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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 …

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Italy sends another 8 migrants to Albania, despite failing to process the first group
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Italy sends another 8 migrants to Albania, despite failing to process the first group

The Independent  

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EU stays on the sidelines over migrant deal between Italy and Albania
1 month, 4 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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First migrants sent to Albania for processing are returned to Italy
2 months ago

First migrants sent to Albania for processing are returned to Italy

The Independent  

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Ethnic Greek politician jailed in Albania arrives in Athens en route to European Parliament opening
5 months, 1 week ago

Ethnic Greek politician jailed in Albania arrives in Athens en route to European Parliament opening

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Greece — A jailed member of Albania’s ethnic Greek minority — recently elected to the European Parliament with Greece’s governing conservative party — arrived in Athens Monday en route to Strasbourg, after being granted a five-day leave from prison to attend parliament’s opening session. “To help the Greek ethnic minority stay in its ancestral home, but also for this …

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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 …

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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 …

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Brazilian coach Sylvinho sworn in as Albanian citizen ahead of Euro 2024
7 months ago

Brazilian coach Sylvinho sworn in as Albanian citizen ahead of Euro 2024

Associated Press  

TIRANA, Albania — Albania coach Sylvinho, a Brazilian, and his assistants were sworn in as Albanian citizens Tuesday ahead of the European Championship. Sylvinho’s close Argentinian assistant Pablo Zabaleta and two Italians — Luca Laurenti and Gianluca Stesina — were sworn in at a ceremony in the city of Lushnja, 80 kilometers southwest of the capital Tirana, the Interior Ministry …

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EU, US urge Albania to keep vetting judges, prosecutors
2 years, 10 months ago

EU, US urge Albania to keep vetting judges, prosecutors

Associated Press  

TIRANA, Albania — The European Union and the United States on Tuesday urged Albania to pass a constitutional amendment to complete the vetting of the judiciary in its path toward becoming a member of the bloc’s one day. A judicial reform approved in 2016, following direct assistance from Brussels and Washington, has vetted hundreds of judges and prosecutors but some …

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