134 results for "Balkan route"
2015-02-13
Files available for download Publications/Risk_Analysis/FRAN_Q3_2014.pdf (5.5 MB) The third quarter of 2014 saw an increase in most of the indicators of irregular migration exchanged under the Frontex Risk Analysis Network (FRAN) in comparison with the second quarter of 2014. The only decrease was observed in the number of effective returns. A factor in this general trend was the annually recurring cycle of seasonal variation, whereby the summer months of each year are usually marked by ...
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2015-04-27
Files available for download Publications/Risk_Analysis/Annual_Risk_Analysis_2015.pdf (11.7 MB) In 2014, detections of illegal border-crossing reached a new record, with more than 280 000 detections. The unprecedented number of migrants crossing illegally the external borders has roots in the fighting in Syria that has resulted in the worst refugee crisis since the Second World War. Indeed, most of the detections at the borders concerned migrants from Syria, who later applied for asylum within ...
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2013-05-22
Files available for download Publications/Risk_Analysis/FRAN_Q4_2012.pdf (5.3 MB) During the final quarter of 2012, several FRAN indicators varied radically compared to previous reporting periods. For example, there were just 13 613 detections of illegal border-crossing at the EU level, which is the lowest ever recorded figure for any quarter since data collection began in early 2008. In contrast, both clandestine entries and asylum applications were at by far their highest levels since data ...
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2025-05-13
In April 2025, Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, demonstrated its broad commitment to keeping Europe’s borders secure through a range of impactful operations and collaborations. From cracking down on smugglers in Eastern Europe to saving lives at sea in the Mediterranean, and from embracing new border technologies to strengthening partnerships across the continent, the month showcased Frontex’s dedication to a safer and more cooperative Europe. The following highlights recap ...
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