Albanian authorities must conduct a swift and thorough investigation into the recent attack on reporter Elvis Hila and his wife, ensure their safety, and hold the perpetrators to account.
Albanian journalist Elvis Hila attacked over coverage of court case
Albanian journalist Elvis Hila attacked over coverage of court case
Video shows Albanian Premier Edi Rama under pressure about his relationship with allegedly corrupt former FBI agent Charles McGonigal. He’s changed his tune about the nature of the relationship since McGonigal’s arrest in New York.
This evening, Immigration Minister@RobertJenrick met the British-Albanian Friendship Group of the Albanian Parliament. They discussed the UK’s close working with Albania following our landmark Joint Communique in December.
“Albanian authorities must take the recent attack on journalist Elvis Hila and his wife very seriously, conduct a swift and thorough investigation, and ensure that those responsible are held to account,” said @attilamong , @CPJEurasia
Environmentalists Protest Airport Project Near AlbanianBird Sanctuary
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Albanian PM Edi Rama gives an exclusive interview to #Newsnight He describes the UK government’s approach to Albanian migrants arriving as ‘scapegoating’ and ‘fuelling xenophobia’ Watch here for full interview 👇
Following an FOI request, we now know that former Home Secretary Priti Patel made a false claim about the number of Albanian migrants crossing the channel in small boats "over the summer". Priti Patel's claim, made in Parliament on 5 Sep, is not backed up by Home Office data.
Albanian protest outside Westminster. “We are taxpayers not invaders.” Imagine being on the receiving end of all the bile and racism they have to endure? They sound as if they’ve had enough.
French police slash inflatable dinghies and use pepper spray on people trying to cross the Channel from a beach near Dunkirk, exclusive Channel 4 News footage shows. The group included Albanian and Iraqi Kurd migrants. Full report on Channel 4 News at 7pm tonight.
Having announced its controversial policy to 'fast-track' Albanian asylum seekers, @ukhomeoffice tells me they won't accept my bid to ask a minister to explain how it will work. However, the press office asks us to "ensure" government lines are reflected in the coverage.
Inter have reached full agreement with the Albanian midfielder Kristjan Asllani on personal terms. Talks progressing with Empoli to discuss final fee. ⌛️ #transfers
Asllani and Bellanova are both close to join Inter, while Bremer has always been top target as new centre back.
Last week, activists across Europe asked the Albanian Govt and the EU to support #VjosaNationalParkNow . The EU has now pledged its support. Please share this video and ask @ediramaal @lulzimbasha_al @BlendiKlosi @ilirmetazyrtar to help save the #BlueHeartofEurope .
Watching @michaelgove today on a no trade deal Brexit reminds me of how angry Brexiters were when I reported in 2016 they were eyeing an "Albanian" trade model. Apologies. Albania has a trade arrangement with the EU. Now "Afghanistan model".
"I really believe that Donald Trump is stonewalling on taking effective measures to prevent our electoral system because he wants Russian help. He’d take Chinese help. He’d take help from Albanian folk singers. He is desperate to win." - Retired Lt. Col. Ralph Peters
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