Albania

Germany looking at Italy's migrant deal with Albania

Rome and Albania reached a consensus on Monday to construct two camps for the reception and detention of sea migrants

How many asylum seekers are admitted to the UK in comparison to Europe?

A record 45,755 people arrived in the UK on small craft in 2022, compared with 28,526 in 2021, according to government data. More than 3,000 people have arrived on the English coast already in 2023, compared with 1,500 by this time last year

British PM Rishi Sunak reveals 5-step crackdown on illegal immigration

Hundreds of additional staff will be deployed to a new unit to monitor small boats crossing the English Channel as well as a dedicated unit to handle claims from Albanians -- among the largest cohort of illegal migrants

NATO member Albania breaks diplomatic ties with Iran over 'cyberattack'

Albania and Iran have been bitter foes for years, stemming from Tirana's hosting of the Iranian opposition group the People's Mujahedeen of Iran (MEK) on its soil

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Harry Kane fires England to brink of Qatar, Italy's hopes in balance

The England captain Harry Kane has scored just one Premier League goal this season, but now has six in five games for his country.

FIFA World Cup Qualifying: Denmark book Qatar 2022 ticket as England are held

Joakim Maehle scored in the 53rd minute to send the Danes to Qatar as they build on their surprise run at Euro 2020 this summer when they reached the semi-finals.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Hungary captain Adam Szalai tests positive for COVID-19

The 33-year-old Szalai, who has scored 24 times in 74 appearances for Hungary, captained the side in their 4-0 loss to England in Budapest on Thursday.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Sweden beat Spain, European champs Italy held

Viktor Claesson's second-half strike, after excellent work from Juventus winger Dejan Kulusevski, put Sweden two points clear of Spain at the top of Group B with a game in hand.

Euro 2020: Frustrating Wales draw blank against Albania in final warm-up game

For the most part, it was a frustrating exercise for interim manager Robert Page as Wales created few chances.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: England boss Gareth Southgate hails ‘exceptional’ Mason Mount after heroics against Albania

Mount produced an impressive goalscoring performance in England's 2-0 win against Albania in Sunday's World Cup qualifier in Tirana.