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Joint operation Triton (Italy)

Joint operation Triton (Italy)

2016-10-10

While the primary focus of Operation Triton, which was launched in November 2014, is border control and surveillance, search and rescue remains a priority for the agency. Since the beginning of the operation, Frontex vessels and aircrafts have on regularly been redirected by the Italian Coast Guard to assist migrants in distress.

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European Border and Coast Guard Agency publishes analysis for Western Balkans for Q2

European Border and Coast Guard Agency publishes analysis for Western Balkans for Q2

2016-10-10

In the second quarter of this year, the number of migrants detected at the borders of Western Balkan countries plunged 88% from the previous three months to 26 488.

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The agency led two international operations focusing on cross-border crimes

The agency led two international operations focusing on cross-border crimes

2016-10-07

Frontex, which on October 6 became the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, led two international actions in September that were focused on dismantling migrant smuggling networks at land borders and the role of organised crime in arranging the smuggling of people on passenger flights.

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European Border and Coast Guard Agency launches today

European Border and Coast Guard Agency launches today

2016-10-06

Today the European Border and Coast Guard Agency is being officially launched, less than a year after it was first proposed by the European Commission.

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Frontex hosts ambassadors in Warsaw

Frontex hosts ambassadors in Warsaw

2016-09-30

Today, ambassadors and other diplomatic representatives from 28 EU Member States and Schengen-Associated countries participated in the second Frontex Ambassadors’ Day, hosted at the agency’s headquarters in Warsaw.

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Frontex hosts meeting of Africa-Frontex Intelligence Community (AFIC)

Frontex hosts meeting of Africa-Frontex Intelligence Community (AFIC)

2016-09-22

This week, Frontex hosted a meeting of experts representing 26 African countries and various international organisations to discuss topics related to integrated border management, such as prevention of people smuggling and trafficking, terrorism and other forms of cross-border crime. For the first time, representatives of Algeria and Libya took part in the three-day conference.

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