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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

The Independent UK

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.

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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

The Guardian - UK

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.

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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.

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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

The Independent UK

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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Albanian Opposition Demands Technocratic Cabinet Ahead Of Elections

Albanian opposition protests demand new government, sparking political tensions and calls for dialogue to avoid violence.

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6 of the best destinations for an affordable October half term holiday

Here’s where to go to keep the kids occupied without going over budget

The Independent UK

Albania's opposition violently interrupt parliament session after lawmaker is sentenced to prison

Albanian opposition lawmakers have violently disrupted a Parliament session to protest the imprisonment of a fellow legislator for alleged slander

The Independent UK

North Macedonia's EU Accession Bid Faces New Hurdle

Learn about North Macedonia's EU accession process setback due to a disagreement with Bulgaria and potential separate paths with Albania.

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Serbia-Albania joint bid with political history set to win hosting of soccer's Under-21 Euros

Serbia and Albania are set to co-host the men’s Under-21 European Championship in 2027 in a soccer project that aims to overcome political tensions

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The Guardian - UK

Meloni-themed restaurant opens near asylum-seeker camp in Albania

Trattoria Meloni contains 70 portraits of Italian PM and is near site where arrivals to the EU are processed

The Conversation

Starmer expresses interest in Italy’s migration approach – how different is it from the Rwanda plan?

One of Keir Starmer’s first actions as UK prime minister was to put an end to the controversial Rwanda asylum scheme. The plan, introduced by his predecessors, aimed to deter small boat crossings by sending those who reached the UK to Rwanda to have their claims assessed.

The Guardian - UK

Italy’s migrant pact with Albania makes no sense. So what’s the real reason Starmer is showing interest?

Britain’s prime minister knows such a plan won’t work. He’s cosying up with Giorgia Meloni for an entirely different reason, says professor in political theory Lea Ypi

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Premier says Albania will grant sovereignty to Bektashi Muslims in Tirana, similar to the Vatican

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced plans to transform the Tirana-based Bektashi Muslims into a sovereign state

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The Independent UK

Voices: Independent readers question Italy’s Albania scheme – but still want Starmer to act on migration

Under Giorgia Meloni’s plan, Albania will process asylum claims for Italy. Successful claimants will be moved to Italy, while those from safe countries will be returned home

The Independent UK

Voices: How would you rate Keir Starmer’s Labour government so far? Join The Independent Debate

Nearly half of Britons have voiced their disappointment with the new Labour government, following “sleaze” allegations, controversy over Sue Gray’s salary, and a heated debate over cuts to the winter fuel allowance. Now it’s time to have your say...

The Guardian - UK

Giorgia Meloni: Starmer showed great interest in our Albania migration deal

Britain promises to send £4m to back Italian crackdown on irregular migration

The Guardian - UK

Starmer puts ‘pragmatism’ before perceptions in meeting with Meloni

Some Labourites may see a hard-right populist but the British PM has an eye on the immigration policies of an ally

The Independent UK

Starmer shows ‘great interest’ in Italy’s plans to send migrants to Albania, says Meloni

Prime minister told Italian leader she had made ‘remarkable progress’ on migration at summit in Rome

Evening Standard

OPINION - Keir Starmer can learn lessons from Giorgia Meloni – but will he?

Italy has managed to reduce illegal immigration drastically this year and the British PM wants to know how it did it

The Independent UK

How has Italy reduced small boat arrivals by more than 60% in a year – and what is the Albania scheme?

Sir Keir Starmer says he is looking to Italy for answers on how to reduce Channel crossings

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