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Albania

June 2, 2026

European countries move to establish deportation hubs outside EU for irregular migrants 

The deportation hubs will be established after an agreement has been reached with non-EU countries.

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January 14, 2026

U.S. suspends visa processing for Nigeria, Somalia, Yemen, 72 other countries indefinitely

The U.S. noted that indefinite pause to visa processing for the countries would take effect from January 21.

U.S. Visa
October 30, 2025

UN General Assembly condemns U.S. embargo on Cuba again

The UN General Assembly, for the 33rd consecutive year, adopted a resolution calling for an end to the decades-long United States embargo against Cuba.

UN General Assembly
August 13, 2025

One dead as wildfires sweep Albania, force evacuations near coast

The worst-hit area is the coastal strip between Piper and Buljarica.

Albania
March 12, 2025

Albania to block TikTok access for one year

TikTok is owned by the Chinese-based company Byte Dance

TikTok
January 28, 2025

Italy transfers migrants to Albania after third attempt to establish camps

Italy is the first European Union state to establish camps outside the EU to decide on migrants’ asylum applications.

Italy
December 22, 2024

Albania announces TikTok ban

TikTok is already banned in India, Iran, Nepal, Afghanistan and Somalia, with the U.S. moving to join the list after Congress passed a bill to ban the app.

TikTok
October 19, 2024

UK expels over 44 Nigerians, Ghanaians in major deportation surge

The UK Home Office, responsible for the deportations, stated the action became necessary due to a “major surge in immigration enforcement and returns activity.”

Murtala Muhammed International Airport
October 16, 2024

First batch of migrants seeking asylum in Italy arrive Albania  

The migrants are being transported to Italian-run asylum centres in Albania until their applications are processed.

Albania
January 3, 2024

UN Security Council welcomes Sierra Leone, four other non-permanent members

The Security Council consists of 15 countries, including five permanent members.

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