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🇵🇹🇬🇷 At opposite ends of the continent, now closer than ever:
Distance doesn’t weaken the bonds forged through shared European values. The cooperation between Portugal and Greece in Frontex operations proves it.
Distance doesn’t weaken the bonds forged through shared European values. The cooperation between Portugal and Greece in Frontex operations proves it.
November 18, 2025 at 2:48 PM
🇵🇹🇬🇷 At opposite ends of the continent, now closer than ever:
Distance doesn’t weaken the bonds forged through shared European values. The cooperation between Portugal and Greece in Frontex operations proves it.
Distance doesn’t weaken the bonds forged through shared European values. The cooperation between Portugal and Greece in Frontex operations proves it.
Sveicieni Latvijas dzimšanas dienā! 🇱🇻
From Deputy Chief of Police in Riga to Frontex Deputy Executive Director for Capabilities, Aija Kalnaja shows how far determination can take you at an EU agency.
“Determination and courage.” These are the Latvian traits she credits for her career.
From Deputy Chief of Police in Riga to Frontex Deputy Executive Director for Capabilities, Aija Kalnaja shows how far determination can take you at an EU agency.
“Determination and courage.” These are the Latvian traits she credits for her career.
November 18, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Sveicieni Latvijas dzimšanas dienā! 🇱🇻
From Deputy Chief of Police in Riga to Frontex Deputy Executive Director for Capabilities, Aija Kalnaja shows how far determination can take you at an EU agency.
“Determination and courage.” These are the Latvian traits she credits for her career.
From Deputy Chief of Police in Riga to Frontex Deputy Executive Director for Capabilities, Aija Kalnaja shows how far determination can take you at an EU agency.
“Determination and courage.” These are the Latvian traits she credits for her career.
Team spirit and professionalism were the main themes of the Contingent Commander's Challenge.
Fitness, document examination, observation stand, vehicle search, shooting, and medical aid were among the challenges. Kudos to all participants 🇪🇺🇧🇬🇬🇪🇲🇩🇷🇴!
Fitness, document examination, observation stand, vehicle search, shooting, and medical aid were among the challenges. Kudos to all participants 🇪🇺🇧🇬🇬🇪🇲🇩🇷🇴!
November 17, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Team spirit and professionalism were the main themes of the Contingent Commander's Challenge.
Fitness, document examination, observation stand, vehicle search, shooting, and medical aid were among the challenges. Kudos to all participants 🇪🇺🇧🇬🇬🇪🇲🇩🇷🇴!
Fitness, document examination, observation stand, vehicle search, shooting, and medical aid were among the challenges. Kudos to all participants 🇪🇺🇧🇬🇬🇪🇲🇩🇷🇴!
Díky, že můžem! ✌️
We’re cheering on Bohuslav from Prague, who keeps our situational picture sharp at Frontex HQ.
Did you know that during the Velvet Revolution, people were jingling their keys as a symbol of opening a new era for the country🔑
#Czechia #NationalDay #TeamFrontex
We’re cheering on Bohuslav from Prague, who keeps our situational picture sharp at Frontex HQ.
Did you know that during the Velvet Revolution, people were jingling their keys as a symbol of opening a new era for the country🔑
#Czechia #NationalDay #TeamFrontex
November 17, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Díky, že můžem! ✌️
We’re cheering on Bohuslav from Prague, who keeps our situational picture sharp at Frontex HQ.
Did you know that during the Velvet Revolution, people were jingling their keys as a symbol of opening a new era for the country🔑
#Czechia #NationalDay #TeamFrontex
We’re cheering on Bohuslav from Prague, who keeps our situational picture sharp at Frontex HQ.
