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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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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 …

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UNHCR to monitor implementation of Italy-Albania accord to ensure migrants’ asylum rights respected
4 months, 1 week ago

UNHCR to monitor implementation of Italy-Albania accord to ensure migrants’ asylum rights respected

Associated Press  

ROME — The U.N. refugee agency, which has expressed serious concerns about Italy’s deal to process some migrants’ asylum requests at holding centers in Albania, has agreed to monitor the first three months of the agreement. But the agency said in a statement on Wednesday that it had agreed to monitor its execution to help “safeguard the rights and dignity …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Balkan region hit by major power outage during heatwave
6 months ago

Balkan region hit by major power outage during heatwave

Al Jazeera  

Cause of blackout remains unknown, but early indications point to spike in electricity use due to severe heat enveloping the region. A major electricity blackout has hit Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania and most of Croatia’s Adriatic coast, leaving people sweltering in the middle of a severe heatwave. “The exact cause of the blackout is still unknown, but we presume …

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Euro 2024: Defending champion Italy opens campaign with narrow 2-1 win against Albania
6 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024: Defending champion Italy opens campaign with narrow 2-1 win against Albania

The Hindu  

Italy recovered from the shock of conceding the fastest goal ever scored at a European Championship to beat Albania 2-1 on Saturday as Alessandro Bastoni and Nicolo Barella ensured the defending champion made a winning start. Tens of thousands of raucous, red-shirted Albania fans had the Dortmund BVB Stadion rocking when Nedim Bajrami blasted home from an angle after 23 …

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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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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy pleads for more ammunition at Albania summit of southeastern European nations
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy pleads for more ammunition at Albania summit of southeastern European nations

Associated Press  

TIRANA, Albania — Ukraine’s president pleaded Wednesday for more ammunition to repel Russian advances as he co-hosted a summit with Albania’s government to build further support for Kyiv among southeastern European countries while signs of war fatigue grow. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that increasing the supply of armaments, and especially ammunition, was paramount for Ukraine just over two years …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Albanian tourism minister seeks high-end visitors for Europe’s bargain nation
11 months, 1 week ago

Albanian tourism minister seeks high-end visitors for Europe’s bargain nation

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But the nation’s tourism minister insists: “We are aiming for high-end tourism in Albania.” Mirela Kumbaro, whose brief also includes …

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The leaders of Italy, the UK and Albania meet in Rome to hold talks on migration
1 year ago

The leaders of Italy, the UK and Albania meet in Rome to hold talks on migration

Associated Press  

ROME — The leaders of Italy and the U.K. agreed on Saturday to tackle irregular migration to Europe, pledging to intensify cooperation in the fight against human trafficking. Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni and U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who held talks in Rome, were also joined by Albanian counterpart Edi Rama, who is seen as a key ally in the …

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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 …

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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  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Migration experts and activists on …

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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 …

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Nearly half a ton of cocaine seized in Albania, 10 arrested
2 years ago

Nearly half a ton of cocaine seized in Albania, 10 arrested

Associated Press  

TIRANA, Albania — Albanian authorities on Friday said they have seized 430 kilograms of cocaine in a coordinated operation with neighboring Montenegro and other law enforcement international institutions. Albania’s corruption and organized crime squad said 10 Albanian nationals were arrested after the cocaine was found hidden in a shipment of some 24 tons of fertilizer. Police sequestered the cocaine hidden …

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International Friendly 2022 Spain vs Albania LIVE Streaming: When and Where to Watch Online, TV Telecast, Team News
2 years, 8 months ago

International Friendly 2022 Spain vs Albania LIVE Streaming: When and Where to Watch Online, TV Telecast, Team News

News 18  

Spain are set to play host to Albania on Sunday in an international friendly at the Estadi Cornellà-El Prat. Spain played its last international fixture in November last year when they defeated Janne Andersson’s Sweden 1-0 in their last FIFA World Cup Qualifiers match to finish Group B as table toppers and in the process qualified for the colossal event. …

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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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FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Harry Kane ends England goal drought to sink Albania
3 years, 8 months ago

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Harry Kane ends England goal drought to sink Albania

Firstpost  

This was the England captain Kane’s first international goal since he scored against Kosovo 500 days ago in November 2019. Tirana: Harry Kane ended his six-game England goal drought as he inspired a 2-0 win in Albania in Sunday’s World Cup qualifier. Kane also set up Mason Mount’s second half goal as England made it two successive Group I victories …

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