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Italy to propose EU migrant hubs based on Albania model Italy-albania migrant centres from which 49 asylum seekers were returned last night

Third set of asylum seekers returned from Albania

February 2, 2025February 2, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The 43 asylum seekers taken to Albania under Italy’s new fast-track processing scheme arrived in Bari on Saturday night. The Rome appeals court did not validate their detention in the Italian-run facility in Albania.

Italian naval ship Cassiopea is waiting to transfer migrants to Albania

Migrant Transfers to Albania Resume

January 25, 2025January 25, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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

Illegal border crossings - migrants in a packed blue boat arriving in Lampedusa, Italy. Image by Concetta Rizzo (EFE)

Illegal border crossings down 59% in 2024

January 15, 2025January 15, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The EU border agency Frontex reported on Tuesday that illegal border crossings via the Central Mediterranean route from North Africa to Europe dropped by 59% in 2024, reaching 67,000.

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

First 16 migrants processed in Albania

October 16, 2024October 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian navy ship Libra arrived at the port of Shengjin, Albania, early Wednesday. It carried the first 16 migrants to be processed in Italian-run centres in Albania, according to ANSA sources.