Did you know that during the Velvet Revolution, people were jingling their keys as a symbol of opening a new era for the country🔑
#Czechia #NationalDay #TeamFrontex
Starting this month, our cooperation with Serbia expands to Trbušnica, Mali Zvornik, and Ljubovija. A strong step forward in the excellent partnership between Frontex and the Serbian authorities for effective border management 🇪🇺 🇷🇸
#Teamwork #Serbia #StrongerTogether
#Teamwork #Serbia #StrongerTogether
November 14, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Starting this month, our cooperation with Serbia expands to Trbušnica, Mali Zvornik, and Ljubovija. A strong step forward in the excellent partnership between Frontex and the Serbian authorities for effective border management 🇪🇺 🇷🇸
#Teamwork #Serbia #StrongerTogether
#Teamwork #Serbia #StrongerTogether
Hidden in plain sight🔎 👀
Frontex and partners ran a practical workshop in Genoa to help officers spot hidden compartments used to move illicit goods such as drugs, firearms and stolen items. Two days of port checks followed, resulting in the detection of a stolen car.
Frontex and partners ran a practical workshop in Genoa to help officers spot hidden compartments used to move illicit goods such as drugs, firearms and stolen items. Two days of port checks followed, resulting in the detection of a stolen car.
November 13, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Hidden in plain sight🔎 👀
Frontex and partners ran a practical workshop in Genoa to help officers spot hidden compartments used to move illicit goods such as drugs, firearms and stolen items. Two days of port checks followed, resulting in the detection of a stolen car.
Frontex and partners ran a practical workshop in Genoa to help officers spot hidden compartments used to move illicit goods such as drugs, firearms and stolen items. Two days of port checks followed, resulting in the detection of a stolen car.
Poland’s Independence Day reminds us that independence should never be taken for granted. 🤜🤛 🇵🇱 🇪
“Our strength lies in solidarity and mutual support,” says Mateusz, a Frontex Border and Coast Guard officer.
🤜🤛 🇵🇱 🇪🇺 Today, let’s celebrate both independence and teamwork that protects it.
“Our strength lies in solidarity and mutual support,” says Mateusz, a Frontex Border and Coast Guard officer.
🤜🤛 🇵🇱 🇪🇺 Today, let’s celebrate both independence and teamwork that protects it.
November 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Poland’s Independence Day reminds us that independence should never be taken for granted. 🤜🤛 🇵🇱 🇪
“Our strength lies in solidarity and mutual support,” says Mateusz, a Frontex Border and Coast Guard officer.
🤜🤛 🇵🇱 🇪🇺 Today, let’s celebrate both independence and teamwork that protects it.
“Our strength lies in solidarity and mutual support,” says Mateusz, a Frontex Border and Coast Guard officer.
🤜🤛 🇵🇱 🇪🇺 Today, let’s celebrate both independence and teamwork that protects it.
A job with a mission or a job that's full of exciting challenges?
Why not both? We’ve got great news to share with you this week!
Keep an eye on our social media and turn on your notifications not to miss anything 🔔
#eujobs #bordermanagement #eucareer
Why not both? We’ve got great news to share with you this week!
Keep an eye on our social media and turn on your notifications not to miss anything 🔔
#eujobs #bordermanagement #eucareer
November 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
A job with a mission or a job that's full of exciting challenges?
Why not both? We’ve got great news to share with you this week!
Keep an eye on our social media and turn on your notifications not to miss anything 🔔
#eujobs #bordermanagement #eucareer
Why not both? We’ve got great news to share with you this week!
Keep an eye on our social media and turn on your notifications not to miss anything 🔔
#eujobs #bordermanagement #eucareer
20 years. 20 people. One journey.
In Bulgaria, officer Marius faces complex cases daily:“It takes focus and teamwork, but nothing beats returning a stolen car to its rightful owner.”
Wait for more Faces of Frontex.
#Frontex #Security #BorderProtection #MVCDO #FrontexCareers
In Bulgaria, officer Marius faces complex cases daily:“It takes focus and teamwork, but nothing beats returning a stolen car to its rightful owner.”
Wait for more Faces of Frontex.
#Frontex #Security #BorderProtection #MVCDO #FrontexCareers
November 10, 2025 at 8:59 AM
20 years. 20 people. One journey.
In Bulgaria, officer Marius faces complex cases daily:“It takes focus and teamwork, but nothing beats returning a stolen car to its rightful owner.”
Wait for more Faces of Frontex.
#Frontex #Security #BorderProtection #MVCDO #FrontexCareers
In Bulgaria, officer Marius faces complex cases daily:“It takes focus and teamwork, but nothing beats returning a stolen car to its rightful owner.”
