Italian Court Blocks Migrant Transfers to Albania
An Italian court has ordered the return of 43 migrants from Albania to Italy, marking the third legal setback for Rome's controversial plan to process asylum seekers outside the EU. The migrants, from Egypt and Bangladesh, were initially transferred to Albania but an appeals court in Rome referred t...
Italian Court Blocks Migrant Transfers to Albania
An Italian court has ordered the return of 43 migrants from Albania to Italy, marking the third legal setback for Rome's controversial plan to process asylum seekers outside the EU. The migrants, from Egypt and Bangladesh, were initially transferred to Albania but an appeals court in Rome referred t...
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36% Bias Score
Afghan Refugees in Albania Await US Visas Amid Delays and Uncertainty
Over 3,200 Afghan refugees, many eligible for Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs), are in Albania awaiting US visa approval, facing uncertainty due to processing delays and a past suspension of the US Refugee Admissions Programme; many worked with US forces or US-funded organizations.
Afghan Refugees in Albania Await US Visas Amid Delays and Uncertainty
Over 3,200 Afghan refugees, many eligible for Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs), are in Albania awaiting US visa approval, facing uncertainty due to processing delays and a past suspension of the US Refugee Admissions Programme; many worked with US forces or US-funded organizations.
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44% Bias Score
Italy Resumes Transfer of Asylum Seekers to Albania Amid Legal Challenges
Italy resumed transferring asylum seekers to Albania on January 18, 2025, sending 49 migrants to Shengjin under a contested bilateral agreement, after a two-month pause due to legal challenges and a European Court of Justice ruling.
Italy Resumes Transfer of Asylum Seekers to Albania Amid Legal Challenges
Italy resumed transferring asylum seekers to Albania on January 18, 2025, sending 49 migrants to Shengjin under a contested bilateral agreement, after a two-month pause due to legal challenges and a European Court of Justice ruling.
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32% Bias Score
Italy Transfers Migrants to Albania Amid Legal Challenges
Italy transferred 49 migrants rescued at sea to Albania for processing in new centers, despite previous court blocks, while 53 others avoided transfer by presenting passports; the legality of the fast-track procedure and its compatibility with international law are being challenged in court.
Italy Transfers Migrants to Albania Amid Legal Challenges
Italy transferred 49 migrants rescued at sea to Albania for processing in new centers, despite previous court blocks, while 53 others avoided transfer by presenting passports; the legality of the fast-track procedure and its compatibility with international law are being challenged in court.
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40% Bias Score
Italy Transfers Migrants to Albania Amid Legal Challenges
Italy's navy transferred 49 migrants to Albania for processing under a controversial October agreement; 53 others avoided transfer by providing passports; legal challenges are pending before the European Court of Justice on February 25th.
Italy Transfers Migrants to Albania Amid Legal Challenges
Italy's navy transferred 49 migrants to Albania for processing under a controversial October agreement; 53 others avoided transfer by providing passports; legal challenges are pending before the European Court of Justice on February 25th.
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56% Bias Score
Trilateral Partnership Boosts Renewable Energy Cooperation Between Albania, UAE, and Italy
Albania, the UAE, and Italy signed a trilateral strategic partnership agreement in Abu Dhabi to develop gigawatt-scale renewable energy projects in Albania, transmitting a significant portion to Italy via a new cross-border electricity transmission line, aiming to enhance energy security and sustain...
Trilateral Partnership Boosts Renewable Energy Cooperation Between Albania, UAE, and Italy
Albania, the UAE, and Italy signed a trilateral strategic partnership agreement in Abu Dhabi to develop gigawatt-scale renewable energy projects in Albania, transmitting a significant portion to Italy via a new cross-border electricity transmission line, aiming to enhance energy security and sustain...
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32% Bias Score
Italian Court Refers Migrant Detention Case to European Court of Justice
A Rome court suspended the detention of 43 migrants transferred to Albania, referring the case to the European Court of Justice due to conflicting interpretations of EU Directive 2013/32/EU on asylum procedures; the migrants will return to Italy on Saturday.
Italian Court Refers Migrant Detention Case to European Court of Justice
A Rome court suspended the detention of 43 migrants transferred to Albania, referring the case to the European Court of Justice due to conflicting interpretations of EU Directive 2013/32/EU on asylum procedures; the migrants will return to Italy on Saturday.
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36% Bias Score
Albania Denies Reports of Plan to House Gazan Refugees
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama on Monday denied reports that the Trump administration was in talks with the Albanian government to move thousands of displaced Gazans to Albania, calling the reports "fake news.
Albania Denies Reports of Plan to House Gazan Refugees
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama on Monday denied reports that the Trump administration was in talks with the Albanian government to move thousands of displaced Gazans to Albania, calling the reports "fake news.
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48% Bias Score
Italy Sends Migrants to Albania for Asylum Processing Amid Legal Challenges
An Italian navy ship brought 49 migrants intercepted at sea to Albania for asylum processing, marking the third such attempt after previous legal challenges. The migrants, reportedly from Bangladesh, Egypt, Ivory Coast, and Gambia, will be housed in Albanian centers under a November 2023 agreement a...
Italy Sends Migrants to Albania for Asylum Processing Amid Legal Challenges
An Italian navy ship brought 49 migrants intercepted at sea to Albania for asylum processing, marking the third such attempt after previous legal challenges. The migrants, reportedly from Bangladesh, Egypt, Ivory Coast, and Gambia, will be housed in Albanian centers under a November 2023 agreement a...
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48% Bias Score
Albania's EU Accession Spurs Improved Greco-Albanian Relations
Following negotiations in Brussels, Albania adopted laws (844 and 845/26-12-2024) granting self-identification rights to the Greek minority, regardless of location, improving Greco-Albanian relations and paving the way for addressing other issues as Albania pursues EU accession.
Albania's EU Accession Spurs Improved Greco-Albanian Relations
Following negotiations in Brussels, Albania adopted laws (844 and 845/26-12-2024) granting self-identification rights to the Greek minority, regardless of location, improving Greco-Albanian relations and paving the way for addressing other issues as Albania pursues EU accession.
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40% Bias Score
Albania's Luxury Tourism Boom
Albania's formerly communist economy is experiencing a luxury tourism boom, driven by low costs and new high-end hotels from international brands like Marriott and Hyatt, alongside new boutique hotels, attracting investment and changing the country's image.
Albania's Luxury Tourism Boom
Albania's formerly communist economy is experiencing a luxury tourism boom, driven by low costs and new high-end hotels from international brands like Marriott and Hyatt, alongside new boutique hotels, attracting investment and changing the country's image.
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36% Bias Score
2025 Giro d'Italia: 52,500 Meters of Elevation Gain, Strategic Shift in Route Design
The 2025 Giro d'Italia, running from May 9th to June 2nd, will cover 52,500 meters of elevation gain, exceeding the Tour de France, but organizers are emphasizing progressive difficulty rather than excessively hard stages.
2025 Giro d'Italia: 52,500 Meters of Elevation Gain, Strategic Shift in Route Design
The 2025 Giro d'Italia, running from May 9th to June 2nd, will cover 52,500 meters of elevation gain, exceeding the Tour de France, but organizers are emphasizing progressive difficulty rather than excessively hard stages.
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48% Bias Score