Italian authorities held Pristina Mayor in apparent case of mistaken identity

Italian authorities have held on Thursday evening Pristina Mayor Shpend Ahmeti in an apparent case of mistaken identity after landing at Milano Airport when he was heading to watch a football match for the Europa League qualifications between Milan and Macedonian football team Shkendija from Tetovo.

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