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The Latest Breaking News from Albania

Afghans, Iranians and Eritreans most common small boat arrivals this year

Albanians account for 4% of the 2023 total so far, compared with 28% last year.

The Independent UK

Albania proposes a draft law on a contentious deal with Italy to jointly process asylum applications

The Albanian government has put forth a draft law on a contentious deal with Italy to jointly process some asylum applications of migrants arriving in Italy by sea

The Independent UK

Euro 2024 | Italy faces showdown with Ukraine in Euro 2024 qualifying. Albania and Slovenia well set to advance

Defending champ Italy needs strong finish to qualify for Euro 2024; Albania, Slovenia can secure group victories; Romania, Israel have outside chances. Twelve teams will qualify, eight already have; Netherlands, Hungary, Serbia best placed. Croatia, Italy in danger of not qualifying directly.

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Who has qualified for Euro 2024 - and which nations still could?

Gareth Southgate’s England team will be there once again but there’s all to play for in many other groups

The Independent UK

Albania's deal with Italy on migrants has been welcomed by many. But others are confused and angry

Some in the Western Balkans country saw it as reciprocation when the leaders of Albania and Italy announced a contentious agreement earlier this week to jointly process some asylum applications of migrants arriving by sea

The Independent UK

German chancellor Olaf Scholz agrees ‘historic’ stricter migration policy

Move comes hours after Italy unveils plan to build asylum reception centres in Albania for those arriving by sea

The Guardian - UK

Migration experts say Italy's deal to have Albania house asylum-seekers violates international law

Migration experts and activists are planning an agreement between Italy and Albania that would direct thousands of migrants to the Balkan nation while their asylum applications are under review

The Independent UK

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EU asks for more information on Meloni’s move to send asylum seekers to Albania after ‘practically zero notice’ of deal – as it happened

EU wants to discuss implications of deal after Italy announces new migration policy

The Guardian - UK

Italy to create asylum seeker centres in Albania, Giorgia Meloni says

Neighbouring country would house up to 3,000 people rescued at sea by Italian boats, with some exceptions for vulnerable groups

The Guardian - UK

Albania agrees to temporarily house migrants who reach Italy while their asylum bids are processed

Albania has agreed to temporarily give shelter to thousands of the migrants who reach Italy while Italian authorities process their asylum bids

The Independent UK

Pyramid of Tirana review – from tyrant’s monument to joyful symbol of modern Albania

A rundown brutalist symbol of Tirana’s communist legacy has been transformed by the architects of London’s disastrous Marble Arch Mound into a fun multispace venue that’s irreverent and liberating

The Guardian - UK

Albania's opposition tries to disrupt a parliament session in protest against ruling Socialists

Albanian opposition lawmakers have caused commotion in Parliament, trying to disrupt a session in protest against what they say is increasingly authoritarian rule by the governing Socialists

The Independent UK

Ireland seal Nations League promotion after rain delay, Spain hit Swiss for seven

The Republic of Ireland secured a place in the top tier of the next Women’s Nations League after an hour’s rain delay in Albania

The Guardian - UK

Former Albanian prime minister accused of corruption told to report to prosecutors, stay in country

An Albanian court has ruled that former prime minister Sali Berisha, who is accused of corruption, must report to prosecutors and not leave the country while his case is under investigation

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

A bullet for the bridegroom: Barry Lewis’s best photograph

‘The groom at this wedding in Albania had just been given a “trousseau bullet” from the bride’s father – to be used in the event of her desertion or infidelity’

Evening Standard

London's best Balkan restaurants, from Mystic Burek to the Lacy Nook

Giulia Crouch heads out in search of the capital's best Balkan treats, from baklava to burek and beyond

The Independent UK

Former Albanian prime minister says he's charged with corruption and money laundering in land deal

Albania’s former prime minister Sali Berisha says prosecutors have charged him with corruption and money laundering in connection with a land deal involving a Tirana property

The Independent UK

Albanian novelist Ismail Kadare awarded French Legion of Honor title by Macron

Albanian novelist Ismail Kadare has been awarded the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honor title by French President Emmanuel Macron

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EU - Balkan summit opens in Albania with 'greater convergence' on the agenda

Leaders from the Western Balkans and several European countries are meeting for an annual summit in the Albanian capital Tirana, with few concrete decisions expected amid heightened tensions across the region.

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war as it happened: Putin to meet Xi Jinping in Beijing in first visit outside former Soviet Union since March

Russian president and his Chinese counterpart will hold talks in Putin’s furthest visit since international arrest warrant issued in March

Radio France Internationale

Western Balkans' integration into EU in focus at Albania summit

French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to Albania on Monday to attend the latest Berlin Process Summit, focusing on closer cooperation between the European Union and the Western Balkan countries. Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Brussels is eager to strengthen its ranks, but significant barriers remain.

The Independent UK

European Union leaders to hold a summit with Western Balkans nations to discuss joining the bloc

Leaders from the European Union and the Western Balkans will hold an annual summit in Albania’s capital to discuss the path to membership in the bloc for the six countries of the region

The Independent UK

Cleverly travels to Albania amid UK efforts to tackle illegal migration

The annual Berlin Process Summit in the Albanian capital of Tirana will bring together Western Balkan and European leaders.

The Hindu

Spain, Norway hold up Scotland's Euro qualification

Scotland missed their first chance to seal a Euro 2024 berth as they lost to two late goals in Spain on Thursday as the third contender in Group A, Norway, won 4-0 in Cyprus.

Evening Standard

Armando Broja leaves Albania camp early as Chelsea plan for Arsenal match unfolds

Chelsea striker linked up with national team as part of bid to qualify for Euro 2024

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