Wait for more Faces of Frontex.
#Frontex #Security #BorderProtection #MVCDO #FrontexCareers
🛡️ Can drones enhance EU border security and help us protect European citizens?
Our pilot project with Bulgarian Border Police reveals promising results. Drones can improve officer safety, improve response times, and strengthen border management. What do you think?
#drones #EUborders #security
Our pilot project with Bulgarian Border Police reveals promising results. Drones can improve officer safety, improve response times, and strengthen border management. What do you think?
#drones #EUborders #security
November 9, 2025 at 7:54 PM
🛡️ Can drones enhance EU border security and help us protect European citizens?
Our pilot project with Bulgarian Border Police reveals promising results. Drones can improve officer safety, improve response times, and strengthen border management. What do you think?
#drones #EUborders #security
Our pilot project with Bulgarian Border Police reveals promising results. Drones can improve officer safety, improve response times, and strengthen border management. What do you think?
#drones #EUborders #security
Frontex Press Officers Meeting 2025 in Warsaw brought together communicators from all over the EU.
We move closer to the field, share best practices and stand united in telling Europe’s border story, based on trust, cooperation, and shared values.
#Communication #EU #BorderSecurity #Cooperation
We move closer to the field, share best practices and stand united in telling Europe’s border story, based on trust, cooperation, and shared values.
#Communication #EU #BorderSecurity #Cooperation
November 8, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Frontex Press Officers Meeting 2025 in Warsaw brought together communicators from all over the EU.
We move closer to the field, share best practices and stand united in telling Europe’s border story, based on trust, cooperation, and shared values.
#Communication #EU #BorderSecurity #Cooperation
We move closer to the field, share best practices and stand united in telling Europe’s border story, based on trust, cooperation, and shared values.
#Communication #EU #BorderSecurity #Cooperation
The Entry/Exit System (EES) is gradually replacing passport stamps with digital checks, boosting security and efficiency.
It also paves the way for yet another element in the EU’s modern border management architecture - ETIAS.
Follow us for more on the future of EU travel! 🔔
It also paves the way for yet another element in the EU’s modern border management architecture - ETIAS.
Follow us for more on the future of EU travel! 🔔
November 5, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The Entry/Exit System (EES) is gradually replacing passport stamps with digital checks, boosting security and efficiency.
It also paves the way for yet another element in the EU’s modern border management architecture - ETIAS.
Follow us for more on the future of EU travel! 🔔
It also paves the way for yet another element in the EU’s modern border management architecture - ETIAS.
Follow us for more on the future of EU travel! 🔔
🇪🇺 🇵🇹 In Lisbon, Frontex delivered an awareness session on debriefing and screening to Guarda Nacional Republicana officers, reinforcing cooperation and sharing knowledge in border management.
👮♂️ Stronger teams, safer borders.
#Frontex #GNR #BorderSecurity #Cooperation
👮♂️ Stronger teams, safer borders.
#Frontex #GNR #BorderSecurity #Cooperation
November 5, 2025 at 9:10 AM
🇪🇺 🇵🇹 In Lisbon, Frontex delivered an awareness session on debriefing and screening to Guarda Nacional Republicana officers, reinforcing cooperation and sharing knowledge in border management.
👮♂️ Stronger teams, safer borders.
#Frontex #GNR #BorderSecurity #Cooperation
👮♂️ Stronger teams, safer borders.
#Frontex #GNR #BorderSecurity #Cooperation
20 years. Celebrating the people behind our story.
Frontex Cross-Border Crime Detection Officers protect people at Europe’s borders. Cornel brings experience from human-trafficking investigations and now helps stop smugglers every day.
Challenging. Rewarding. Impactful.
Frontex Cross-Border Crime Detection Officers protect people at Europe’s borders. Cornel brings experience from human-trafficking investigations and now helps stop smugglers every day.
Challenging. Rewarding. Impactful.
November 4, 2025 at 2:11 PM
20 years. Celebrating the people behind our story.
Frontex Cross-Border Crime Detection Officers protect people at Europe’s borders. Cornel brings experience from human-trafficking investigations and now helps stop smugglers every day.
