
87 Migrants Rescued Off Crete, Greece
Greek authorities rescued 87 migrants from two boats in the sea area south of Kali Limenes, Crete. The vessels were initially spotted by a Frontex aerial asset approximately 21 nautical miles offshore.
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Greek authorities rescued 87 migrants from two boats in the sea area south of Kali Limenes, Crete. The vessels were initially spotted by a Frontex aerial asset approximately 21 nautical miles offshore.
An article discusses the ethical dilemmas faced by Frontex, the EU border agency, in its operations, highlighting the conflict between humane treatment and the harsh realities of border enforcement, which can sometimes lead to migrants' deaths.

Mehr Grenzschutz, Frontex und Rückkehr-Hubs: In Europa werden immer schärfere Massnahmen diskutiert.

A Frontex delegation visited units of the Border Police of Bosnia and Herzegovina, signaling intensified cooperation between the European border agency and BiH authorities.

European authorities, led by Frontex and EUIPO, have seized counterfeit goods valued at over 17 million euros in an international operation that also had links to Czechia.
Frontex, the EU's border agency, has contradicted data from the Polish Border Guard regarding the costs of air deportations from Poland, stating it covers only about 20% of such operations.

Frontex announced a 37% decrease in detected illegal border crossings into the European Union during the first six months of 2026 compared to the same period last year.

Frontex has issued a warning that citizens from Russia, China, and Turkey are exploiting the visa-free regime in the Western Balkans. This abuse is raising concerns about migration and security in the region.

Immigration routes from Africa to Europe are shifting, with a notable increase in migrants from Algeria, according to Frontex. Smugglers are attempting more dangerous itineraries to circumvent border controls in Morocco and Mauritania.

Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, rescued 83 migrants from a vessel near Kaloi Limenes, Crete. An additional 32 migrants were also located south of Kaloi Limenes.

A Serbian citizen, S. R., has been arrested on suspicion of committing document forgery during an international operation involving border police and FRONTEX.

Police in Montenegro, in cooperation with Frontex, arrested two Albanian citizens on suspicion of illegal fishing.

Greek authorities, aided by a Frontex aircraft, rescued over 100 migrants from several boats south of Crete and Gavdos. The migrants were subsequently brought to Crete.

The European border agency Frontex reported a strong decrease in illegal border crossings into the European Union during the first four months of this year, noting 28,500 crossings.

The migrant crisis on the Belgian coast is escalating, with over 400 migrants arrested since the beginning of the year, prompting the deployment of two Frontex aircraft to limit dangerous crossings.

Frontex and the Greek Coast Guard intercepted two boats carrying a total of 96 migrants off the coast of Southern Crete. The migrants were rescued in an operation near Kaloi Limenes.

A meeting in Athens between Greek Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis and Frontex officials resulted in an agreement to further strengthen cooperation on protecting the EU's external borders and managing migratory flows.

A difficult rescue operation was completed for approximately 60 migrants whose boat was found in distress 32 nautical miles south of Crete by Frontex.

"Travel to Europe", da Frontex, está disponível desde segunda-feira no aeroporto de Lisboa. Gera QR Code após questionário e pode ser usada até 72h antes da viagem.

A Frontex vessel sank off the port of Megisti in Kastellorizo on Monday afternoon, reportedly after hitting a reef during a maneuver. Six people were on board, with two sustaining injuries.

A Frontex boat capsized in the Aegean Sea, injuring four of its five occupants, including the Estonian Ambassador to Greece. This incident occurred as approximately 150 migrants have died in Greek and Turkish waters in 2025.

A Frontex boat has reportedly capsized in the Aegean Sea, though further details are not provided in the article.

Injured individuals, including the Estonian ambassador, are being transported by Chinook helicopter to Rhodes Hospital after a Frontex vessel sank.

Montenegro is actively working on implementing European border management systems and strengthening operational cooperation with Frontex, according to Minister Šaranović, who stated that enhancing border security is a key priority.
Spanish authorities and Frontex are conducting a search operation for a missing migrant boat off the Balearic Islands.

Frontex's AI chatbot is providing advice on highly sensitive topics like 'self-deportation' in various languages it was not trained for, yet the agency does not consider it a high-risk application.

