Italy thinks 'outside box' as Albania camp opens
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Italy thinks 'outside box' as Albania camp opens

China Daily  

This aerial view shows a main compound of the future Italian-run migrant centre in the port of Shengjin, Albania on July 29. "Italian and European legislation will be applied in these centers," Fabrizio Bucci, Italy's ambassador in Albania, told the BBC. The five-year agreement between Italy and Albania includes an option to extend the term, contingent on its effectiveness in alleviating Italy's migrant influx and discouraging potential arrivals. The deal was first signed by Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and her Albanian counterpart Edi Rama last November. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen endorsed the approach as an example of "out-of-the-box thinking" on addressing the European Union's migration challenges.

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Italy’s Meloni and Hungary’s Orbán pledge deeper cooperation on migration and Ukraine
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Italy’s Meloni and Hungary’s Orbán pledge deeper cooperation on migration and Ukraine

Associated Press  

ROME — Italy’s Premier Giorgia Meloni met her Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orbán on Wednesday in Rome, where the two discussed the situation in the Middle East, their support for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and their commitment to the eastern country’s reconstruction. The two far-right leaders also discussed the Middle East conflict, support for a peaceful resolution in …

Is Italy's plan to outsource migrant crisis to Albania falling through?
1 month, 1 week ago

Is Italy's plan to outsource migrant crisis to Albania falling through?

Firstpost  

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni’s plan to process asylum seekers in Albania has faced a setback as a Rome court has declined to detained transferred migrants, leading to their return to Italy and raising legal questions about the safety of their home countries Migrants disembark from the Italian navy ship Libra at the port of Shengjin, northwestern Albania, Friday, Nov. 8, …

Italy’s plan to screen migrants in Albania hits another snag with 2nd group returning to Italy
1 month, 1 week ago

Italy’s plan to screen migrants in Albania hits another snag with 2nd group returning to Italy

Associated Press  

MILAN — Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni’s program to screen asylum seekers outside of European Union borders in Albania hit another snag when a court in Rome refused to rule on a formal request to detain seven migrants transferred to the Balkan nation last week. It is a repeat of what happened with the first 12 migrants in the program, who …

Italian judges again block detention of migrants in Albania
1 month, 1 week ago

Italian judges again block detention of migrants in Albania

Hindustan Times  

ROME -A Rome court on Monday asked EU judges to weigh in on the detention of sea migrants in Albania, again frustrating the Italian right-wing government's efforts to pursue its flagship plan to crackdown on irregular arrivals. Italian judges again block detention of migrants in Albania Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has built migrant camps in Albania to deter Mediterranean crossings, …

Italy’s plan to screen migrants in Albania hits another snag
1 month, 1 week ago

Italy’s plan to screen migrants in Albania hits another snag

LA Times  

Migrants disembark from the Italian navy ship Libra at the port of Shengjin in northwestern Albania on Friday. Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni’s program to screen asylum seekers outside of European Union borders in Albania hit another snag on Monday when a court in Rome refused to rule on a formal request to detain seven migrants transferred to the Balkan nation …

One of 8 migrants deemed vulnerable returns to Italy from Albania
1 month, 2 weeks ago

One of 8 migrants deemed vulnerable returns to Italy from Albania

Firstpost  

The agreement between Italy and Albania allows up to 3,000 migrants intercepted by the Italian coast guard in international waters each month to be sheltered in Albania, and vetted for possible asylum in Italy or be sent back to their countries. This group represents the second transfer of migrants since the processing centers began operating in October, as part of …

Italian ship takes migrants to Albania in 2nd test of deal to process claims outside the EU
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Italian ship takes migrants to Albania in 2nd test of deal to process claims outside the EU

The Independent  

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EU stays on the sidelines over migrant deal between Italy and Albania
2 months ago

EU stays on the sidelines over migrant deal between Italy and Albania

The Independent  

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Italy Rejects Albanian Migrant Deal, Stalling Asylum-Seeker Exodus
2 months ago

Italy Rejects Albanian Migrant Deal, Stalling Asylum-Seeker Exodus

China Daily  

Italy's government has made a fresh legislative effort to get its migration pact with Albania into operation after a court ruling scuppered the move. The agreement, which would have seen Italian-built and funded detention camps put up in Albania, where asylum-seekers would be sent while their applications were processed, was scrapped by a court in Rome due to concerns about …

