The Latest Breaking News from Albania

Albanian Migrants Abandon Small Boats in Stunning £23K Smuggling Scheme Shake-Up

Some Albanian migrants are reportedly abandoning the usual dinghy crossings and switching to lorries as people smugglers shift tactics to avoid being caught.

The Fashion Central · Apr 5, 2025

Government working ‘very closely’ with Italy over processing migrants

Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni told the summit the nation’s deal with Albania to process claims offshore had ‘gained increasing consensus’.

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2025

Terrorist claims he will be ‘executed by gangsters’ if deported to Albania

Home Office lawyers say Maksim Cela should be deported.

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2025

Italy Tries To Fill Its Albanian Migrant Centres After Legal Woes

Italy's hard-right government said Friday it would use its Albanian migrant centres for people awaiting deportation, the latest attempt to salvage a costly scheme frozen for months by legal challenges.

International Business Times · Mar 28, 2025

Rangers' Bajrami in social media dig after being dropped by international boss

Rangers' Nedim Bajrami has taken to social media following reports that he wasn't happy after being left out of Albania's lineup against Andorra.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 27, 2025

Inside Thomas Tuchel’s first England camp – and how the players really feel

Tuchel and his staff have now debriefed after opening victories over Albania and Latvia

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025

Time is not on Tuchel’s side to raise England’s tempo before the World Cup

New head coach must find a way to focus Jude Bellingham and bring Premier League style to international stage

The Guardian - UK · Mar 25, 2025

What will a new defence agreement in southeastern Europe mean for the region?

The military deal signed by Albania, Croatia and Kosovo has angered Serbia at a time of growing concern over defence capabilities across the continent.

Euronews · Mar 25, 2025

Thomas Tuchel impressed by England attitude and vows they will ‘get stronger’

England brushed aside Albania and Latvia in Tuchel’s first two games.

The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025

England winners and losers: Myles Lewis-Skelly influential in a bad week for Tottenham star

Reece James back in the mix to start at right-back but Dean Henderson suffers setback in bid to be No1

Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2025