Italy Drops Off Migrants in Albania Amid Legal Concerns
#Italy #AlbaniaItalian navy ship Cassiopea delivered 49 migrants to Albania, part of a controversial relocation plan by Giorgia Meloni's government to process asylum-seekers. The plan faced legal rejection twice before, as judges question the migrants' safety in their countries of origin. read more
Albania imposes TikTok ban over youth violence concerns before elections
#Albania #TikTokBanAlbania recently banned TikTok for a year, attributing it to reducing youth violence. The ban was met with opposition, citing concerns of political motivations. The move aligns with a global trend with at least 20 countries previously banning the app. read more
Albanian locals accuse Kushner and Trump of land-grabbing resort projects
#Albania #ResortProjectLocals in Albania accuse Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump of taking land for a billion-dollar resort project. The prime minister is proud of Kushner's interest, but locals claim corruption and lack of transparency in the development process. read more
#EuropeanParliament #Albania
Albanian authorities grant leave to jailed ethnic Greek ex-mayor, Fredis Beleris, for five days to attend the European Parliament opening. Beleris, with dual citizenship, won a Greek seat in the EU legislature but is serving a two-year sentence in Albania for electoral bribery. -GreeceRelations read more
#LuxuryResort #Albania
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner are collaborating to open a luxury Aman resort in Albania, featuring food by Carbone. The resort will incorporate villas and focus on blending modern elements with the natural surroundings. read more