Italy hopes to save Albania migrant plan
2 months ago

Italy hopes to save Albania migrant plan

China Daily  

By JULIAN SHEA in London | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-10-23 09:26 People on a fishing boat move past an Italian coast guard vessel that arrived to transfer migrants, who were intercepted at sea and later detained at a reception facility in Albania, before being returned to Italy after a court in Rome overturned their detention orders, in Shengjin, …

Italy's Migration Policy Under Fire as Court Objects to Asylum Plan for Albania
2 months ago

Italy's Migration Policy Under Fire as Court Objects to Asylum Plan for Albania

Live Mint  

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has vowed to push ahead with a controversial plan to send asylum seekers to Albania after a court in Rome raised objections. The court ruled against the government's plan to detain 12 migrants at newly opened centers in the Balkan country, arguing that it's impossible to recognize the detainees' countries of origin as

Italian ship transfers 16 intercepted migrants to Albania in a first under their new migration plan
2 months ago

Italian ship transfers 16 intercepted migrants to Albania in a first under their new migration plan

LA Times  

Migrants and security officials walk at the port of Shengjin, northwestern Albania, on Wednesday after disembarking from the Italian navy ship Libra, carrying the first group of 16 migrants intercepted in international waters. An Italian navy ship on Wednesday docked at the Albanian port of Shengjin to bring the first group of 16 migrants intercepted in international waters to be …

Albania will intake Italy’s asylum seekers, as a gesture of gratitude, but not other EU countries, PM says
2 months, 1 week ago

Albania will intake Italy’s asylum seekers, as a gesture of gratitude, but not other EU countries, PM says

LA Times  

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama attends a news conference following the second intergovernmental EU-Albania conference in Luxembourg on Tuesday. Albania’s prime minister on Tuesday said his government had turned down many requests from other European Union countries to take in thousands of asylum seekers but made an exception for Italy. An Italian navy ship was expected to dock at the …

Inside Italy's newly opened migrant centres in Albania where refugees will be sent after being intercepted in the Med under plan by Meloni's hard right government
2 months, 1 week ago

Inside Italy's newly opened migrant centres in Albania where refugees will be sent after being intercepted in the Med under plan by Meloni's hard right government

Daily Mail  

Italy's government formally opened two new migrant centres in Albania where refugees will be sent after being intercepted in the Med under a plan by Meloni's hard right government. This aerial photo shows the site of a recently built Italian-run migrant centre at the port of Shengjin, Albania, on October 11 The centres will be used to hold male migrants …

Keir Starmer eyes Italy’s Albania deal, but should the UK outsource its migration crisis? Join The Independent Debate
3 months ago

Keir Starmer eyes Italy’s Albania deal, but should the UK outsource its migration crisis? Join The Independent Debate

The Independent  

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Giorgia Meloni’s Albania migrant deal won’t work here
3 months, 1 week ago

Giorgia Meloni’s Albania migrant deal won’t work here

The Independent  

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Italy thinks 'outside box' as Albania camp opens
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Italy thinks 'outside box' as Albania camp opens

China Daily  

This aerial view shows a main compound of the future Italian-run migrant centre in the port of Shengjin, Albania on July 29. "Italian and European legislation will be applied in these centers," Fabrizio Bucci, Italy's ambassador in Albania, told the BBC. The five-year agreement between Italy and Albania includes an option to extend the term, contingent on its effectiveness in …

Italy confirms construction delays in Albania will push back opening of migrant processing centers
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Italy confirms construction delays in Albania will push back opening of migrant processing centers

Associated Press  

ROME — Italian officials confirmed that Italy’s controversial new migrant processing centers in Albania, o riginally scheduled to open Thursday, won’t be operational for several more weeks because of construction delays. An Italian interior ministry spokesman confirmed that Mantovano’s assessment of a weekslong delay, first made on the sidelines of a July 24 conference, remained accurate Thursday when the centers …

From August, migrants seeking refuge in Italy could be taken to Albania pending asylum decisions
4 months, 3 weeks ago

From August, migrants seeking refuge in Italy could be taken to Albania pending asylum decisions

