Thousands of people filled the streets of Tirana on Tuesday as anger mounted over a proposed coastal tourism development tied to US President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner, with opponents warning that protected wetlands and lagoons are being put at risk, media reports said. The demonstrations have sharpened in Albania amid claims that officials are clearing the way for large-scale construction in environmentally sensitive zones. Protesters say the project threatens protected land and…

A navy vessel transporting migrants has successfully docked at Shengjin port in Albania, marking a significant milestone in the recently established agreement between Italy and Albania. This marks the inaugural arrival of migrants under this new pact. After a lengthy journey of 36 hours, the Italian navy ship brought 16 individuals hailing from Bangladesh and Egypt. These individuals will temporarily reside in prefabricated accommodations while their applications for asylum are being assessed. Italy has set up two…

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has confidently dismissed critiques surrounding a landmark agreement to relocate migrants for processing in Albania, marking a first for Europe that is garnering keen attention from fellow leaders across the continent. Yesterday, Italy took a significant step by transferring the inaugural group of migrants to processing centers—specifically, 16 individuals hailing from Egypt and Bangladesh—who are slated to arrive in Albania tomorrow. "This is a bold and innovative approach, reflective…