Italy Sends More Migrants to Albania After Change of Plan

A new shipload of migrants from Italy arrived in Albania on Friday after the Rome government changed the rules on the use of its detention centre in the Balkan country after previous legal setbacks to the offshoring project.

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Monday Briefing from the Balkans: September 7, 2026

Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region. Original post Here

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‘Transformative Protest’: 100 Days On, What Has Albania’s ‘Flamingo Revolution’ Achieved?

As anti-government demonstrations in Tirana reach the 100-day mark, four experts discuss how significant the impact on Albanian politics and society will be. Original post Here

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Gjirokastër Castle draws 200,000 visitors from January to August

TIRANA, September 7 – Gjirokastër Castle attracted 200,000 visitors from January through August, Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu said on Sunday. The figure reflects growing interest in one of Albania’s most visited tourist destinations. Visitors from Albania and abroad continue to choose Gjirokastër for its history, architecture, landscape and gastronomy. …