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The Latest Breaking News from Albania

How has the UNSC voted since the beginning of Israel’s war on Gaza?

The US vetoed a Gaza ceasefire draft resolution; here are all the other Gaza resolutions the Security Council voted on.

Al Jazeera

Nations League: Gyökeres scores four for Sweden in rout of Azerbaijan

The Sporting forward produced a goalscoring masterclass in 6-0 win, while Ukraine reached the League A/B playoffs after they beat Albania 2-1

The Guardian - UK

Italy’s Albania asylum deal has become a political disaster for Giorgia Meloni

Pact hailed as EU migration breakthrough in tatters after judges rule asylum seekers must be transferred to Italy

The Guardian - UK

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Court ruling is setback for Italy’s plan to send asylum seekers to Albania

Under the deal, people from ‘safe’ countries are to be held in Albania while their claims for asylum are processed.

Al Jazeera

Italian judges strike another blow against Meloni’s Albania asylum deal

Far-right government angrily condemns ruling that seven men detained in Albania must be transferred to Italy

The Guardian - UK

One of 8 migrants sent to Albania returned to Italy

One of the eight migrants brought for processing in an Albanian center after being intercepted in international waters has returned to Italy after being deemed “vulnerable.”

The Independent UK

2025 Giro d'Italia expected to start in Albania as negotiations continue

Albanian government reportedly looking to lower the fee to host Italian Grand Tour

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Albania Inspects Ship Suspected Of Carrying Hazardous Waste

Albanian authorities inspect Turkish ship suspected of carrying hazardous waste; NGO raises concerns about illegal smuggling. Prime Minister defends shipme...

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First-of-its-kind deep-sea ‘ghost’ shark with rare genetic disorder caught

Rare angular rough shark caught off Albanian coast

The Independent UK

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

An Italian navy ship has arrived at the Albanian port of Shengjin with eight migrants who will be processed there after they were intercepted in international waters

The Independent UK

Incredibly rare, ghostly white shark discovered off Albania

A ghostly white angular roughshark found near Sazan Island, Albania, is the first example of leucism ever recorded in the species.

LiveScience

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

An Italian naval ship carrying migrants was en route Wednesday to Albania to have asylum applications processed under a five-year deal to handle asylum claims outside the European Union’s borders that has already hit a legal roadblock

The Independent UK

We skied three countries in one day: a backcountry tour of the Balkans

Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro converge in the Accursed Mountains, offering skiing days where you see more countries than you do other skiers

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Cycling Weekly

Forget Spain and France, your next touring trip should be in Albania

Hungry for a touring destination less ordinary, Simon Thomas sets the controls for southern Albania and North Macedonia

Cycling News

Giro d'Italia postpones 2025 route presentation as Albanian start appears in doubt

Italian Grand Tour could be hit by political fallout after failed immigration policy

International Business Times

Ship With Suspected Toxic Waste Returns To Albania

A ship carrying hundreds of tonnes of possibly toxic industrial waste returned to Albania's largest seaport of Durres on Monday, months after setting sail to dispose of the material in Thailand.

The Independent UK

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

A top European Union official has refused to be drawn on an opinion of an agreement between Italy and Albania to process some migrants in centers set up in the tiny Western Balkan country, saying only that it was being closely monitored

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Former Albanian President Ilir Meta Arrested On Corruption Charges

Former Albanian President Ilir Meta's arrest on corruption charges raises concerns about political instability in the Balkans.

International Business Times

EU Chief Starts Balkans Tour, Says Enlargement 'Top Priority'

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday pledged that membership expansion would be high on the Brussels agenda, as she arrived in Albania at the start of a tour of six Balkan nations hoping to join the bloc.

The Independent UK

A court says former Albanian president Meta must stay in custody during corruption investigation

An Albanian court has ruled that former President Ilir Meta should stay in custody while the left-wing Freedom Party leader faces allegations of corruption, money laundering and the hiding of personal income and property

The Independent UK

European Commission chief assures Western Balkans of the bloc's enlargement progress

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has reassured the Western Balkan countries that the enlargement of the trade bloc remained one of its priorities

International Business Times

Italy PM Seeks To Save Albanian Migrant Deal Amid Spat With Judges

Italy's hard-right government passed a new law Monday to overcome legal opposition to a migrant deal with Albania, as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni accused judges of political bias.

The Guardian - UK

Meloni’s government passes new law to save Albania migration transfer policy

Move by Italian PM overturns ruling by a Rome court that could have blocked deal to curb migrant arrivals

The Independent UK

Albania's former president Meta is arrested for alleged money laundering, his party says

Albania’s left-wing Freedom Party says its leader and former Albanian president Ilir Meta has been arrested on alleged money laundering charges

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