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The European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) and the Romanian authorities organised the Maritime Multipurpose Exercise (MME) Tomis 2026, a multipurpose maritime exercise held in the Black Sea on 13–14 August. The exercise brought together Frontex, the European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA)...

Two drones flying day and night from an Italian Coast Guard vessel logged 150 flight hours in under three weeks at sea, streaming live video to crews on board and ashore

Frontex and Europol have signed a new working arrangement to step up the fight against migrant smuggling, human trafficking, terrorism, and other cross-border crime.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 21 Aug 2026 The European Commission has approved a €4.5 million German State aid scheme for fishing and aquaculture companies facing increased fuel prices due to the Middle East crisis.

European Commission Statement Brussels, 21 Aug 2026 On 23 August, we commemorate the anniversary of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, signed in 1939 between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. That pact, and the war an...

European Commission Factsheet Brussels, 21 Aug 2026 Factsheet - EU solidarity with Ukraine Factsheet - EU solidarity with Ukraine

Europe needs to improve its preparedness and control efforts as the risk of mosquito-borne diseases increases, with West Nile virus (WNV) continuing to spread to new regions and invasive mosquito species becoming established in more parts of Europe.