Associated Press  

GJADER, Albania — Migrants rescued at sea while attempting to reach Italy may see themselves transported to Albania beginning next month while their asylum claims are processed, under a controversial deal in which the small Balkan country will host thousands of asylum-seekers on Italy’s behalf. Speaking during a visit to Albania in June, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said the …

Italy’s premier visits Albania as controversial plan to hold Italy-bound migrants nears its start
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Italy’s premier visits Albania as controversial plan to hold Italy-bound migrants nears its start

Associated Press  

SHENGJIN, Albania — Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni traveled to Albania on Wednesday to thank its government for its unique role in agreeing to host thousands of asylum-seekers while Italy processes their claims, and to tour migrant centers she said will be ready in August. Meloni and Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama in November signed a five-year deal in which Albania …

Italy’s premier visits Albania as plan to hold Italy-bound migrants nears its start
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Italy’s premier visits Albania as plan to hold Italy-bound migrants nears its start

LA Times  

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni traveled to Albania on Wednesday to thank its government for its unique role in agreeing to host thousands of asylum-seekers while Italy processes their claims, and to tour migrant centers she said will be ready in August. Meloni and Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama in November signed a five-year deal in which Albania agreed to shelter …

The EU is watching Albania's deal to hold asylum seekers for Italy. Rights activists are worried
10 months ago

The EU is watching Albania's deal to hold asylum seekers for Italy. Rights activists are worried

The Independent  

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The EU is watching Albania’s deal to hold asylum seekers for Italy. Rights activists are worried
10 months ago

The EU is watching Albania’s deal to hold asylum seekers for Italy. Rights activists are worried

Associated Press  

MILAN — Albania has agreed to host two migrant processing centers on its territory that will be fully run by Italy, under a deal that worries many human rights activists. In January Italy’s lower chamber of parliament approved the novel deal with non-EU member Albania, followed a month later by the Senate. WHAT’S KNOWN ABOUT THE DEAL Under a five-year …

Albanian Parliament approves controversial deal to hold migrants for Italy
10 months ago

Albanian Parliament approves controversial deal to hold migrants for Italy

Associated Press  

TIRANA, Albania — Albania’s Parliament voted Thursday to approve a deal for the country to hold thousands of asylum seekers for Italy, despite protests from opposition lawmakers and human rights groups. The agreement, signed in November between Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama and Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni, is part of Meloni’s efforts to share the burden of addressing migration with …

Albania approves contested deal to hold asylum seekers for Italy
10 months ago

Albania approves contested deal to hold asylum seekers for Italy

Al Jazeera  

Rights groups criticise agreement that could see up to 36,000 people a year held in Italian-run asylum-processing centres. Albania’s Parliament has approved a deal signed with Italy that will see authorities hold thousands of asylum seekers rescued in international waters while their applications are processed, drawing criticism from human rights groups. Under the agreement, Albania would hold up to 3,000 …

Italy’s upper chamber gives final OK to deal with Albania to house migrants during asylum process
10 months, 1 week ago

Italy’s upper chamber gives final OK to deal with Albania to house migrants during asylum process

Associated Press  

ROME — The Italian Senate on Thursday gave final approval to a controversial agreement with Albania to house migrants during the processing of their asylum requests, part of the government’s effort to share the migration burden with the rest of Europe. Under the five-year deal, Albania would shelter up to 3,000 migrants at a time in two centers while Italy …

Albania’s Constitutional Court says migration deal with Italy can go ahead if approved
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Albania’s Constitutional Court says migration deal with Italy can go ahead if approved

Associated Press  

TIRANA, Albania — Albania’s Constitutional Court on Monday said a deal can go ahead with Italy under which thousands of migrants rescued at sea by Italian authorities would be sent to Albania while their asylum applications are processed. Under the deal, two centers will be set up in Albania to process asylum applications by people rescued by Italian authorities in …

Italy’s lower chamber of parliament OKs deal with Albania to house migrants during asylum processing
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Italy’s lower chamber of parliament OKs deal with Albania to house migrants during asylum processing

Associated Press  

ROME — Italy’s lower chamber of parliament on Wednesday approved a novel government deal with Albania to house migrants during the processing of their asylum requests, a cornerstone of Premier Giorgia Meloni’s efforts to share the migration burden with the rest of Europe. Meloni and Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama announced the groundbreaking initiative last November, in which Albania would …

Albania’s Constitutional Court blocks Parliament’s ratification of deal with Italy on migrants
1 year ago

