Albania–Italy relations - Wikipedia
Albania–Italy relations are the bilateral relations between Albania and Italy. Albania has an embassy in Rome and two general consulates in Bari and Milan. Italy has an embassy in Tirana and a general consulate in Vlorë.
Albanians in Italy - Wikipedia
The Albanians in Italy (Italian: Albanesi in Italia; Albanian: Shqiptarët në Itali) refers to the Albanian migrants in Italy and their descendants. They mostly trace their origins to Albania, Greece and since recently to a lesser extent to Kosovo, North Macedonia and other Albanian-speaking territories in the Balkan Peninsula.
Italy resumes migrant transfers to Albania | AP News
1 day ago · ROME (AP) — Italy said Sunday it was transferring 49 migrants picked up in the Mediterranean to new processing centers in Albania, in the third such attempt facing hurdles by courts. The navy vessel Cassiopea with the migrants on board was expected to reach the Albanian port of Shengjin on Tuesday morning, port officials said.
Italy Begins Shipping Migrants to Albania, Reviving Stalled Program
21 hours ago · Italy’s much-debated program of sending asylum seekers to Albania restarted on Sunday, the Italian Interior Ministry said, months after judges blocked the first transfers there.
Explainer: How does Italy's migration deal with Albania work?
Jun 4, 2024 · Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will visit a site in Albania on Wednesday where her government plans to build a reception camp to house thousands of migrants picked up at sea.
Italy resumes migrant transfers to processing centers in Albania
14 hours ago · Italy has earmarked $675 million (650 million euros) to run the centers over five years. They opened in October ready to accept up to 3,000 male migrants a month picked up by the Italian coast ...
EU stays on the sidelines over migrant deal between Italy and Albania
Oct 23, 2024 · A top European Union official has refused to be drawn on an opinion of an agreement between Italy and Albania to process some migrants in centers set up in the tiny Western Balkan country, saying only that it was being closely monitored.
Italy’s $720 Million Albania Migration Scheme Faces Further
Nov 12, 2024 · An Italian court has ordered Italy to transfer another group of asylum seekers to Italy after they were intercepted at sea and taken to Albania for processing.
Italy resumes migrant transfers to Albania detention centres
1 day ago · Italy's navy on Sunday was taking 49 migrants it picked up in international waters to detention facilities in Albania, the interior ministry said, resuming a plan to curb sea arrivals mired in ...
Albania says only Italy is allowed to operate migrant asylum …
Oct 15, 2024 · TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albania’s prime minister on Tuesday said his government had turned down many requests from other European Union countries to take in thousands of asylum-seekers but made an exception for Italy.