The number of detected irregular border crossings at the external borders of the European Union rose more than 70% in the January-October period, according to preliminary calculations published Monday by Frontex.
The European Border and Coast Guard Agency detected about 275,500 unauthorized entries at the bloc's external borders in the first 10 months of 2022, up 73% year-on-year and the highest level recorded since 2016.
In October alone, about 36,500 people illegally crossed EU borders, 47% more than in October 2021.
