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‘Mini Meloni & Tiny Erdoğan’: AI Video of World Leaders as Infants Steals Show at Albania Summit A light-hearted AI-generated video featuring baby versions of world leaders stole the spotlight at the European Political Community summit in Tirana, Albania. More than 40 leaders—including Italy’s.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:14Published on May 17, 2025

Meloni Flushes as Albanian PM Edi Rama Goes Down on One Knee to Welcome Her \| Moment Caught on Cam Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was left visibly flustered after Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama dropped to one knee in a playful and unexpected gesture during her visit to Tirana. The dramatic.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:16Published on May 16, 2025

Starmer hails UK-Albania defence ties during Tirana visit Sir Keir Starmer praised UK and Albanian troops training Ukrainian forces under Operation Interflex during a visit to Tirana’s Berzite Military Museum. Calling the mission “hugely important,” he.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:40Published on May 15, 2025

UK in talks with multiple countries over asylum seeker 'return hubs', PM Starmer reveals UK in talks with multiple countries over asylum seeker 'return hubs', PM Starmer reveals During his first official visit to Albania on Thursday, the British prime minister said the UK was in talks.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:02Published on May 15, 2025

Tories slam Starmer’s Albania visit as ‘a distraction’ Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp has dismissed Sir Keir Starmer’s visit to Albania as “a performance” aimed at distracting from what he called the Prime Minister’s failure to control the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:33Published on May 15, 2025

Starmer hails Albania partnership on migration Speaking in Albania, Sir Keir Starmer praised joint efforts to cut small boat crossings, calling secure borders "central" to his plan for change. He said cooperation with Albania had led to a.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:33Published on May 15, 2025

Starmer meets Albanian prime minister in Tirana Sir Keir Starmer meets Albanian counterpart Edi Rama in Tirana ahead of Friday’s European Political Community summit. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:19Published on May 15, 2025

Starmer meets Albanian president in Tirana Sir Keir Starmer met Albanian president Bajram Begaj in Tirana ahead of Friday’s European Political Community summit. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:42Published on May 15, 2025

Starmer vows to 'retake control' of UK borders During a visit to Albania, the prime minister says he is "determined" to retake control of the UK’s borders, blaming the previous government for losing control. Sir Keir Starmer called small boat.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:12Published on May 15, 2025

Albania and Montenegro could join the EU before the others, Costa tells Euronews Albania and Montenegro could join the EU before the others, Costa tells Euronews Expanding to the Western Balkans is once again one of the EU's priorities, European Council President António Costa.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 03:16Published on May 12, 2025

Albania elections: Prime Minister Edi Rama seeks fourth term in office Albania elections: Prime Minister Edi Rama seeks fourth term in office Polls show Rama, who has promised EU membership in the next five years, has a commanding lead over his old rival Sali Berisha,.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published on May 11, 2025

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Highlights: Albania score late to draw with Croatia in end-to-end thriller Watch highlights as Albania score in the 95th minute to rescue a 2-2 draw against Croatia in their Group B game in Hamburg. BBC Sport - Published on June 19, 2024
'Extraordinary' - Albania's Gjasula scores late equaliser after own goal Watch as Albania's Klaus Gjasula scores a 95th minute equaliser to level the game at 2-2, having given Croatia the lead with an own goal in their Group B match in Hamburg. BBC Sport - Published on June 19, 2024
Croatia score twice in three minutes to lead Albania Watch as two late goals puts Croatia in the lead in their group B game against Albania in Hamburg. BBC Sport - Published on June 19, 2024

Laci's header gives Albania shock lead over Croatia Watch as Qazim Laci's header gives Albania a shock lead against Croatia in their Group B game in Hamburg. BBC Sport - Published on June 19, 2024
'Back to his best' - Chiesa impresses as Italy beat Albania Cesc Fabregas claims Federico Chiesa will be 'very important' for Italy following a impressive display in the 2-1 victory against Albania. BBC Sport - Published on June 15, 2024
Highlights: Holders Italy comeback after early Albania goal to win Holders Italy come from behind to win 2-1 after Albania score the fastest goal in Euros history at Euro 2024 in Dortmund. BBC Sport - Published on June 15, 2024

