Albania

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UK and Albania pledge rapid removal of those entering the UK ... (GOV.UK)

Both countries will seek to expedite removal of Albanians from next week following growing numbers taking treacherous journey on small boats.

This abuse of our immigration system and people risking their lives cannot go on. Many then make spurious asylum claims when they arrive. Removal of Albanians with no right to be in the UK will be fast-tracked wherever possible, under new plans agreed to tackle the scourge of small boat crossings.

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Spike in Albanian nationals traveling to Britain on small boats (POLITICO.eu)

Nearly six out of 10 migrants crossing the English Channel are from Albania, new figures show.

A delegation of Albanian state police officers will visit the U.K. As the data was released, Home Secretary Priti Patel announced a deal with the Albanian government to accelerate removals of Albanian nationals who do not have permission to stay in the U.K. Those arriving during the huge spike in recent weeks have not yet had their applications processed. Home Office figures released Thursday revealed 2,156 Albanians were recorded arriving in the U.K. But even those figures fail to capture the most recent summer spike. in the first six months of 2022, out of a total of 12,747 people — compared with just 23 Albanians in the same period of the previous year.

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UK, Albania to expedite removal of Channel migrants (Anadolu Agency)

Countries set to speed up deportations from next week, says British government - Anadolu Agency.

[Anadolu Agency website contains only a portion of the news stories offered to subscribers in the AA News Broadcasting System (HAS), and in summarized form. provide UK authorities with vital intelligence and to support processing.” This abuse of our immigration system and people risking their lives cannot go on,” said Patel.

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Albanian police set to patrol Kent beaches for migrant arrivals (Kent Online)

A new deal will see Albanian police observing migrant arrivals and assisting in 'rapid removals' in a bid to tackle Channel crossings.

It is the highest daily total since present records began in 2018. The Home Office said: “The Albanian government has also offered senior law enforcement support to the UK to provide UK authorities with vital intelligence and to support processing.” “The Home Secretary and I also discussed mid-term solutions to provide better opportunities for young people, and means of legal migration that enables skilled professionals and labour access to the UK.” “Thanks to our excellent levels of co-operation with Albania, we will take every opportunity to speed up removals of Albanians with no right to be in the UK. “I want to thank my counterpart Bledi Çuçi for the work he and his Government are doing, we are both steadfast in our commitment to stop this trend.” “This abuse of our immigration system and people risking their lives cannot go on.

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Rise in Albanian asylum seekers may be down to criminal gangs (The Guardian)

Albanian gangs controlling UK drugs trade offer minibus trip and Channel crossing for £4000 on TikTok.

Refugee organisations point out that at present more than half of the Albanians who apply for asylum are granted permission to stay. Police say they have a stranglehold over the cocaine market in London and the south-east of England. He has now been jailed once more and again faces deportation upon his release. This year, 2,165 people were recorded as arriving between January and June, compared with just 23 detected over the same period in 2021. The post has 2,706 likes and 52 comments. Anonymous accounts, written in Albanian and English, are advertising routes from the capital, Tirana, to Calais.

60% of small boat arrivals crossing Channel are from Albania - GB ... (GB News)

The UK government has secured an emergency agreement to rapidly remove thousands of Albanians arriving here by small boat, as GB News confirms a massive 60% ...

Under the new agreement, Albanians coming through this route will have "claims processed immediately," with those who have no right to be in the UK removed in a fast-tracked removal programme. But the new Albanian agreement is unique and introduced as a specific measure to deal with a fast growing problem. The deal will see senior Albanian law enforcement officials based in the UK within days to help identify those with no legitimate claim for asylum more quickly.

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Priti Patel reveals plan to cut numbers of Albanians in migrant ... (ITV News)

Albanian police could be brought to the UK to observe migrant arrivals and pass on intelligence in a bid to tackle Channel crossings. | ITV National News.

“This abuse of our immigration system and people risking their lives cannot go on. Mr Çuçi said: “We discourage these illegal and dangerous practices. It is understood government officials believe around 60% of migrants making the crossing each day now are Albanian, although figures fluctuate.

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'Substantial' increase in Albanians arriving in UK after Channel ... (The Independent)

Albanians were rarely seen on migrant boats arriving on the south coast before this year.

Albanian officials are said to be embarrassed by the numbers involved in the crossings. It is hoped the operation will begin within days of the delegation’s visit. [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. Prior to this point, Albanians were not commonly detected on small boats”, the Home Office findings said. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google By clicking ‘Register’ you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our [Refugee Council](/topic/refugee-council), said the charity had worked with many Albanian refugees who had been trafficked and were victims of criminal and sexual exploitation, adding: “It’s important to recognise that more than half of Albanians who claim asylum in the UK are given refugee protection, which speaks volumes about the clear dangers they are facing. The Home Office is also targeting people in northern France and Belgium, and those who “meet certain criteria, such as being away from home”, with adverts in Albanian on Facebook and Instagram to try to deter people from making the crossing. The pair have also pledged to speed up removals of Albanians with no right to be in the UK from next week. Tackling the growing numbers is said to be a high priority for the Home Office and the [Priti Patel](/topic/priti-patel) struck a deal with the Albanian government to step-up police activity and fast-track removals in a bid to tackle crossings.

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World Bank: Albania has Highest Rate of Poverty in Western ... (Exit - Explain Albania)

Kosovo came second with 17.6%, North Macedonia with 16.4%, and Serbia with 10%. For a person to be considered as living in poverty, they must be living on less ...

Since then, it has reduced some nine percentage points to 19.4%. According to INSTAT, almost 42% of Albanians’ income goes on food with 10% on housing, energy, and water, and 7% on furniture and clothing. Albania has the highest rate of poverty in the region, with almost 20% of the population being affected, according to data from the World Bank published this week.

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