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albania migrant centres from which 49 asylum seekers were returned last night

EU Court rules against Albania migrant centres

August 4, 2025August 4, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on EU Court rules against Albania migrant centres

The European Union’s top court has dealt a blow to Italy’s 2023 migration deal with Albania, ruling that countries cannot label another nation “safe” for asylum seekers unless that safety applies to all individuals, including vulnerable groups.

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Albanian migrant processing centres for migrants landing illegally in Italy. A recent decree is allowing one of them to be used as a CPR Credit: Getty Images

Albanian centres to function as CPRs

March 29, 2025March 29, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Albanian centres to function as CPRs

The government approved a decree on Friday allowing one of two Italian-run facilities in Albania to function as a repatriation centre (CPR) for irregular migrants. This includes foreigners in Italy who have received an expulsion or detention order.

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albania migrant centres from which 49 asylum seekers were returned last night

Albania migrant centres will not be emptied of staff

February 13, 2025February 13, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Albania migrant centres will not be emptied of staff

Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi stated on Thursday that the government has no plans to remove staff from the Albania migrant centres. This despite reports that the company managing the facilities has begun laying off workers.

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Italian naval ship Cassiopea is waiting to transfer migrants to Albania

Migrant Transfers to Albania Resume

January 25, 2025January 25, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Migrant Transfers to Albania Resume

Italy has resumed operations with transfers to Albania of migrants rescued in the Mediterranean after a two-month suspension caused by legal challenges.

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ECJ (pictured) sets tentative February date for hearing on migrant processing policy. Credit: By Luxofluxo - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=76261515

ECJ sets Indicative February Hearing on Migrant Processing Policy

December 4, 2024December 4, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on ECJ sets Indicative February Hearing on Migrant Processing Policy

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) announced Tuesday that it plans a February hearing on Italy’s controversial migrant processing policy. The case concerns Italy’s designation of what is considered a “safe country” for repatriation.

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Navy Ship Libra which is believed to be carrying illegal immigrants to Albania for processing

Navy ship Libra to resume Mediterranean patrol

November 2, 2024November 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Navy ship Libra to resume Mediterranean patrol

The Italian Navy ship Libra, assigned to monitor Italy’s controversial agreement for Albanian-based migrant centres, will return to the central Mediterranean next week. Sources confirmed the news on Saturday, following recent reports.

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Libra takes first 16 migrants to be processed in Albania Credit: https://www.seaforces.org/ The Libra is back in action taking migrants to Albania under a new repatriation scheme

Judge receives death threats over Albania migrant decision

October 24, 2024October 24, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Judge receives death threats over Albania migrant decision

One of the judges who rejected the detention of the first group of migrants sent to a newly opened processing facility in Albania has reported receiving death threats.

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A new decree is expected after Rome court orders return of migrants from Albania. Image showed gavel, books and scroll with the word law on it

Transfer of migrants to Albania will continue

October 20, 2024October 20, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Transfer of migrants to Albania will continue

Operations to transfer migrants to Albania, where they will stay in newly opened Italian-run centres will continue regularly, government sources stated on Saturday.

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Salvini attacks ‘politicised judiciary’

October 19, 2024October 19, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Salvini attacks ‘politicised judiciary’

Twelve migrants held in a repatriation detention center in Albania will soon return to Italy, as ordered by a Rome court. Deputy PM Matteo Salvini has sprung to the attack calling them ‘politicised judiciary’.

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Albanian migrant processing centres for migrants landing illegally in Italy. A recent decree is allowing one of them to be used as a CPR Credit: Getty Images

Migrants ordered back to Italy from Albanian processing centre

October 19, 2024October 19, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Migrants ordered back to Italy from Albanian processing centre

In a critical legal setback for Italy’s controversial migration agreement with Albania, a Rome court has ordered that the remaining 12 asylum seekers held at an Albanian processing centre be transferred back to Italy.

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