Frontex notes that the number of detections of illegal border crossings along the EU’s external borders fell 13% last year to around 124,000
Frontex
The demands are increased due to Turkey's provocations
The Turkish boats demanded the Frontex boat leave from Greek waters
The move could trigger a repeat of the migrant standoff which took place in late February and early March
It is the second time in just three days that Turkish soldiers provoke the Greek border patrols in this dangerous way
The German Ministry of the Interior confirmed the incident
Threats from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to "open the gates" once more have raised alarm in EU capitals
The Hellenic Coast Guard will start testing a tethered aerostat for sea surveillance mission, as part of a FRONTEX operation
Instead of distributing migrants from NGO rescue ships around Europe, Marine Le Pen feels they should be taken back to the port from where they came
The purchase of yet another three boats of over 11 meters in length (99 feet) is also in the works