Europe News Italy sends 40 rejected asylum seekers to Albania detention centres Legal experts and rights groups have raised alarm over the move, questioning its legality and accusing Italy of undermining asylum rights. 11/04/2025
Europe News Kallas says Albania faces tricky reforms but 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. 08/04/2025
Europe News Starmer blames lack of joint action for UK migrant arrivals by boat Despite law-enforcement cooperation with France and work with authorities in other countries along the migrant route, more than 6,600 people crossed the Channel in the first three months of this year, the highest number on record. 31/03/2025
No Comment Automotive Fair Albania showcases classic cars, boosts tourism The Automotive Fair Albania in Tirana features classic cars, blending nostalgia with modern trends and promoting road safety, green mobility and innovation. 31/03/2025
Europe News Italy approves use of Albania migration centres as repatriation hubs Under the new decree, two centres in Albania will now also house migrants who arrived in Italy, had their asylum request rejected and received a deportation order. 29/03/2025
Focus Global Baku Forum 2025: Leaders address security and stability In partnership with Azpromo In this episode of Focus, we attended the 12th Baku Global Forum, where over 50 world leaders and experts gathered in Azerbaijan to discuss global security, EU integration and post-conflict reconstruction amid shifting geopolitical dynamics. 24/03/2025
Europe News EU Parliament approves new offices in Moldova and Albania The European parliament approved the establishment of new offices in Moldova and Albania on Monday, 10 March, in an attempt to boost its presence in Southeastern and Eastern Europe. 10/03/2025
Focus Albania highlights tourism prospects at ITB Berlin In this episode of Focus, we’re at ITB Berlin, the world’s largest travel trade show, where Albania is showcasing its tourism sector. With a growing number of visitors, the country is focusing on expanding its tourism infrastructure while balancing sustainability. 07/03/2025
Italy Italian court refers asylum seekers case to ECJ in challenge to Meloni The Italian appeals court refused to approve the speedy expulsion of 43 asylum seekers detained in Albania under a controversial migration deal. 31/01/2025
Albania Ship with 49 migrants on board arrives in Albania from Italy An Italian navy ship arrived Tuesday in Albania with 49 migrants who were intercepted in international waters. Their asylum applications are set to be handled by processing centres in Albania. 28/01/2025
Albania Afghans in Albania face uncertainty as Trump suspends refugee program US President Donald Trump has suspended a policy that would have allowed Afghan refugees who fulfill certain criteria to resettle in the US. 28/01/2025
Europe News Italy resumes policy of sending its unwanted migrants to Albania A navy ship is now sailing to Shengjin in Albania with dozens of migrants on board, mostly from Egypt and Bangladesh, which are deemed safe countries. 26/01/2025
Green News Italy will take wind and solar energy from Albania via Adriatic seabed The UAE is lending technology and expertise for the project. 15/01/2025
Europe News Albania's one-year TikTok ban met with anger among young users Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Saturday that TikTok would be blocked in the new year, blaming the platform for rising incidents of violence and bullying, especially among young people. 23/12/2024
Tech News Albania to ban TikTok for one year, blaming it for youth violence There has been increasing concern from Albanian parents after reports of children taking knives and other objects to school to use in quarrels or cases of bullying promoted by content they see on the platform. 21/12/2024
Serbia UEFA fines Serbian football association for fans' racist behaviour Sanctions include thousands of euros in fines and the partial closure of its stadium for an upcoming home game. 13/12/2024
No Comment Protests rock Albanian capital, calling for PM’s resignation Opposition lawmakers and supporters brought Albania’s capital, Tirana, to a standstill on Tuesday, blocking major roads and demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama’s government. 27/11/2024
Europe News Albanian opposition protests against government corruption in Tirana The protesters demand the government be replaced by a technocratic caretaker cabinet until the 2025 parliamentary elections. 27/11/2024
Europe News Italy's president rebukes Elon Musk for interfering in migration row The tech billionaire had waded in on the latest court ruling setback to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's flagship immigration scheme with Albania. 14/11/2024
World News Elon Musk comments on Italian migrant case 'These judges must go' On Monday, the Court of Rome once again suspended the detention of migrants that were to be sent by Italy to Albania for processing. 13/11/2024