Albania

Country in Southeast Europe

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Albania, officially the Republic of Albania, is a country in Southeast Europe. It is located in the Balkans, on the Adriatic and Ionian Seas within the Mediterranean Sea, and shares land borders with Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, North Macedonia to the east and Greece to the south. With an area of 28,748 km² (11,100 sq mi), it has a varied range of climatic, geological, hydrological and morphological conditions. Albania's landscapes range from rugged snow-capped mountains in the Albanian Alps and the Korab, Skanderbeg, Pindus and Ceraunian Mountains, to fertile lowland plains extending from the Adriatic and Ionian seacoasts. Tirana is the capital and largest city in the country, followed by Durrës, Vlorë, and Shkodër.

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‘Mini Meloni & Tiny Erdoğan’: AI Video of World Leaders as Infants Steals Show at Albania Summit A light-hearted AI-generated video featuring baby versions of world leaders stole the spotlight at the European Political Community summit in Tirana, Albania. More than 40 leaders—including Italy’s.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:14Published 4 days ago

Meloni Flushes as Albanian PM Edi Rama Goes Down on One Knee to Welcome Her \| Moment Caught on Cam Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was left visibly flustered after Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama dropped to one knee in a playful and unexpected gesture during her visit to Tirana. The dramatic.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:16Published 4 days ago

Starmer hails UK-Albania defence ties during Tirana visit Sir Keir Starmer praised UK and Albanian troops training Ukrainian forces under Operation Interflex during a visit to Tirana’s Berzite Military Museum. Calling the mission “hugely important,” he.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:40Published 5 days ago

UK in talks with multiple countries over asylum seeker 'return hubs', PM Starmer reveals UK in talks with multiple countries over asylum seeker 'return hubs', PM Starmer reveals During his first official visit to Albania on Thursday, the British prime minister said the UK was in talks.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:02Published 5 days ago

Tories slam Starmer’s Albania visit as ‘a distraction’ Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp has dismissed Sir Keir Starmer’s visit to Albania as “a performance” aimed at distracting from what he called the Prime Minister’s failure to control the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:33Published 5 days ago

Starmer hails Albania partnership on migration Speaking in Albania, Sir Keir Starmer praised joint efforts to cut small boat crossings, calling secure borders "central" to his plan for change. He said cooperation with Albania had led to a.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:33Published 5 days ago

Starmer meets Albanian prime minister in Tirana Sir Keir Starmer meets Albanian counterpart Edi Rama in Tirana ahead of Friday’s European Political Community summit. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:19Published 5 days ago

Starmer meets Albanian president in Tirana Sir Keir Starmer met Albanian president Bajram Begaj in Tirana ahead of Friday’s European Political Community summit. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:42Published 6 days ago

Starmer vows to 'retake control' of UK borders During a visit to Albania, the prime minister says he is "determined" to retake control of the UK’s borders, blaming the previous government for losing control. Sir Keir Starmer called small boat.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:12Published 6 days ago

Albania and Montenegro could join the EU before the others, Costa tells Euronews Albania and Montenegro could join the EU before the others, Costa tells Euronews Expanding to the Western Balkans is once again one of the EU's priorities, European Council President António Costa.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 03:16Published 1 week ago

Albania elections: Prime Minister Edi Rama seeks fourth term in office Albania elections: Prime Minister Edi Rama seeks fourth term in office Polls show Rama, who has promised EU membership in the next five years, has a commanding lead over his old rival Sali Berisha,.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published 1 week ago

Italy transfers 40 rejected asylum seekers to detention centres in Albania 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.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on April 11, 2025

Italy approves new decree to use Albania migration centres as repatriation hubs 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.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on March 29, 2025