Albania’s Constitutional Court blocks Parliament’s ratification of deal with Italy on migrants

Associated Press  

TIRANA, Albania — Albania’s Constitutional Court on Wednesday blocked, at least temporarily, the ratification by lawmakers of a contentious deal that Tirana signed with Rome to process asylum applications of some migrants arriving in Italy by sea in Albania instead. The court’s chief judge, Olta Zacaj, said the court would hold a public hearing on Jan. 18 to determine whether …

Albania’s opposition speaks up at the Constitutional Court against ratifying migrant deal with Italy
1 year ago

Albania’s opposition speaks up at the Constitutional Court against ratifying migrant deal with Italy

Associated Press  

TIRANA, Albania — The opposition in Albania on Wednesday spoke up at the Constitutional Court against the ratification of a contentious deal the government has signed with Italy to jointly process some asylum applications of migrants arriving in Italy by sea. Last month, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama and Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni announced a five-year deal in which Albania …

Albania proposes a draft law on a contentious deal with Italy to jointly process asylum applications
1 year, 1 month ago

Albania proposes a draft law on a contentious deal with Italy to jointly process asylum applications

Associated Press  

TIRANA, Albania — The Albanian government on Wednesday put forth a draft law on a contentious deal with Italy to jointly process some asylum applications of migrants arriving in Italy by sea. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama and Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni earlier this month announced a five-year deal in which Albania agreed to temporarily shelter up to 36,000 migrants …

Migration experts say Italy’s deal to have Albania house asylum-seekers follows worrying trend
1 year, 1 month ago

Migration experts say Italy’s deal to have Albania house asylum-seekers follows worrying trend

Associated Press  

MILAN — Migration experts and activists on Tuesday panned an agreement between Italy and Albania that would direct thousands of migrants to the Balkan nation while their asylum applications are under review, saying it follows a worrying trend of European Union nations trying to manage migration by looking beyond the bloc’s borders. The European Commission, which supervises the application of …

Migration experts say Italy's deal to have Albania house asylum-seekers violates international law
1 year, 1 month ago

Migration experts say Italy's deal to have Albania house asylum-seekers violates international law

The Independent  

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Italy will send migrants rescued in the Med to reception centres in Albania - as Germany admits 'too many are coming' and considers measures similar to UK's Rwanda plan
1 year, 1 month ago

Italy will send migrants rescued in the Med to reception centres in Albania - as Germany admits 'too many are coming' and considers measures similar to UK's Rwanda plan

Daily Mail  

Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz also said he would examine similar options The Italian-Albanian deal is the first of its kind between EU and non-EU states Tens of thousands of migrants rescued from the Mediterranean will be sent to reception centres in Albania under an Italian scheme hailed by Giorgia Meloni. It comes as Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he too …

Migration experts say Italy’s deal to have Albania house asylum seekers follows worrying trend
1 year, 1 month ago

Migration experts say Italy’s deal to have Albania house asylum seekers follows worrying trend

LA Times  

Migration experts and activists this week panned an agreement between Italy and Albania that would direct thousands of migrants to the Balkan nation while their asylum applications are under review, saying it follows a worrying trend of European Union nations trying to manage migration by looking beyond the bloc’s borders. The European Commission, which supervises the application of European Union …

Albania agrees to temporarily house migrants who reach Italy while their asylum bids are processed
1 year, 1 month ago

Albania agrees to temporarily house migrants who reach Italy while their asylum bids are processed

Associated Press  

ROME — Albania agreed Monday to give temporary shelter to some of the thousands of migrants who reach Italian shores while their asylum bids are being processed, offering its neighbor across the Adriatic Sea some relief in managing some of the arrivals. If Italy rejects the asylum bids, Albania would deport the migrants. That could help relieve chronic overcrowding at …

EU’s Frontex renews joint border control deal with Albania
3 years, 9 months ago

EU’s Frontex renews joint border control deal with Albania

Associated Press  

TIRANA, Albania — The European Union’s border agency, Frontex, has renewed its agreement with non EU-member Albania to strengthen cooperation in border management, fighting cross-border crime, and returning migrants who enter the country illegally. The renewed deal, signed online Wednesday due to the pandemic, comes two years after Albania became the first country that’s not a member of the 27-nation …

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