Challenging. Rewarding. Impactful.
Frontex Cross-Border Crime Detection Officers protect people at Europe’s borders. Cornel brings experience from human-trafficking investigations and now helps stop smugglers every day.
Challenging. Rewarding. Impactful.
🇧🇦🇪🇺 European solidarity in action at Bijača Border Crossing Point
Frontex is on the ground working jointly with the Border Police of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Every operation is a story of dedication and collaboration.
✨ Thank you to all officers and partners for making this mission possible.
Frontex is on the ground working jointly with the Border Police of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Every operation is a story of dedication and collaboration.
✨ Thank you to all officers and partners for making this mission possible.
November 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM
🇧🇦🇪🇺 European solidarity in action at Bijača Border Crossing Point
Frontex is on the ground working jointly with the Border Police of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Every operation is a story of dedication and collaboration.
✨ Thank you to all officers and partners for making this mission possible.
Frontex is on the ground working jointly with the Border Police of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Every operation is a story of dedication and collaboration.
✨ Thank you to all officers and partners for making this mission possible.
Frontex tested new systems in Portugal to stop drones used for smuggling and unauthorised surveillance.
With support from the Portuguese Air Force, this contest shows how European cooperation turns ideas into real tools for safer borders.
With support from the Portuguese Air Force, this contest shows how European cooperation turns ideas into real tools for safer borders.
November 1, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Frontex tested new systems in Portugal to stop drones used for smuggling and unauthorised surveillance.
With support from the Portuguese Air Force, this contest shows how European cooperation turns ideas into real tools for safer borders.
With support from the Portuguese Air Force, this contest shows how European cooperation turns ideas into real tools for safer borders.
Frontex has launched its first full operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇪🇺🤝🇧🇦
100+ officers are working side by side with border guards from Bosnia and Herzegovina under host-state command. Through partnerships like this, we’re building a stronger, more connected border security for Europe.
100+ officers are working side by side with border guards from Bosnia and Herzegovina under host-state command. Through partnerships like this, we’re building a stronger, more connected border security for Europe.
October 31, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Frontex has launched its first full operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇪🇺🤝🇧🇦
100+ officers are working side by side with border guards from Bosnia and Herzegovina under host-state command. Through partnerships like this, we’re building a stronger, more connected border security for Europe.
100+ officers are working side by side with border guards from Bosnia and Herzegovina under host-state command. Through partnerships like this, we’re building a stronger, more connected border security for Europe.
🇪🇺🤝🇧🇦 Frontex is about to launch its first full operation under the Status Agreement signed with Bosnia and Herzegovina in June by Commissioner magnusbrunner.bsky.social
💪“This is a significant step forward of the European integration of BiH and its contribution to collective European Security.”
💪“This is a significant step forward of the European integration of BiH and its contribution to collective European Security.”
October 30, 2025 at 7:26 PM
🇪🇺🤝🇧🇦 Frontex is about to launch its first full operation under the Status Agreement signed with Bosnia and Herzegovina in June by Commissioner magnusbrunner.bsky.social
💪“This is a significant step forward of the European integration of BiH and its contribution to collective European Security.”
💪“This is a significant step forward of the European integration of BiH and its contribution to collective European Security.”
Strategic readiness requires a multifaceted response, including strengthening technical surveillance systems, enhancing intelligence cooperation and maintaining operational flexibility. Vigilance and cross-border coordination will be essential to mitigate the risks posed by hybrid threats.
October 29, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Strategic readiness requires a multifaceted response, including strengthening technical surveillance systems, enhancing intelligence cooperation and maintaining operational flexibility. Vigilance and cross-border coordination will be essential to mitigate the risks posed by hybrid threats.
Border challenges evolve quickly: smuggling networks adapt, new tech emerges, regulations change.
The new European Border Surveillance Reference Architecture gives border guards and planners a shared blueprint to stay ahead.
#EUborders #Frontex
The new European Border Surveillance Reference Architecture gives border guards and planners a shared blueprint to stay ahead.