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An embarrassment for Starmer on migrant return hubs? Sir Keir Starmer used his first visit to Albania to announce the UK is keen to set up "return hubs" to deport migrants. Sky News - Published 5 days ago
Sir Keir Starmer in Albania to tackle 'revolving door' of migration Sir Keir Starmer is in Albania to announce an expanded crackdown on migrant smuggling gangs in the Balkans - a key staging post on the route to Britain. Sky News - Published 6 days ago
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'Cooperation key to economic stability in strife-hit world' Global cooperation is essential for stability amid geopolitical tension, economic uncertainty, and climate challenges, according to ministers from Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Albania at the ET NOW Global.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 16, 2025
Italian court deals controversial Albania migrant scheme another blow An Italian court has ordered that dozens of migrants taken to Albania must be transferred to Italy in the latest setback for Rome's controversial plan to deter people from arriving by sea. Sky News - Published on January 31, 2025
Albania to ban TikTok for a year as country's PM claims app inciting violence and bullying The Albanian government plans to block access to TikTok for a year after the killing of a 14-year-old boy led to concerns about social media's influence on children. Sky News - Published on December 22, 2024

PM promises 'pragmatism' on small boats amid hints government could follow Italy's Albania plan The prime minister has said the UK has moved "from a government of gimmicks to a government of pragmatism" as he attempts to tackle the small boat crisis. Sky News - Published on September 16, 2024
Starmer to explore Albania migration deal as he meets Italian PM after appointing border chief Italy's migration deal with Albania will be on the agenda as the prime minister meets his counterpart in Rome on Monday, after appointing a former police chief to tackle people smuggling. Sky News - Published on September 15, 2024
Rangers sign Bajrami & Kasanwirjo as Cantwell exits Rangers sign Albania midfielder Nedim Bajrami for an undisclosed fee from Sassuolo and Feyenoord defender Neraysho Kasanwirjo on a season-long loan as Todd Cantwell exited for Blackburn Rovers. BBC Sport - Published on August 30, 2024
Italy's 'Guantanamo': Inside the centres for migrants set to open in Albania Italy's controversial plan to send asylum seekers to Albania is expected to begin within a few weeks, following many delays and strong criticism. Sky News - Published on August 2, 2024

England qualify for last 16 at Euro 2024 England qualify for the last 16 of Euro 2024 with a group game to spare after Spain beat Albania on Monday. BBC Sport - Published on June 24, 2024
Highlights: Spain finish group B with victory over Albania Watch highlights as Spain end the group stage with three wins from three as they beat Albania 1-0 in Dusseldorf, while Albania are eliminated. BBC Sport - Published on June 24, 2024
'Clinical' Torres gives Spain the lead against Albania Watch as Ferran Torres gives Spain the lead against Albania during their Group B game in Dusseldorf. BBC Sport - Published on June 24, 2024	Daku given two-game ban after offensive chants Albania forward Mirlind Daku has been banned for two matches after leading his country's fans in derogatory chants. BBC Sport - Published on June 23, 2024
Albania's Daku apologises for derogatory chants Albania forward Mirlind Daku apologises for leading his country's fans in derogatory chants after a 2-2 draw against Croatia. BBC Sport - Published on June 21, 2024	Serbia threaten to quit Euro 2024 over chants Serbia threaten to pull out of Euro 2024 over chanting between fans at the Croatia and Albania match on Wednesday. BBC Sport - Published on June 20, 2024Also reported by •Sky News
Albania joy in thriller as Croatia's golden era on brink Albania have shown they did not come to Euro 2024 to make up the numbers after a dramatic draw left Croatia's golden generation of players on the brink of an early exit. BBC Sport - Published on June 19, 2024	Highlights: Albania score late to draw with Croatia in end to end thriller Watch highlights as Albania score in the 95th minute to rescue a 2-2 draw against Croatia in their Group B game in Hamburg. BBC Sport - Published on June 19, 2024
'Extraordinary' - Albania's Gjasula scores late equaliser after own goal Watch as Albania's Klaus Gjasula scores a 95th minute equaliser to level the game at 2-2, having given Croatia the lead with an own goal in their Group B match in Hamburg. BBC Sport - Published on June 19, 2024