Request for Help over Migratory Pressure in Lampedusa
15-02-2011
Frontex received a formal request for assistance on February 15 from the Italian Ministry of Interior regarding the extraordinary migratory situation in the Pelagic Islands. The Italian Government requested assistance more
Situational Update: Migratory Influx to Southern Italy
15-02-2011
According to official data provided by Italian authorities, between January 1 and February 13, 2011, a total of 5526 migrants were recorded landing in the Pelagic Island, in a total of 116 incidents. This compares to 7,200 for the whole of 2008, the peak more
Press statement on Sudden Increased Migratory Situation in Lampedusa
14-02-2011
The Agency is aware of the migratory situation in Lampedusa and is monitoring it closely via the Frontex Operational Office (FOO) in Piraeus, Greece. Two Frontex staff members have been dispatched from the FOO to Lampedusa to liaise with local authorities more
EU agencies: the way ahead
27-01-2011
From Helsinki to Crete and from Lisbon to Vilnius, specialised agencies have been established to provide services, information and know-how to the European Union, its Member States and citizens. At an upcoming exhibition at the European Parliament more