#EUborders #Frontex
October 29, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Border challenges evolve quickly: smuggling networks adapt, new tech emerges, regulations change.
The new European Border Surveillance Reference Architecture gives border guards and planners a shared blueprint to stay ahead.
#EUborders #Frontex
The new European Border Surveillance Reference Architecture gives border guards and planners a shared blueprint to stay ahead.
#EUborders #Frontex
Executive Director Hans Leijtens and Estonia's Minister of the Interior Igor Taro signed an agreement to cooperate on an Antenna Office for the Frontex officers in Contingent 7 , covering the region of Estonia, Finland, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Norway, Slovakia and Sweden.
October 28, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Executive Director Hans Leijtens and Estonia's Minister of the Interior Igor Taro signed an agreement to cooperate on an Antenna Office for the Frontex officers in Contingent 7 , covering the region of Estonia, Finland, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Norway, Slovakia and Sweden.
Testing the EU’s new screening process on Lampedusa 🇪🇺
Frontex, EUAA, and Europol joined forces to make sure Europe’s future border system works efficiently and fairly before it launches in 2026.
#Frontex #EUPact #Migration #Lampedusa #BorderSecurity
Frontex, EUAA, and Europol joined forces to make sure Europe’s future border system works efficiently and fairly before it launches in 2026.
#Frontex #EUPact #Migration #Lampedusa #BorderSecurity
October 27, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Testing the EU’s new screening process on Lampedusa 🇪🇺
Frontex, EUAA, and Europol joined forces to make sure Europe’s future border system works efficiently and fairly before it launches in 2026.
#Frontex #EUPact #Migration #Lampedusa #BorderSecurity
Frontex, EUAA, and Europol joined forces to make sure Europe’s future border system works efficiently and fairly before it launches in 2026.
#Frontex #EUPact #Migration #Lampedusa #BorderSecurity
⚠️ Fake passports aren’t victimless. Frontex backs EU states with training, deployable document-fraud experts, shared databases, and joint operations with Europol/Eurojust. This way, border detections become strong court cases against forgery networks.
#Frontex #DocumentFraud #PublicSafety
#Frontex #DocumentFraud #PublicSafety
October 27, 2025 at 7:58 AM
⚠️ Fake passports aren’t victimless. Frontex backs EU states with training, deployable document-fraud experts, shared databases, and joint operations with Europol/Eurojust. This way, border detections become strong court cases against forgery networks.
#Frontex #DocumentFraud #PublicSafety
#Frontex #DocumentFraud #PublicSafety
🌍 Frontex launched a 12-member network of women from Western Balkans border police agencies.
It’s the first women’s network outside the EU. It links pre-accession partners, Member States, and the European Business Conference Group community.
Training is already turning into practice. ⭐
It’s the first women’s network outside the EU. It links pre-accession partners, Member States, and the European Business Conference Group community.
Training is already turning into practice. ⭐
October 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🌍 Frontex launched a 12-member network of women from Western Balkans border police agencies.
It’s the first women’s network outside the EU. It links pre-accession partners, Member States, and the European Business Conference Group community.
Training is already turning into practice. ⭐
It’s the first women’s network outside the EU. It links pre-accession partners, Member States, and the European Business Conference Group community.
Training is already turning into practice. ⭐
We’re revolutionising EU border surveillance with drones! 🚀🔍
We’ve partnered with Bulgarian Border Police to bring real-time data sharing, cover over 8,100 km² & enhance situational awareness. Watch the video and see for yourself!
#drones #EUborders #security
We’ve partnered with Bulgarian Border Police to bring real-time data sharing, cover over 8,100 km² & enhance situational awareness. Watch the video and see for yourself!
#drones #EUborders #security
October 24, 2025 at 8:42 AM
We’re revolutionising EU border surveillance with drones! 🚀🔍
We’ve partnered with Bulgarian Border Police to bring real-time data sharing, cover over 8,100 km² & enhance situational awareness. Watch the video and see for yourself!
#drones #EUborders #security
We’ve partnered with Bulgarian Border Police to bring real-time data sharing, cover over 8,100 km² & enhance situational awareness. Watch the video and see for yourself!
#drones #EUborders #security