In 2023 nearly 331,600 migrants arrivals: Frontex

(ANSA) - BELGRADE, NOV 15 - According to preliminary calculations, the number of detections of irregular border crossings at the EU's external borders increased by 18% in the first ten months of 2023 to nearly 331,600, the highest total for the period since 2015, Frontex said. The Western Balkan route, the second most active route with over 97,300 detections between January and October, saw a 22% decrease, owing largely to tighter visa policies. (ANSA).