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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

The Independent UK

Blow to Meloni’s Albania deal as court orders asylum seekers’ return to Italy

Judges’ decision on 12 men held in Italian migration hub in Albania also casts doubt on EU’s hardline plans

The Guardian - UK

A court in Italy rejects the outsourced detention of the first migrants sent to Albania

A court in Italy has ruled against the right-wing government’s move to detain 12 migrants at newly opened centers in Albania

The Independent UK

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Italy Judges Reject First Migrant Detentions In Albania

Italian judges ruled Friday against the detention of the first migrants sent for processing in Albania, dealing a major blow to a flagship policy of Giorgia Meloni's hard-right government.

International Business Times

EU considers offshore centres for deportees as it hardens on migration

Idea of ‘return hubs’ gains traction after mainstream EU politicians were unnerved by rise of far right

The Guardian - UK

Why immigration is back on the European Union’s agenda

The new mood to tighten laws is driven in large part by the success of far-right parties, in power in seven countries

The Guardian - UK

First wave of asylum-seekers from Italy arrive in Albania under 2023 migrant deal

A naval ship carrying migrants intercepted in Italian waters has docked in Albania, nearly a year after Rome and Tirana reached a controversial deal to process asylum-seekers.

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Italy sends first asylum seekers to Albania under controversial deal

Rome boasts of deal processing asylum seekers outside EU. Critics complain of ‘cruel experiment’ that undermines rights.

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Italian Navy Ship Brings Migrants To Albanian Processing Centers

Italy and Albania collaborate on migrant processing centers in Albania, with asylum applications in Italy. Decrease in migrant arrivals via central Mediter...

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2025 Giro d'Italia and Giro d'Italia Women routes to be revealed on November 12

Men's race expected to start in Albania and end in Rome

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First Migrants Arrive In Albania Under Contested Italy Deal

A ship carrying migrants intercepted in Italian waters docked Wednesday in Albania, nearly a year after Rome and Tirana reached a controversial deal to process asylum seekers trying to reach Europe.

International Business Times

First Italian ship with 16 intercepted migrants docks at Albanian port to process asylum request

An Italian navy ship docked at the Albanian port of Shengjin to bring the first group of 16 migrants intercepted in international waters

The Independent UK

Von der Leyen to ask EU leaders to explore using ‘return hubs’ for migrants

European Commission president cites Italy-Albania deal as possible model for reducing irregular arrivals to Europe

The Guardian - UK

Italian PM Hails 'Courageous' Albania Migrant Deal

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday brushed aside criticism of a controversial deal to send migrants for processing in Albania, a European first which other European leaders are watching closely.

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The Independent UK

Albania says only Italy is allowed to operate migrant asylum centers in the country

Albania’s prime minister says his government turned down many requests from other European Union countries to take in thousands of asylum-seekers but made an exception for Italy

The Independent UK

A festival took me to the ‘Maldives of Europe’ – and I found out why it’s the next tourist favourite

More than a decade after her first visit, Maya Oppenheim returns to Albania as the country is on the rise as a travel spot – discovering raw beauty, rich culture and off-the-beaten-path allure that’s hard to resist

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Italy Transfers First Group Of Migrants To Albania

Italy transfers first group of migrants to Albania for offshore asylum processing, facing mixed reactions. UNHCR oversees the process. Italy to incur 670 m...

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Italy sends the first ship with migrants to Albania as rights groups warn of a dangerous precedent

Italy is transferring the first group of migrants to Albania as part of a contentious plan to process thousands of asylum-seekers outside its borders

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Italy Begins Landmark Migrant Transfers To Albania

Italy on Monday began transferring migrants intercepted in the Mediterranean to centres in Albania in a European first that has sparked criticism from human rights groups.

The Guardian - UK

Italy sends first asylum seekers to Albania under controversial pact

Men from countries deemed safe are transferred to Albania to have asylum claims processed

The Guardian - UK

Italian migration centres open in Albania under controversial deal

Fears agreement will set dangerous EU precedent with up to 3,000 men a month held during asylum processing

Radio France Internationale

EU weighs creating migrant 'return hubs' to speed up deportations

EU ministers met this week to discuss "innovative" ways to deport more undocumented migrants and rejected asylum seekers, including controversial plans to set up dedicated return centres outside the bloc.

International Business Times

Erdogan Says Gaza 'Shame Of Humanity', Calls For Permanent Ceasfire

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan renewed his attacks on Israel as he arrived in Tirana Thursday, the first stop of a Balkans tour that will also take him to Serbia.

The Independent UK

These are the holiday destinations that have seen the biggest drop in flight price this year

The costs of tickets have fallen when flying from the UK to destinations as far away as Japan

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Italy To Open Migrant Processing Centers In Albania In October

Italy and Albania to open migrant processing centers in October to combat human trafficking and streamline asylum applications.

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