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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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Italian Navy Ship Transfers Migrants To Albania

Italian navy ship transfers migrants to Albania for processing, sparking mixed reactions. Italy's decreased migrant arrivals and fast-track repatriation fo...

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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

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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.

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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

The Guardian - UK

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 Weekly

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

Cycling News

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.

International Business Times

Chirag Chikkara becomes only third Indian to win gold at U23 World Wrestling Championships

NEW DELHI: Chirag Chikkara became just the third Indian to win the Under-23 world championship as India won nine medals in the age group event in Tirana, Albania, including gold and silver.

The Times of India

WFI withdraws India from World Championship, writes to UWW about government interference

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Wednesday withdrew the Indian team from the World Championship, conveying to world governing body, UWW, that the sports ministry is interfering with its autonomy. The senior World Championship in 12 non-Olympic categories is scheduled to be held in Tirana, Albania from October 28.

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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

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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

Radio France Internationale

Italian court rules outsourced migrant detentions in Albania illegal

Twelve Bangladeshi and Egyptian men left Albania for Italy on Saturday after judges ruled against their detention in the non-EU nation under a controversial deal between Rome and Tirana. Italy's Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi said the administration would appeal the court's decision.

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Italian Navy Ship Returns Migrants From Albania

Italian navy ship transports migrants from Albania to Italy following court ruling on detention. Challenges to Italy-Albania agreement on hosting rescued m...

The Independent UK

First migrants sent to Albania for processing are returned to Italy

An Italian navy ship has taken back to Italy the first 12 migrants from newly opened asylum processing centers in Albania following a court decision in Rome

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