Italy's 'Libra' Vessel to arrive in Albania Monday with 49 Migrants on Board

Some 49 people, asylum seekers are expected to arrive at the port of Shengjin on Monday morning from Lampedusa. The agreement between Albania and Italy is expected to resume this week after two months of suspension.  The transfer of migrants to centers …

Italy resumes migrant transfers to Albania detention centres with 49 on navy vessel

The Italian navy vessel Cassiopea has taken 49 migrants onboard during Mediterranean patrols and is transferring them to processing centers in Albania, the Interior Ministry announced on Sunday. This is the third attempt to relocate adult male migrants to …

Albania strengthens food safety measures to meet EU standards

Albania is strengthening its food safety measures to align with EU standards by introducing three new laws in 2025. These laws will address plant health, animal health, and official controls, while inspectorates will undergo reforms to improve efficiency. …

Italy resumes migrant transfers to processing centers in Albania

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 …

Trump aid freeze strands Afghan visa holders in Albania

SHENGJIN, Albania (Reuters) - Ali Amini was just days from starting a new life in the United States when President Donald Trump halted aid for resettling Afghan refugees last week, a move that Amini worries could put his life in danger if forced to return …

Greece Albania Archbishop Anastasios

Goshen, IN (46526) Today Generally cloudy. High 28F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph.. Tonight Some clouds this evening will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. Low 17F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Updated: January 26, 2025 @ 9:55 am

Italy resumes migrant transfers to Albania as navy vessel heads to centers with 49 people

Greek Leaders and Public Pay Respects to late Archbishop Anastasios of Albania at Athens Metropolis Cathedral

ATHENS – Greece’s state, political, and military leadership, representatives of churches and the Greek people paid tribute to the late Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania who died on Saturday aged 95 and whose body lay in repose at the …

Body of Archbishop Anastasios of Albania Lay in State in Athens Catherdal (photos)

The body of Archbishop Anastasios of Albania, who reposed yesterday at the age of 95, lies in state today, Sunday, January 26th at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens for public homage. A Divine Liturgy was celebrated in front of the late Archbishop’s …

Italy resumes migrant transfers to Albania amid navy patrols

An Italian vessel departing for Italy with migrants, who were intercepted at sea and later detained at a reception facility in Albania. Reuters An Italian vessel departing for Italy with migrants, who were intercepted at sea and later detained at a …