A Frontex drone detected a boat carrying 26 migrants off the coast of Gavdos, Greece, prompting a search and rescue operation coordinated by the Joint Search and Rescue Coordination Center.
The documentary 'Poorten van Europa' (Gates of Europe), focusing on the border agency Frontex, meticulously reveals how hollow the term 'transparency' often is in practice.

In an interview, Fabrice Leggeri, former director of the EU border agency Frontex and now an MEP for France's Rassemblement National, discusses his views on the weaknesses within Europe's borders.

Six Nigerian nationals were deported as part of a joint operation involving the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, Frontex.

Authorities arrested four individuals accused of transporting approximately 2.6 tons of cocaine, estimated to be worth 500 million euros, via an inflatable boat in a special police operation coordinated by Frontex.

Italy has launched an investigation into the captain of the Sea-Watch 5, following Frontex footage that allegedly shows migrants being transferred from suspected smugglers to a Sea-Watch vessel.
EU Commissioner Brunner is scheduled to meet with representatives of the aviation industry to discuss problems with automated border controls for travelers from third countries, with Brussels offering Frontex assistance.

FRONTEX forces conducted a double search and rescue operation south of Gavdos, Greece, locating a total of 70 migrants.

Frontex, the European Union's border agency, has inaugurated a new command center in Lisbon, aimed at coordinating operations and enhancing surveillance along the external borders of Spain and Portugal.

Montenegrin border police, in cooperation with Frontex, arrested a Serbian citizen and seized a Porsche vehicle at the border.

A search and rescue operation successfully saved 59 migrants in Greek waters northwest of Kala Limenas after a Frontex drone identified them at sea.

Frontex reported a 40% decrease in irregular border crossings into the EU between January and May, attributing the reduction to ongoing cooperation with partner countries. The Libya-Crete corridor remains active despite the overall decline.

The Peace Implementation Council (PIC) steering board failed to reach a consensus on appointing a new High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, with disagreements reportedly emerging between the EU and the US. Christian Schmidt, the current High Representative, stated that discussions would continue in the coming days and that a general consensus was reached on the importance of the OHR for BiH.

Data from the border protection agency Frontex indicates a significant decrease in irregular border crossings into the EU during the first four months of this year, particularly via the Mediterranean route.

A fifth boat carrying migrants was detected off the coast of Crete, bringing the total number of arrivals to the island to 278 people in a single day. The vessel was spotted by a Frontex aircraft 47 nautical miles southeast of the island.

President Donald Trump announced plans to raise U.S. tariffs on European cars to 25%, sparking widespread concern and anger among European nations and industries. This move intensified fears of a trade war between the United States and the European Union.

A BBC revelation indicates that Frontex's Fundamental Rights Office found "third-country nationals" were acting under the instructions of Greek officers to carry out migrant pushbacks.

Fabrice Leggeri, the former head of the EU Border agency (Frontex), is facing a French investigation opened by the Paris Court of Appeal for his potential involvement in crimes against humanity.

Two Estonian border guards are in stable condition after their boat capsized and sank during a joint Frontex operation off the Greek island of Megisti on Monday.

A ship belonging to Frontex, the European Union's border and coast guard agency, sank on Monday near the eastern Greek island of Megisti, injuring four of the five people on board.

A Frontex vessel capsized and subsequently sank in the sea area of Megisti, Greece, on Monday afternoon. The Hellenic Coast Guard has provided an update on the serious incident.

Four people were injured when a Frontex vessel capsized and sank off the Greek island of Kastelorizo, according to the coast guard.

A serious incident occurred in Kastellorizo when a Frontex vessel capsized and subsequently exploded, resulting in five injuries.

Ambassador Buccino Grimaldi held a meeting with Army Corps General Stefano Screpanti, commander of the Guardia di Finanza's Central Air and Naval Unit, and Division General Joselito Minuto to discuss Frontex cooperation.

Europol coordinated a major operation, supported by OLAF, EUIPO, Frontex, Interpol, WADA, and national drug agencies, leading to the seizure of millions of fake medicines and doping substances across Europe.
The European Union is experiencing a split over the role of Frontex, its border and coast guard agency, highlighting disagreements on border management policies.

