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Greek authorities say 12 migrants die in two incidents in Aegean Sea

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Ceuta 'on the brink of collapse' as Spain seeks Frontex support

Meanwhile, Spain's interior minister called for calm after Ceuta residents clashed with police during protests against migrants who have remained in the enclave following a mass influx.

Europe Today

Watch: Planning to visit Europe this summer? The new Entry/Exit System means longer queues

If you hold a non-EU passport, Brussels has a brand-new welcome package for your next European holiday. The Entry/Exit System was designed to log your face and fingerprints in around 70 seconds to catch overstayers. But the system isn't working as intended.

Europe News

Four migrants found dead near Croatia-Slovenia border, police say

More than 12,500 people used the so-called Balkan route in 2025, according to data from the European border agency, Frontex.

Europe News

Will Warsaw become the seat of a new EU agency? To be decided in March

Warsaw is one of the candidates for the location of the new EU Customs Office. In the background, however, there is a political battle and a race against a gigantic technological challenge.

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Greece

Greece rescues 545 migrants off Gavdos as Libya route sees surge

Greek authorities rescued 545 migrants from a vessel off Gavdos Friday, one of the largest recent operations as arrivals from Libya continue to rise sharply.

Bulgaria

Van chased by police in Bulgaria crashes, killing six migrants

Bulgaria, a Balkan country of 6.5 million, is located on what was once a major route for migrants from the Middle East and Afghanistan to Europe, passing through Iran and Turkey.

Europe News

Global Sumud Flotilla to continue towards Gaza despite difficulties

The Global Sumud Flotilla's mission to break Israel's siege on Gaza continues, but without the Family Boat, which is stranded off Crete due to a serious engine malfunction. Ten Italians have abandoned the journey after government pressure, but most have decided to continue.

Libya

Bodies of suspected migrants found in Libyan desert, aid groups say

Libya, which shares borders with six countries and has a long coastline along the Mediterranean, has been a main transit point for migrants trying to reach Europe.

Europe News

EU and Greece to press Libya on migrant crossings as numbers surge

The UN refugee agency said that in 2021, 32,400 refugees and migrants had made the crossing from Libya to Europe, more than twice as many as in 2020.

Europe News

Europe's human rights watchdog urges Greece to end migrant 'pushbacks'

Athens has consistently denied the pushback allegations, maintaining that its border control measures comply with international law.

The Europe Conversation

Frontex chief Hans Leijtens vows to change organisation’s culture within three years

Executive Director of Frontex says he wishes Greece would comply with its international obligations when it comes to ensuring the safety of vulnerable refugees and migrants making their way to Europe often on non-seaworthy vessels.

Europe in Motion

Ilegal crossings: What's become the most difficult route to the EU?

Illegal migrant crossings fell by almost a third in the first quarter of 2025, reports Frontex. Here's why the number of attempts might be decreasing.

Europe News

Frontex chief says fundamental rights 'core' to border-guarding

Euronews spoke with Frontex director Hans Leijten, discussing calls for the agency to suspend its mission with Greece. Is this on the cards, and what are the risks of such a move?

Europe News

European Union set to reform Frontex again in 2026

New legislation set to be tabled to increase staff and resources of the agency in the long term. Last Frontex reform entered into force at the end of 2019.

Europe News

Frontex investigates Greece over alleged migrant rights violations

Greece has come under increased international scrutiny and criticism from human rights groups following a migrant boat sinking in 2023 off its southern coast that killed hundreds.

Europe News

Seven dead after migrant boat capsizes near Greek island of Lesbos

Greece is one of the main entry points into the EU for people fleeing conflict and poverty in the Middle East, Africa and Asia, with many making the short but treacherous journey from Turkey to Greek islands in inflatable dinghies.