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As Europe readies tougher migration measures, a Greek island sees illegal crossings spike
Irregular arrivals to Crete rose to 20,000 in 2025, tripling previous numbers despite a 26% drop in Europe; EU plans tougher border controls and doubles Frontex officers to 10,000.
- With about 20,000 arrivals last year, Crete has drawn new Frontex focus as the agency aims to end the surge amid a threefold rise despite a 26% fall in Europe’s irregular migration.
- Smugglers exploiting eastern Libya have shifted pressure onto the Libya‑to‑Crete corridor, as wars and instability across Africa, including expanding militant activity in western Africa, drive displacement.
- The longer Libya-Crete crossing forces Frontex to deploy bigger patrol boats and expanded aerial surveillance, with aircraft sensors scanning a 350-kilometer stretch detecting hidden activity.
- Greece recently rescued 20 migrants and recovered four bodies, while the IOM estimates at least 2,185 people died or went missing in the Mediterranean in 2025 and 606 deaths had been recorded as of Feb. 24.
- New EU rules starting in June will tighten screening and speed deportations, while Frontex's standing corps will reach 10,000 officers by year-end to meet spring crossing increases.
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