PM promises 'pragmatism' on small boats amid hints government could follow Italy's Albania plan

‘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 Giorgia Meloni, Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and Denmark’s Mette Frederiksen—were greeted by animated infant versions of themselves saying “Welcome to Albania” in their native languages. Italian PM Meloni burst into laughter, while Erdoğan’s baby avatar—complete with mustache—prompted a rare smile. #EPCSummit2025 #AILeaders #BabyLeaders #TiranaSummit #GiorgiaMeloni #EdiRama #UrsulaVonDerLeyen #EmmanuelMacron #RecepTayyipErdoğan #AIHumor #PoliticalSatire #EuropeanUnity #DigitalDiplomacy #AlbaniaHosts #ViralVideo ~HT.318~PR.152~ED.103~

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 moment, captured on camera, quickly went viral, sparking laughter, admiration, and endless memes across social media. #Meloni #EdiRama #AlbaniaItaly #ViralMoment #DiplomaticDrama #BlushingMeloni #RamaGesture #PoliticalTheatre #CaughtOnCam #OneKneeWelcome #MeloniInTirana #LeadersGoViral #InternationalRelations #ViralVideo #SocialMediaBuzz ~HT.410~PR.152~ED.194~

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 said it symbolised the growing defence partnership and shared values between the two nations. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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 to set up "return hubs" with "a number of countries". READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/15/uk-in-talks-with-multiple-countries-over-asylum-seeker-return-hubs-pm-starmer-reveals Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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 UK’s borders. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Referendum in Italy to fail as turnout far below threshold, polling agency says

Referendum in Italy to fail as turnout far below threshold, polling agency says The referendum, proposed by trade unions and civic organisations, addresses issues that have generated political debate in Italy in recent years, particularly labour market reform, as well as migrant reception and integration policies. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/09/referendum-in-italy-to-fail-as-turnout-far-below-threshold-polling-agency-says Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

Fact check: Where in Europe grants the most citizenships?

Fact check: Where in Europe grants the most citizenships? As Italians take to the ballot box to vote in the country's citizenship referendum, EuroVerify takes a look at claims that Rome grants the most citizenship applications in Europe every year. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/09/fact-check-where-in-europe-grants-the-most-citizenships Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

Test for Meloni? Italian labour reform and citizenship referendum under way

Test for Meloni? Italian labour reform and citizenship referendum under way Italians are called to vote for the five referendum questions on labour and citizenship. The referenda are abrogative and subject to approval, at least 50% "plus one" participation is required. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/08/test-for-meloni-italian-labour-reform-and-citizenship-referendum-under-way Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

Italy holds referendums on citizenship and workers' rights