Irini. A Greek takes command of the naval force off Libya
(B2) Italian Admiral Ettore Socci handed over the helm of command of the European Maritime Embargo Control Force
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EUNAVFOR Med
A change of command for EUNAVFOR Med (formerly Sophia) cannot be ruled out
(B2 – exclusive) The EU military operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR Med) will change hands by the end of the week.
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Arms embargo off Libya. What is the outcome of Operation Sophia? (v2)
(B2 – exclusive) The European operation EUNAVFOR Med / Sophia already has an embargo control mandate within its remit
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Austrian Chancellor tackles Operation Sophia
(B2) Sebastian Kurz is opposed to a resumption of the naval component of Operation “Sophia” (EUNAVFOR Med) even to enforce
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Spain ready to put a ship in Operation Sophia within 14 days
(B2) Operation Sophia must be continued, stressed Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles on Tuesday (December 17) during
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Central Mediterranean: the Libyan coast guard provides half of the rescues
(B2) According to the latest Operation Sophia data, a total of 10.137 people were rescued in 153 rescue operations.
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78 Libyan coastguards and sailors trained in Italy
(B2) A “Package 2” training module, started in early September in Italian Navy training centers
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A Portuguese P3 Orion joins Operation Sophia
(B2) A Portuguese maritime surveillance aircraft P-3 Orion C CUP+, joined the EU maritime operation in early August
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