'Brilliant hit' - Barella fires Italy ahead against Albania Watch as Italy's Nicolo Barella fires them ahead against Albania at the Uefa Euro 2024. BBC Sport - Published on June 15, 2024
Albania score after 23 seconds against Italy Watch as Albania's Nedim Bajrami strikes fast to put them ahead against Italy at the Uefa Euro 2024. BBC Sport - Published on June 15, 2024
Zabaleta’s guide to Albanian football Former Argentina and Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta takes a tour of Albania's football history as he prepares for Euro 2024 as the nation's assistant manager. BBC Sport - Published on June 15, 2024
How ex-Arsenal defender Sylvinho became Albanian hero After guiding Albania to just a second qualification for the Euros, manager Sylvinho says his side want to continue making history. BBC Sport - Published on June 4, 2024

Brereton Diaz must learn Spanish, says Chile coach Ben Brereton Diaz is told by Chile's new coach it is "essential" he learns Spanish as he is omitted from the squad for friendlies against France and Albania. BBC Sport - Published on March 9, 2024
Gleeson changed mind on Republic job 'standing in the rain in Albania' New Republic of Ireland head coach Eileen Gleeson said she changed her mind on taking on the role full-time "standing in the rain in Albania". BBC Sport - Published on December 19, 2023
Women's Nations League - Albania v Northern Ireland build-up Live video and text coverage of the Uefa Women's Nations League match between Albania and Northern Ireland at the National Stadium, Tirana. BBC Sport - Published on December 1, 2023	NI must deliver '90-minute performance' in Albania Northern Ireland boss Tanya Oxtoby challenges her players to produce a "90-minute performance" in Friday's Women's Nations League game in Albania. BBC Sport - Published on November 30, 2023
Halliday receives first Northern Ireland call-up Linfield forward Keri Halliday receives her first call-up to the Northern Ireland squad for their Women's Nations League games against Albania and the Republic of Ireland. BBC Sport - Published on November 24, 2023	Former Ghana striker dies aged 28 after collapsing on pitch Former Ghana striker Raphael Dwamena has died at the age of 28 after collapsing during a match in Albania. Sky News - Published on November 12, 2023
Ghana striker Dwamena dies after on-pitch collapse Ghana striker Raphael Dwamena dies aged 28 after collapsing on the pitch during a league match in Albania. BBC Sport - Published on November 12, 2023	New documents seen by Sky News show Italy's migrant deal with Albania is far less radical than UK's Rwanda plan Sky News has seen new documents detailing Italy's controversial plan to send asylum seekers to Albania, showing that the plan is much less radical than the UK's own proposal to fly people to Rwanda. Sky News - Published on November 8, 2023
Republic's game with Albania halted after downpour The Republic of Ireland's Women's Nations League game against Albania is suspended at half-time following a thunderstorm in Shkoder BBC Sport - Published on October 31, 2023	Updates as Republic of Ireland face Albania before Northern Ireland v Hungary Live text updates as Republic of Ireland face Albania followed by Northern Ireland against Hungary in the Women's Nations League qualifiers, live on BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport website. BBC Sport - Published on October 30, 2023
McCabe hits hat-trick as Republic outclass Albania Katie McCabe's hat-trick helps the Republic of Ireland hammer Albania 5-1 in the Women's Nations League. BBC Sport - Published on October 27, 2023	Watch: Hungary v Northern Ireland, plus Republic updates Live video and text commentary as Northern Ireland travel to Hungary and the Republic of Ireland host Albania in the Women's Nations League qualifiers. BBC Sport - Published on October 27, 2023

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'Extraordinary' - Albania's Gjasula scores late equaliser after own goal

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'Back to his best' - Chiesa impresses as Italy beat Albania

Highlights: Holders Italy comeback after early Albania goal to win

'Brilliant hit' - Barella fires Italy ahead against Albania

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Zabaleta’s guide to Albanian football

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Gleeson changed mind on Republic job 'standing in the rain in Albania'

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Ghana striker Dwamena dies after on-pitch collapse

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Watch: Hungary v Northern Ireland, plus Republic updates