810 995 counterfeit products, 61 246 counterfeit electronic devices seized in a global operation against smuggling 810 995 counterfeit products, 61 246 counterfeit electronic devices seized in a global operation against smuggling 2023-06-21 Fifteen EU Member States joined efforts to prevent hundreds of thousands of counterfeit items to reach the European market. Read more
Frontex launches new pilot project in Romania Frontex launches new pilot project in Romania 2023-06-18 This week, Frontex and Romanian authorities launched an operational pilot project at the country’s external border with Moldova and Ukraine. Read more
Frontex statement following tragic shipwreck off Pylos Frontex statement following tragic shipwreck off Pylos 2023-06-16 We are shocked and saddened by the tragic events that unfolded off the coast of Greece. The Frontex Executive Director, who travelled to Greece after learning about the tragedy, has offered any support the authorities may need. Read more
Half of arrivals to the EU through the Central Mediterranean Half of arrivals to the EU through the Central Mediterranean 2023-06-16 In the first five months of the year, the number of detections of irregular border crossings at EU’s external borders reached 102 000, 12% more than a year ago, according to preliminary calculations. Read more
Frontex and Albania boost cooperation on fundamental rights protection Frontex and Albania boost cooperation on fundamental rights protection 2023-06-06 Frontex and Albania agreed to strengthen their cooperation on the protection of fundamental rights, making sure that all those taking part in the Frontex operations in Albania respect and protect the dignity of the people crossing the borders. Read more
212 arrests, 1426 victims identified in a global operation against human trafficking 212 arrests, 1426 victims identified in a global operation against human trafficking 2023-06-01 Between 8-15 May, Frontex teamed up with Austria, Romania, Europol, Interpol and 44 countries across the world in a global action targeting human trafficking for sexual exploitation, forced begging, and forced criminality. Read more