Frontex

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

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