Wildfires rage in Albania as heatwave grips Balkans
Wildfires forced evacuations and reportedly destroyed several homes in Albania, as firefighters battled blazes across the country on Monday.
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Oil execs held in Albania over tax evasion case
The Chinese chief executive of Albania鈥檚 largest oil producer was refused bail on Wednesday, amid a tax evasion investigation involving several Bankers Petroleum executives, authorities said.
Top EU court rebukes Italy over Albania migrant transfers
The European Union鈥檚 top court on Friday backed Italian judges who questioned a list of 鈥榮afe countries鈥� drawn up by Rome to deport migrants to detention centres in Albania.
Albanians vote in election
Albanians headed to the polls on 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鈥檚 European Union ambitions.
Dozens of migrants leave Albania after Italian court ruling
Dozens of migrants left Albania in Italian custody on Saturday, after a ruling by judges in Rome struck a fresh blow to prime minister Giorgia Meloni鈥檚 embattled third-country migration centres...
Migrants from Italy arrive in Albania
Dozens of migrants arrived in Albania early on Tuesday, days after Italy resumed the transfer of asylum seekers to its maritime neighbour in a controversial programme that is under judicial review.
Albania to shut down TikTok for a year
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama announced Saturday that the government will shut down social network TikTok for at least a year starting at the beginning of 2025.
8 Egypt, Bangladesh nationals sent to Albania in Italy鈥檚 fresh bid to revive migrant deal
An Italian naval ship with eight migrants docked in Albania on Friday as Rome tried to salvage a controversial deal to outsource processing to its non-EU neighbour.
Italy鈥檚 govt seeks to save Albanian migrant deal
Italy鈥檚 hard-right government said it would pass a new law Monday to overcome legal opposition to a migrant deal with Albania, as prime minister Giorgia Meloni accused...
12 asylum seekers from Bangladesh, Egypt leave Albania for Italy after court rule
Twelve Bangladeshi and Egyptian men left Albania for Italy on Saturday after judges ruled against their detention in the non-EU nation under a controversial deal between Rome and Tirana.
Italy transfers 16 migrants to Albania, including 10 from Bangladesh
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.
Fans bring the noise, colour and fun to Euro 2024
Three years on from the soulless Euros, played amid sparse crowds and restricted travel due to coronavirus restrictions, Germany is hosting a football festival at Euro 2024 as fans from across the continent take over the country.
Spain complete perfect Euro 2024 group stage
An early Ferran Torres strike gave Spain's second-string side a 1-0 win over Albania on Monday as the three-time champions finished the Euro 2024 group stage with a perfect record and the defeat eliminated their opponents.
Serbia threaten to quit Euro 2024 over 'kill' chants
The head of the Serbian football association threatened to pull the team out of the European Championship over chants made during Wednesday's draw between Albania and Croatia.
Albania dent Croatia鈥檚 hopes
Albania left Croatia in danger of a group-stage exit from Euro 2024 after a thrilling 2-2 draw on Wednesday as Albania鈥檚 Klaus Gjasula scored at both ends, including...