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Should irregular migrants be deported to return hubs outside the EU?

Europe has proposed a controversial draft regulation on EU returns that presents return hubs outside the EU as innovative measures to reduce irregular migration. Does externalising the management of illegal migrants comply with EU human rights standards?

Euronews

Trafficking victims rejecting UK government support because they fear being deported

Nearly 6,000 victims of modern slavery chose not to be referred for help last year, new data shows

The Guardian - UK

Med5: Interior ministers call for strengthening of Frontex and agreements with third countries for returns

At their two-day summit in Naples, the interior ministers of the EU countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea called for a strengthening of the European Border and Coastguard Agency and for more action to combat irregular immigration.

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Italy transfers 40 rejected asylum seekers to detention centres in Albania

Legal experts and rights groups have raised alarm over the move, questioning its legality and accusing Italy of undermining asylum rights.

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Italy sends rejected migrants to detention centers in Albania

Italian authorities say 40 migrants with no permission to remain on Italian soil are being transferred from Italy to Albania

The Independent UK

Albania receives naval ship from Italy to boost military and NATO missions

Italy has donated a naval ship to Albania to help the country increase patrolling of its coastline and intensify its participation in NATO missions

The Independent UK

Kallas warns Albania of complex reforms but says its future is in the EU

Brussels decided in 2020 to start full membership negotiations with Albania, and talks began last October on how the Western Balkan country aligns with the EU in its fundamental principles.

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EU foreign policy chief warns Albania of difficult reforms in the bloc's membership path

The European Union’s foreign policy chief has hailed Albania’s “ambitious” agenda to close full membership negotiations in two years and also urged the country’s political parties to support difficult reforms ahead

The Independent UK

Albanian Migrants Abandon Small Boats in Stunning £23K Smuggling Scheme Shake-Up

Some Albanian migrants are reportedly abandoning the usual dinghy crossings and switching to lorries as people smugglers shift tactics to avoid being caught.

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Government working ‘very closely’ with Italy over processing migrants

Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni told the summit the nation’s deal with Albania to process claims offshore had ‘gained increasing consensus’.

The Independent UK

Terrorist claims he will be ‘executed by gangsters’ if deported to Albania

Home Office lawyers say Maksim Cela should be deported.

Evening Standard

Automotive Fair Albania highlights classic cars and boosts Tirana tourism

The Automotive Fair Albania in Tirana features classic cars, blending nostalgia with modern trends and promoting road safety, green mobility and innovation.

Euronews

Italy approves new decree to use Albania migration centres as repatriation hubs

Under the new decree, two centres in Albania will now also house migrants who arrived in Italy, had their asylum request rejected and received a deportation order.

Euronews

Albania’s Orthodox Church inaugurates its new Archbishop Joan

Albania’s Orthodox Church has held an inauguration ceremony for its new Archbishop Joan, who succeeded Archbishop Anastasios following his death in January

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Italy approves new decree to use Albanian migration centers as 'repatriation' hubs

Italy's far-right-led government has approved a new decree that allows the use of centers opened in Albania for asylum seekers’ fast-track processing also as “repatriation” hubs, in line with a recent EU proposal

International Business Times

Italy Tries To Fill Its Albanian Migrant Centres After Legal Woes

Italy's hard-right government said Friday it would use its Albanian migrant centres for people awaiting deportation, the latest attempt to salvage a costly scheme frozen for months by legal challenges.

The National (Scotland)

Rangers' Bajrami in social media dig after being dropped by international boss

Rangers' Nedim Bajrami has taken to social media following reports that he wasn't happy after being left out of Albania's lineup against Andorra.

The Independent UK

Inside Thomas Tuchel’s first England camp – and how the players really feel

Tuchel and his staff have now debriefed after opening victories over Albania and Latvia

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Time is not on Tuchel’s side to raise England’s tempo before the World Cup

New head coach must find a way to focus Jude Bellingham and bring Premier League style to international stage

Euronews

What will a new defence agreement in southeastern Europe mean for the region?

The military deal signed by Albania, Croatia and Kosovo has angered Serbia at a time of growing concern over defence capabilities across the continent.

The Independent UK

Thomas Tuchel impressed by England attitude and vows they will ‘get stronger’

England brushed aside Albania and Latvia in Tuchel’s first two games.

Evening Standard

England winners and losers: Myles Lewis-Skelly influential in a bad week for Tottenham star

Reece James back in the mix to start at right-back but Dean Henderson suffers setback in bid to be No1

Evening Standard

Marc Guehi addresses shock Thomas Tuchel snub after England return: 'Not pressure, just motivation'

Crystal Palace defender was surprisingly left out against Albania before playing the full 90 minutes of Latvia win at Wembley

The Independent UK

Your questions on Tuchel’s England answered – from the best midfield to Rashford ‘criticism’

ASK ME ANYTHING: Tuchel's England era began with a controlled yet uninspiring win over Albania, raising key questions — answered here by chief football writer Miguel Delaney — on squad selection, tactical evolution, and whether his vision can unlock the team’s full potential

Evening Standard

England vs Latvia LIVE: World Cup qualifier result, latest updates and reaction after win for Tuchel's side

Another comfortable night for Three Lions as first camp under Tuchel ends with two victories

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