Migratory situation in July – Arrivals in Europe up slightly from previous month Migratory situation in July – Arrivals in Europe up slightly from previous month 2019-08-13 In July, the number of detections of illegal border crossings on Europe’s main migratory routes rose 4% from the previous month to around 10 500. Overall, the total for the first seven months of 2019 was 30% lower than a year ago at around 54 300. Read more
Frontex condemns any form of inhumane treatment and violence Frontex condemns any form of inhumane treatment and violence 2019-08-07 Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency condemns any form of inhumane treatment and violence and adheres to the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. Read more
Frontex begins testing use of aerostat for border surveillance Frontex begins testing use of aerostat for border surveillance 2019-07-31 Frontex in partnership with the Hellenic Coast Guard, has launched a one-month trial of an aerostat and other equipment for border surveillance on the Greek island of Samos. Read more
Become a trainee at EU's most dynamic agency Become a trainee at EU's most dynamic agency 2019-07-30 Registration for the March 2020 traineeship session at the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) is now open. Frontex offers up to 60 paid traineeships per year through the Blue Book Traineeship Programme. Read more
EASO and Frontex sign updated Cooperation Plan EASO and Frontex sign updated Cooperation Plan 2019-07-18 Today the European Asylum Support Office (EASO) and the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex), strengthened their cooperation in their respective work on asylum, border control and migration management. Read more
26 people smugglers arrested in 10 days in a Frontex-led operation 26 people smugglers arrested in 10 days in a Frontex-led operation 2019-07-15 On 28 June-8 July, Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, led an international operation against serious and organised cross-border crime in Central and South Eastern Europe Read more