Frontex news in Portugal

Irregular EU border crossings fall

Irregular border crossings decreased to 91,000 in the first nine months of the year, a drop of one-third, with declines recorded across almost all migratory routes.

Frontex suspends reintegration program after blowing through its budget

The pause comes ahead of a proposed expansion of the EU border agency's role in returns, sharpening questions over how Brussels will fund its tougher deportation policy.

Maritime Police rescue 102 migrants off the coast of Greece

The Portuguese Maritime Police rescued 102 migrants travelling on two vessels south of Greece on Friday, 9 October. The operation took place approximately 57 kilometres south of the island of Gavdos as part of the 'Joint Operation (JO) Greece 2026' mission. The alert was raised by Greek authorities, who requested assistance from the Portuguese operatives after locating the boats. Among those rescued were 91 men, 10 women, and one child. All occupants were reported to be in good physical condition and did not require emergency medical care. Following the rescue, the individuals were safely transferred to the island of Crete with the support of Hellenic Coast Guard vessels. The Maritime Police's presence in the region is part of the operational framework of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex), aimed at strengthening the control and surveillance of the European Union's external borders while ensuring a rapid response to emergencies and the safety of human life at sea.

Maritime Police rescue 30 people during mission in Greece

During a patrol operation, the Portuguese Maritime Police rescued 30 people who were on board a vessel near the port area of the island of Gavdos, in Greece.

Maritime Police rescue 30 people during mission in Greece

The Maritime Police is integrated into the 'Joint Operation Greece 2026' mission, coordinated by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex)

Maritime Police rescue 39 people in the Greek sea

38 men and one woman were saved without the need for medical assistance. Portugal is part of a European border surveillance mission coordinated by Frontex.

Brussels evaluates strengthening Frontex and more support in the enclave

The organisation wants to evaluate “where else Frontex can provide support” and the maintenance of the existing presence. At issue is a request from Pedro Sánchez.

GNR recovered 142 fuel jerrycans in the Mediterranean

The Bojador patrol boat, from the Coastal and Border Control Unit, has been deployed in Spain for Operation Spain Indalo 2026 since the beginning of the year.

Portugal hosts Frontex contingent to strengthen border control

The new Iberian external border control unit will perform multidisciplinary work, involving the fight against illegal immigration, human trafficking, and organised crime, specifically drug trafficking.

Portugal hosts Frontex contingent to reinforce border control

Portugal welcomes a Frontex team to assist in strengthening the monitoring and security of its borders.

European Commission mobilises 25 Frontex agents and €8 million in infrastructure to ease Portugal’s airport security chaos

Essential Business4 Jun

Portugal to have 25 FRONTEX agents for border control

Portugal will deploy 25 FRONTEX agents to assist with border control operations.

Brussels mobilises 25 agents and eight million euros to support Portugal at the borders

The European Commission is deploying 25 border guards and providing eight million euros in funding to assist Portugal with border control operations.

Jornal de Notícias4 Jun

European Commission mobilises 25 agents and 8 million euros to support Portugal at borders

The European Commission announced today that it has mobilised 25 Frontex agents and approximately eight million euros in infrastructure to support Portugal in border management, following issues identified with the new EU Entry/Exit System.

EU sends 25 Frontex agents and eight million euros to Portugal for border support

The European Commission announced on Thursday, June 4, the deployment of approximately 25 Frontex agents and the provision of seven to eight million euros in infrastructure to support Portugal with border management, following issues detected with the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES). The support also includes document experts to assist Portuguese authorities in applying the rules. European Commissioner for Home Affairs, Magnus Brunner, told Lusa agency at the start of the Justice and Home Affairs Council that Portugal is doing everything to make the system work and that the Frontex presence aims to reinforce that effort. Brunner also highlighted the preparatory work carried out by Portugal, which has increased human resources, strengthened teams, and improved IT systems. Two weeks after the Commission initially denied a link between queues at Portuguese airports and the EES, and after the government stated it was a European-wide problem, Brunner highlighted that cooperation is now underway. The practical and financial support aims to alleviate immediate constraints and strengthen national capacity to handle EES operations, while Portuguese authorities continue to adjust procedures and technology to normalize border flow. Lisbon Airport will have more manual border control booths.

Number of illegal boat departures to Europe from the Libyan coast has increased - and there is already a new post-war route

Paulo Dias, a security expert at CNN Portugal, analyses the latest Frontex report on irregular crossings from Africa and Asia to Europe via the Mediterranean Sea.

GNR is the guardian angel of migrants in the Mediterranean

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