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Meloni accuses politicised judiciary of working against government's illegal immigration crackdown. Image credit: still from video on FB

Meloni accuses judiciary of blocking illegal immigration crackdown

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Meloni accuses judiciary of blocking illegal immigration crackdown

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday accused politicised members of the judiciary of continuing to obstruct government efforts to tackle illegal immigration and migrant-related crime.

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Asylum protocol between Italy and Albania must not compromise that of the EU says commissioner. Egypt and Bangladesh are on the draft safe list says ANSA (14/04/25)

Italy – Albania Asylum protocol mustn’t compromise EU system

February 7, 2025February 7, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy – Albania Asylum protocol mustn’t compromise EU system

The asylum protocol between Rome and Tirana for fast-tracking asylum seekers at Italian-run centres in Albania must not compromise the EU asylum system or breach EU law, Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner said on Wednesday.

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Illegal migration creates opportunities for crime Meloni says as Salerno probe uncovers residence permit crime

Meloni: Illegal Migration Provides ‘Fertile Ground’ for Crime

February 5, 2025February 5, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Meloni: Illegal Migration Provides ‘Fertile Ground’ for Crime

Premier Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday that illegal migration creates “fertile ground” for crime, following news of a major corruption probe in Salerno involving residence permits.

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sole survivor of shipwreck received treatment. Credit: ANSA

Young Girl Believed to be Sole Survivor of Shipwreck

December 11, 2024December 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Young Girl Believed to be Sole Survivor of Shipwreck

A young girl, approximately 11 years old, was rescued early Wednesday off the coast of Lampedusa by the Trotamar III, a migrant-rescue sailboat. She is believed to be the sole survivor of a shipwreck.

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Meloni and Orbán discuss international issues in Rome - 4 December 2024. Credit: Palazzo Chigi

Meloni and Orbán discuss migration in Rome meeting

December 5, 2024December 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Meloni and Orbán discuss migration in Rome meeting

Prime Ministers of Italy and Hungary, Giorgia Meloni and Viktor Orbán met in Rome on Wednesday to discuss key international issues, including the Middle East conflict, Ukraine, and irregular migration.

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Albanian migrant processing centres (or return hubs) 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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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Credit: Simon Dawson / No 10 Downing Street via Flickr

UK Prime Minister Meets Italian Premier in Rome

September 16, 2024September 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on UK Prime Minister Meets Italian Premier in Rome

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in Rome to meet Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni. They will discuss tackling illegal immigration and support for Ukraine.

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Final stage of the Cammino '44 route Memorial to Monte Sole massacre. Image credit: www.cammino44.it

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northern Italy sea trains start their 2026 services this weekend. By Kabelleger / David Gubler (http://www.bahnbilder.ch) - http://www.bahnbilder.ch/picture/8276, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17185297

Northern Italy’s sea trains return

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Large Pet Friendly service with ITA from this summer

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