Albania is gearing up to host camps processing asylum applications for migrants rescued by Italian authorities, with operations set to kick off on May 20, 2024. A recent document shed light on the deal’s specifics. In a pact signed last November, Albanian
SOS Humanity, a humanitarian rescue group, on Wednesday protested Italy’s seizure of its migrant rescue ship Humanity 1. The German charity said that Humanity 1 followed international law during the rescue and criticized the lack of clear reasons given for the seizure.
Survivors and family members of victims of a shipwreck a year ago that killed 94 migrants returned for three days of commemorations ending on Monday, calling for justice to be done. The group denounced repeated policy failures and alleged violations of human
Albania has agreed to host two migrant processing centers on its territory that will be fully run by Italy, under a deal that worries many human rights activists. The European Union, however, sees the agreement as a possible future template. Italy has
Italy's northern Lombardy region bans heavy vehicles, imposes antismog measures due to air pollution
Italy’s Lombardy region has implemented severe antismog measures across Milan and eight surrounding provinces. Measures include banning heavy motor vehicles during the day and imposing limits on heating and industrial agricultural activities. Italy’s air pollution worsened due to a lack of rain
A 16-year-old boy was stabbed by another teen at a high school near Milan on Tuesday, the second school stabbing in as many days in the northern Lombard region after a teacher was knifed by a student. Authorities were questioning the suspected
Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy, the son of Italy’s last King, has died in Geneva, his family house has announced. In a statement posted this evening, the House of Savoy announced the royal died in the early hours of Saturday, aged 86. Vittorio
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni initiated a summit of African leaders to present Italy’s development plan for the continent on Monday. Meloni’s plan targeted migration flows, energy diversification and a new Europe-Africa relationship. Italy hopes its development plan will create economic conditions that
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni initiated a summit on Monday with African leaders, EU and UN officials, and representatives from international lending institutions to unveil Italy’s comprehensive development plan for Africa. The primary objective is to address migration issues and establish a new
Italy’s lower chamber of parliament approved a government deal with Albania to house migrants during the processing of their asylum requests. The proposal passed 155-115 in the Chamber of Deputies and now advances to the Senate. The initiative, announced by Premier Giorgia