Greece urged crowds of illegal migrants who have gathered in the fields along the country’s northern border to return to their initial settlements, otherwise they could face sanctions. (Photo above: illustration). 500 Migrants gathering in northern Greece for Balkan crossing – Migrants are gathering near Thessaloniki, planning a long trek through the Balkans to seek asylum…
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MEPs support Frontex enhancement
New measures strengthening the European Border and Coast Guard to secure the EU’s borders were agreed by Parliament and Council negotiators on March 28. The provisionally agreed changes to the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) aim to respond to the present needs in security and migration. A new standing corps of 10 000…
#Strasbourg: France reinforces its borders
Early morning hours Minister of Interior of France Chirstophe Castaner (pictured) gave press-conference in Strasbourg, updating the information on the ongoing police operation. There are 350 policemen, and two helicopters involved in the search operation. Castaner declared plan “Vigipirate” at level of “emergency attack“. Minister ordered to reinforce the border control. The gunman, shot 14 people,…
Migrants siege at Croatia border
Croatian police clarified the situation blaming circulation of false information that the authorities would open its borders letting in hundreds of illegal migrants and refugees gathering at crossings in Serbia and Bosnia, hoping to enter the EU via Croatia. Meanwhile border crossing Maljevac between #Bosnia and #Croatia is now closed after group of migrants broke…
Hundreds of Africans stormed Spanish border
One African illegal migrant died and three others were injured when a crowd of more than 300 people stormed the border fence separating Spanish enclave Melilla from Morocco, the local authorities informed. https://twitter.com/rubnpulido/status/1053948016049225728 Hundreds of illegal migrants managed to scale the seven-meter high metal barrier and were taken to a reception center in Melilla where…
EU to strengthen border controls
Home affairs ministers discussed a Commission proposal on the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (EBCG). They expressed their general wish to strengthen the mandate of the EBCG, in particular on returns and cooperation with third countries. They also shared their views on the size, composition, tasks and powers of the EBCG standing corps, as…
Russia considers control of Syria's borders
Russia might deploy its military to control the borders of planned de-escalation zones in Syria within two to three weeks after finalizing an agreement with Turkey and Iran, Russian negotiator Alexander Lavrentyev said. ASTANA (Reuters) – Russia may deploy its military to police the borders of planned de-escalation zones in Syria … https://t.co/TnV2wPO4Im — Thus…
Estonia controls border with Lativa
This week, the Police and Border Guard Department of Estonia will introduce temporary control of documents on the internal border of the EU between Estonia and Latvia to test the capabilities of its services, as well as cooperation with its southern neighbour. The press service of the Police and Border Guard Department confirms that the…
EP: prolongs internal border checks
European Parliament Civil Liberties Committee MEPs will question Council and Commission representatives on Thursday about the decision once again to prolong internal border checks in place in five countries in the Schengen passport-free area for another three months, until mid-May. On Tuesday 7 February, following a proposal by the Commission, the Council agreed that Austria,…
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