Greek port authorities located and rescued 26 foreign nationals from a boat approximately 36 nautical miles south of Gavdos island. The vessel was initially spotted by a Frontex aerial asset.
Following incidents in Ceuta, EU interior ministers have expressed support for Spain and demonstrated unity, calling for stricter controls and a strengthening of Frontex.

An attempt to illegally transfer 64,000 euros was thwarted at the Tabanovce border crossing. Customs officials, suspicious of a traveler's declaration of 60,000 euros, conducted a detailed search with Frontex police, uncovering the undeclared amount.

Ivica Bosnjak, Deputy Minister of Security of Bosnia and Herzegovina, met with Lars Gerdes, Frontex Deputy, in Sarajevo to discuss cooperation and joint operations.

The Sea-Watch 5 rescue vessel, operated by a European NGO, has been impounded and is under police investigation after a Frontex helicopter filmed it during a highly suspicious operation, raising concerns about potential human trafficking.
A Le Monde investigation reveals that Frontex is maintaining its mission in Greece despite numerous warnings from its Fundamental Rights Office regarding serious and growing violations of migrants' rights.

Frontex has reported that criminal groups from the Western Balkans have established a direct operational presence in drug-producing countries, significantly expanding their reach.

A search and rescue operation coordinated by the Unified Search and Rescue Coordination Center (EKSED) successfully located and rescued 35 migrants from a dinghy 32 nautical miles southeast of Gavdos.

Portugal is hosting a new Iberian command for Frontex, which will undertake multidisciplinary work including border control, combating illegal immigration, human trafficking, and organized crime.

As part of the international operation 'JAD Dunav 11,' Montenegrin border police and FRONTEX seized two vehicles at border crossings and arrested a Serbian citizen on suspicion of document forgery.

EU lawmakers have approved a new, tougher migrant policy, while also calling on Bosnia and Herzegovina to implement urgent reforms and appoint a chief negotiator to advance its European path. BiH is also facing being placed on Moneyval's grey list due to a lack of reforms.

An executive for the EU border agency Frontex stated that British travelers could experience up to two years of delays at EU borders due to the implementation of a new entry system.

Thirty-six individuals aboard a dinghy were rescued 35 nautical miles south of Kaloi Limenes in Crete after being spotted by a Frontex aerial asset. A new search and rescue operation was launched after the detection.

Fabrice Leggeri, the former head of the European border agency Frontex and current MEP, is officially under investigation for complicity in crimes against humanity related to migrant pushbacks.

Lars Gerdes, Deputy Executive Director of Frontex, warned that a 'scenario from former Yugoslavia' could be repeated at EU borders after the cessation of a war, stating that the agency has strengthened its presence along Ukraine's western borders and is closely monitoring the situation.

A new rescue operation took place early Wednesday in the sea area of Kaloi Limenes, Crete, where 43 individuals were found on a boat by a Frontex drone and subsequently rescued.

Greek official V. Kikilias announced plans to strengthen the Frontex presence in Crete with additional aerial assets, including Heron drones capable of operating up to 12 nautical miles off western Libya, and new personnel.

A French appeals court has launched an investigation into Fabrice Leggeri, the former head of the European Union's border agency Frontex, over allegations of complicity in crimes against humanity related to migrant pushbacks.

The Estonian ambassador and a Greek coast guard officer have been discharged from the hospital following the capsizing of a Frontex vessel near Kastellorizo. Two other occupants remain hospitalized but are hemodynamically stable.

A Frontex vessel capsized and sank near the Greek island of Kastelorizo, resulting in four injuries, according to the coast guard.

A Frontex vessel sank off Kastellorizo, with reports indicating an explosion. Passengers, including the Estonian ambassador, were transferred to Athens by military helicopter.

En båt som tillhör EU:s gränsmyndighet Frontex har kapsejsat i havet utanför den grekiska ön Rhodos, meddelar Greklands…

Preliminary data from Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, indicates a 52% reduction in illegal EU border crossings during the first two months of this year compared to the same period last year.

Two separate search and rescue operations were conducted in maritime areas south of Crete, resulting in the rescue of 88 migrants, coordinated by the Unified Search and Rescue Coordination Center with Frontex participation.
Portugal's Public Security Police (PSP) participated in the European Joint Action Day (JAD) Stopover 5 operation, registering 52 refusals of entry into the country as part of efforts to strengthen external air border control.