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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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 2 weeks ago

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 3 weeks ago

England boss Tuchel defends spending time in Germany Thomas Tuchel has defended criticism of him spending time in Germany after his appointment as England boss, saying he was there to see his children. The England manager adds that he and his backroom.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:40Published on March 14, 2025

Albania presents tourism growth and development plans at ITB Berlin In this episode of Focus, we’re at ITB Berlin, the world’s largest travel trade show, where Albania is showcasing its tourism sector. With a growing number of visitors, the country is focusing on.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 05:00Published on March 7, 2025

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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	Croatia score twice in three minutes to lead Albania Watch as two late goals puts Croatia in the lead in their group B game against Albania in Hamburg. BBC Sport - Published on June 19, 2024