after maritime incident near Lesvos

Frontex confirms all crew safe after maritime incident near Lesvos

2025-07-15

On Monday afternoon, a coastal patrol boat operated by the Portuguese Maritime Police, taking part in Frontex’s Joint Operation in Greece, sank off the coast of Lesvos during a search and rescue mission involving irregular migrants. All crew members were rescued.

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