135 results for "Romania"
2019-02-20
Files available for download Risk Analysis for 2019 (9 MB) In 2018, the number of detections of illegal border crossings reached its lowest level in five years, but migratory pressure remained relatively high at the EU’s external borders, according to the Frontex Risk Analysis for 2019 report that was released today. The total figure fell 27% from the previous year to 150 114 and was 92% below the peak of the migratory in 2015. This was in large part due to the dramatic fall in the number of ...
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2017-05-16
There were more than 14 100 detections of illegal border crossings on the three main migratory routes into the EU in April, 2% higher than the number of detections from the previous month. The total number of detections in the first four months of 2017 fell 84% from the same period of last year to almost 47 000, even though Italy continued to see numbers higher than a year ago. Central Mediterranean In April, the number of migrants arriving in Italy through the Central Mediterranean route rose ...
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2023-06-21
Bulgarian Customs teamed up with Portuguese Customs, Frontex, Europol and EUIPO in an anti-smuggling operation Counterfeit goods undermine the EU budget and could pose serious danger for the health of the consumers The total amount of all seized goods during Joint Action Days Pirates 1 exceeds 33 million euro Between 9-19 May, fifteen EU Member States joined efforts to prevent hundreds of thousands of counterfeit items to reach the European market.Everyday criminal networks attempt to penetrate ...
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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. We recognise that the crisis is far from over and it is important to help Ukraine cope with the harsh conditions where more than 17 million people need humanitarian aid and Russia continues bombardment of civilian infrastructure.The war has transformed Europe and the way all of us see the Eastern borders, which have not ...
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2018-06-29
On 11-22 June, Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, led an international action against serious and organised cross-border crime at EU’s borders with Western Balkan countries, Southeast Europe and selected border crossing points at the Eastern land border. For the first time, this action was co-led by customs authorities. In less than two weeks, the international cooperation led to:• arrests of 23 migrant smugglers,• recovery of 31 stolen cars,• seizure of 330 000 of ...
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2024-10-07
Whether it was detecting stolen cars in Serbia and Bulgaria, or putting out forest fires in Finland - in September, Frontex officers put a lot of effort to support the national authorities in managing European borders. Take a look at last month’s stories from the field! A stolen cars expert in Bulgaria How many people can pride themselves with a car collection built in a half a year, among which there are an Audi, a Range Rover, a Volkswagen, a BMW, a Toyota, a Peugeot, and a Bailey ...
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2022-11-04
Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, teamed up with 28 countries, Europol, INTERPOL and Eurojust to combat drug and firearms trafficking, migrant smuggling and trafficking of human beings. Almost 16 000 officers were involved in the operation, known as Joint Action Day (JAD) South-East Europe, that took place between 26 and 29 October, mainly in the Balkans and Southeast Europe. The operation was coordinated by Spain and Europol and co-led by Frontex. It was planned based on an ...
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2023-03-31
Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified military aggression against Ukraine, which started on 24 February 2022, triggered a firm and overarching political response by the European Union. Actions in the justice and home affairs policy field form integral parts of a successful and efficient response. The nine EU Agencies cooperating within the Justice and Home Affairs Agencies’ Network (JHAAN) play a vital role in this process by contributing to the implementation of political decisions made at the ...
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2021-11-08
Combatting the trafficking of stolen vehicles, its parts, stolen boats as well preventing migrant smuggling and associated document fraud was the focus of a Frontex-led operation conducted across Europe supported by INTERPOL, Europol as well as CELBET. The operation named Mobile 4 took place between 11-22 October in 15 EU countries and further six countries in the Balkan region. It was an action under the umbrella of EMPACT Priority Organised Property Crime*, co-led by Greece, Germany, Poland, ...
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2025-09-12
From lifesaving first aid in Cyprus to Black Sea drills and fisheries enforcement in the Central Mediterranean, August showcased vigilance, partnership and practical results – on land, at sea, and in the air – always anchored in European law, values, and fundamental rights. It was a month where operational readiness met community spirit, and where training, technology, and teamwork translated directly into safer borders and safer lives. “Diplomats” denied: fake identities stopped at Tabanovce ...
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