Gleeson changed mind on Republic job 'standing in the rain in Albania'

Italy sends another 8 migrants to Albania despite failing to process first group

The first group of 12 migrants were returned to Italy after a Rome court said their countries of origin, Bangladesh and Egypt, were not safe enough for repatriation.

Prime Minister Rama insists Albania migrant deal 'exclusive' to Italy as more countries eye scheme

Albania's "unconditional love" for Italy means Rome has the exclusive privilege to house asylum seekers on Albanian soil, Rama told Euronews.

Brain drain in Western Balkans spikes amid absence of opportunities

Youth brain drain is becoming a worrisome problem for the Western Balkan countries of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Kosovo and Serbia.