Norway, EU & Faroe Islands sign new agreement on pelagic fisheries
The EU, Norway and the Faroe Islands have signed a cooperation agreement on control measures for fishing of mackerel, herring, hake and horse mackerel in the Northeast Atlantic.
European Fisheries Control Agency publishes 2019 Annual Report
The European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) has been published it’s 2019 Annual Report disclosing its activities and inspections for the previous year.
ICES signs new agreement with EU Directorate-General for Environment
The ICES has signed an new agreement with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Environment (DG Environment).
“We have made no progress on fisheries” says EU Chief Negotiator
In his press conference on Friday after another round of EU/UK Brexit negotiations, EU Chief’s Negotiator, Michel Barnier said “We have made no progress on fisheries.”
LIFE reports fishers are fighting the storm, locked down and chained up
Low Impact Fishers of Europe (LIFE) has reported that fishers in Cyprus who have opted for the government’s “tie-up” scheme are having their boats chained in harbour by Fisheries Authorities.
EU Fisheries Commissioner takes part in live public Q&A session
EU Fisheries Commissioner, Virginius Sinkevičius took part this afternoon in a live online questions and answers session with the European public.