Albania
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy arrives in Albania for southeastern Europe summit
Feb 28 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in the Albanian capital of Tirana, where he will attend a summit with…
Opposition protesters hurl petrol bombs at Albania government building
Opposition protesters pelted Albania's government building with petrol bombs and rocks late on Tuesday, accusing state officials of involvement in organised crime…
UN rights chief voices concerns over Italy-Albania migrant pact
A deal allowing Italy to build reception camps in Albania for thousands of migrants arriving by sea raises concerns about arbitrary detention…
Albanian opposition leader faces arrest after immunity lifted
TIRANA, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Albania's parliament voted on Thursday to lift the immunity of opposition leader Sali Berisha after his indictment…
Albania’s top court suspends ratification of migrant pact with Italy, citing constitutional review
Albania's top court suspends ratification of migrant pact with Italy, citing constitutional review.
Italy PM says deal with Albania on migrants could serve as blueprint
A deal reached this month by Italy with Albania to build centres for migrants coming ashore by sea could serve as a…
Italy-Albania migrants deal does not breach EU law, Brussels says
A deal allowing Italy to build reception camps in Albania for thousands of migrants arriving by sea does not breach EU law…
Albania to host no more than 3,000 migrants under deal with Italy
ROME, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Albania will hold no more than 3,000 migrants at any one time under a deal announced this…
Italy’s migrant deal with Albania faces rights hurdles and red tape
By Angelo Amante and Alvise Armellini Italy's government is hailing as "historic" a plan to send seaborne migrants to Albania, but experts…
Albanian prosecutors charge former Prime Minister Sali Berisha in corruption probe
TIRANA (Reuters) - Albanian prosecutors have charged former Prime Minister Sali Berisha and his son-in-law on corruption charges over a land deal…
Italian FM Tajani: We want Albania in EU before 2030
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani told visiting Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama at the foreign ministry Wednesday that Italy wants to see the…
Italian tourists flock to Albania in key boost for economy
By Fatos Bytyci and Florion Goga SARANDA, Albania (Reuters) - A waiter in an Albanian restaurant in the coastal resort town of…