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Albania votes in general elections as PM Edi Rama seeks a fourth term

A weary electorate votes in parliamentary elections after campaign dominated by EU hopes and political corruption.

Al Jazeera · May 11, 2025

Albania election a litmus test for EU accession amid deep divides

Albanians head to the polls on Sunday for legislative elections seen as crucial to gauging the country's democratic development, and its progress towards its goal of a European future.

Radio France Internationale · May 11, 2025

'Irregular sprint' lands best young rider Francesco Busatto first yellow card of Giro d'Italia, but he retains white jersey

Italian punished for 'blow from the elbow and blow from the head two times during the sprint', according to jury report

Cycling News · May 10, 2025

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Britons increasingly swapping Med’s busy hotspots for ‘destination dupes’

TikTok trend is inspiring tourists to seek out cheaper locations such as Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2025

'I was getting so bloated I was struggling to breathe properly' – Stomach problems ruin Giro d'Italia debut for Ethan Hayter

British champion struggles around opening day in Albania, with chances for the stage 2 time trial now looking slim

Cycling News · May 9, 2025

Giro d'Italia 2025 - Stage 2 time trial start times

Niklas Märkl heads off first for the 13.7-kilometre individual time trial in Tirana, Albania

Cycling News · May 9, 2025

Mads Pedersen takes pink for first time with Giro d’Italia stage one win in Albania

Mads Pedersen triumphs in Tirana to pull on the maglia rosa for the first time

The Independent UK · May 9, 2025

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Pedersen takes leader's pink jersey in Giro opener

Mats Pedersen took the leader's pink jersey, winning the opening stage of the Giro d'Italia in Albania, but Aussie star Jay Vine suffered a crash.

AAP · May 9, 2025

Who is leading the Giro d’Italia? Maglia rosa and general classification standings

Veteran Diego Ulissi is in the leader’s pink jersey after stage eight

The Independent UK · May 9, 2025

Giro d'Italia: Mads Pedersen edges Wout van Aert to win stage 1 and claim first pink jersey

Movistar's Orluis Aular third in bunch sprint finish on opening Albanian stage

Cycling News · May 9, 2025

Belgium? AlUla? Abu Dhabi? Where will the Giro d'Italia head next after Albanian start?

'We would be very happy to come back to Belgium' says RCS Sport managing director Paolo Bellino

Cycling News · May 9, 2025

Giro d’Italia LIVE: Mads Pedersen takes pink for first time with stage one win in Albania

Mads Pedersen triumphs in Tirana to pull on the maglia rosa for the first time

The Independent UK · May 9, 2025

Why is the Tour de France starting in Barcelona? Everything you need to know about overseas Grand Tour starts

It's not the first time the Tour has started abroad, and it likely won't be the last

Cycling Weekly · May 8, 2025

How to watch the Giro d'Italia 2025: live stream the UCI World Tour stage race online

With no Pogacar, the race for the Maglia Rosa will be wide open this year. Here’s how to watch the UCI World Tour stage race online, including start times, platforms

Tom’s Guide · May 7, 2025

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Cycling News · May 7, 2025

A very different Giro d'Italia - How will the absence of Tadej Pogačar shape this year's race?

No Pogačar or Jonas Vingegaard makes for a wide-open, dynamic Italian Grand Tour

Cycling News · May 6, 2025

'You go to races with multiple leaders' - Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe confirms Giro d'Italia team determined to seize the maglia rosa

Two Giro winners and last year's runner-up amongst strong team heading to Albania

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2025

Giro d’Italia to pay tribute to Pope Francis with stage start in Vatican City

The Italian grand tour begins in Albania on 9 May

Euronews · Apr 23, 2025

Should irregular migrants be deported to return hubs outside the EU?

Europe has proposed a controversial draft regulation on EU returns that presents return hubs outside the EU as innovative measures to reduce irregular migration. Does externalising the management of illegal migrants comply with EU human rights standards?

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The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2025

Trafficking victims rejecting UK government support because they fear being deported

Nearly 6,000 victims of modern slavery chose not to be referred for help last year, new data shows

Euronews · Apr 12, 2025

Med5: Interior ministers call for strengthening of Frontex and agreements with third countries for returns

At their two-day summit in Naples, the interior ministers of the EU countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea called for a strengthening of the European Border and Coastguard Agency and for more action to combat irregular immigration.

Euronews · Apr 11, 2025

Italy transfers 40 rejected asylum seekers to detention centres in Albania

Legal experts and rights groups have raised alarm over the move, questioning its legality and accusing Italy of undermining asylum rights.

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2025

Italy sends rejected migrants to detention centers in Albania

Italian authorities say 40 migrants with no permission to remain on Italian soil are being transferred from Italy to Albania

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025

Albania receives naval ship from Italy to boost military and NATO missions

Italy has donated a naval ship to Albania to help the country increase patrolling of its coastline and intensify its participation in NATO missions

Euronews · Apr 8, 2025

Kallas warns Albania of complex reforms but says its future is in the EU

Brussels decided in 2020 to start full membership negotiations with Albania, and talks began last October on how the Western Balkan country aligns with the EU in its fundamental principles.

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025

EU foreign policy chief warns Albania of difficult reforms in the bloc's membership path

The European Union’s foreign policy chief has hailed Albania’s “ambitious” agenda to close full membership negotiations in two years and also urged the country’s political parties to support difficult reforms ahead

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