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Starmer announces migration ‘return hubs’ on Albania visit, but Albania doesn’t want them – what’s going on?

Keir Starmer became the first British prime minister to visit Albania since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1921. During the visit, he announced that the UK plans to set up “return hubs” for asylum seekers whose claims are rejected by the UK.

The Conversation

Albania's Rama Gives Showman's Welcome To Europe's Leaders

Kneeling to greet Italy's Giorgia Meloni and gripping France's Emmanuel Macron in a bro hug, Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama hosted Europe's leaders Friday with his showman's panache undampened by torrential rain.

International Business Times

Starmer digs himself into a hole in Tirana while Tories froth about a flag

Keir was supposed to be here for a deal on an asylum returns hub but his towering host had a surprise in store

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Starmer reveals plans to send refused asylum seekers to overseas ‘return hubs’

PM proposes use of third countries during visit to Albania, which rules out role in any such UK scheme

The Guardian - UK

Britain says it's talking with some countries to set up migrant return hubs

Britain's prime minister says his government is talking with several countries to host rejected asylum seekers as they wait to be deported

The Independent UK

UK to begin talks on return hubs for failed asylum seekers

The announcement comes in the same week that the number of people crossing the Channel in small boats passed 12,000 for the year.

The Independent UK

Starmer to announce new crackdown on people smugglers on visit to Albania

The visit marks another attempt by Sir Keir to get a grip on the agenda and bring the fight to Reform UK

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Albania's prime minister thanks voters for landslide win and pledges EU membership by 2030

Albania's prime minister has thanked hundreds of thousands of voters who supported his Socialist Party in the last parliamentary elections, backing his pledge to take the country into the European Union in five years

The Independent UK

Albanian preliminary polls results show a clear win for the ruling Socialists

Preliminary results in Albania’s parliamentary elections give a clear victory to the ruling Socialist Party which attracted voters supporting the country’s uphill effort to join the European Union and Prime Minister Edi Rama’s bid for a fourth term

The Independent UK

Edi Rama set to win record fourth term as PM in Albania elections

Socialists sail towards victory with 94% of votes counted in poll seen as pivotal to country’s hopes of joining EU

The Guardian - UK

Albania and Montenegro could join the EU before the others, Costa tells Euronews

Expanding to the Western Balkans is once again one of the EU's priorities, European Council President António Costa told Euronews in an interview. He begins a tour of the region on Tuesday.

Euronews

Albanians Vote In Election Seen As Key Test Of EU Path

Albanians were voting Sunday to decide whether to give Prime Minister Edi Rama a fourth term or side with his longstanding rival in an election seen as crucial for the country's European Union ambitions.

International Business Times

Albania elections: Prime Minister Edi Rama seeks fourth term in office

Polls show Rama, who has promised EU membership in the next five years, has a commanding lead over his old rival Sali Berisha, who has been weakened by a corruption probe.

Euronews

Albania’s PM tries for fourth term with promise of joining Europe

This election cycle sees 2,046 candidates from 11 political groups

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Al Jazeera

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.

Radio France Internationale

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.

The Independent UK

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

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.

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The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

North Macedonia fire: Everything we know about nightclub blaze in Kocani town

The Pulse nightclub is currently under investigation for licensing and safety provisions

The Independent UK

Albanian opposition protests TikTok ban alleging censorship ahead of election

Albania’s opposition has protested the left-wing government’s decision to shut down TikTok, calling the move censorship ahead of May 11 parliamentary elections

The Independent UK

European country shuts down TikTok for a year over violence among children concerns

Albanian is closingTikTok for 12 months, blaming it for inciting violence and bullying

International Business Times

Albania To Shut Down TikTok In Coming Days

Albanian authorities said Thursday they were moving to shut down TikTok in the coming days, following through on a ban announced in December.

The Independent UK

Jared Kushner gets the green light on his $1.4 billion luxury hotel project in Albania

Project involves building luxury hotel complex at small abandoned military base on island off Albanian coast

Digital Camera World

Could banning TikTok make schools safer? Albania Prime Minister says apps are “taking our children hostage”

TikTok is now banned in Albania for one year, with 90 percent of parents supporting the measure

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