Schlagwort: Bulgaria
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New control system: Frontex ends pilot project on facial recognition at EU borders
Until now, only asylum seekers and visa applicants had to hand over their biometric data before entering the EU. With an Entry/Exit System, this will be extended to all other travellers from third countries. Border controls will be significantly delayed from 2022. Entry apps and automatic „eGates“ should save this time again. The EU border […]
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Sea rescue in the Aegean: Greek secret service persecutes human rights observers
The government in Athens is targeting organisations and individuals who observe and document human rights violations. An „information management“ agency set up with EU funding is involved in the investigation. Once again, Greek authorities are striking a blow against European human rights organisations. A total of ten people from different countries are alleged to have […]
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EU drones: Permanent permit for maritime surveillance
This year, the EU is again conducting drone flights for many Member States. Due to many unfulfilled requests, unmanned capabilities are now being expanded. Two drones from Austria and Portugal have become established for coastguard missions. One of the manufacturers has now received a Europe-wide certificate for the first time. The European Maritime Safety Agency […]
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Libya and Russia: NATO spy drones fly first missions
Western military forces have stationed seven GLOBAL HAWK on Sicily. Unlike US Air Force drones, NATO switches off their transponders during missions A drone stationed in Sicily as part of NATO’s Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) programme has completed its first missions. Flights were made towards Libya and Russia, reports ItalMilRadar. The internet portal evaluates the […]