The Latest Breaking News from Albania

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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...

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