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# Albania

Last year
2022
# Finally
EU opens membership talks with two more Balkan countries
North Macedonia and Albania have been waiting years to begin the process.
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Jul 19th 2022, 9:02 AM
# Albania
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Here’s your round-up of what made the headlines today.
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Jan 8th 2022, 8:00 PM
# Protests
Albanian opposition supporters clash over party leadership
Police used a water cannon and tear gas on protesters who had stormed the ground floor of the centre-right Democratic Party’s headquarters.
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Jan 8th 2022, 3:00 PM
All time
LOI ref Neil Doyle in charge of feisty friendly draw between Wales and Albania
There were seven yellow cards dished out in a 0-0 draw in Cardiff.
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Jun 5th 2021, 8:11 PM
# Hotel to Home
Travellers from three specific states are now permitted to leave mandatory hotel quarantine early
The requirement to quarantine in a hotel for arrivals from Israel, Albania and St Lucia has been lifted.
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Apr 12th 2021, 7:33 AM
# back of the net
Kane ends England goal drought to sink Albania
Harry Kane and Mason Mount netted in England’s 2-0 win in Tirana.
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Mar 28th 2021, 7:04 PM
# Deported
More than 20 Albanian and Georgian nationals deported from Ireland
Some 19 males and 4 females boarded a flight at Dublin Airport this morning.
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Dec 4th 2019, 7:03 PM
# Earthquake
Nine people dead and 600 others injured as Albania hit with strongest earthquake in decades
The worst damage appeared to be around the coastal town of Durres.
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Nov 26th 2019, 10:38 AM
# Forgetful Paris
French president Macron apologises to Albania over anthem blunder
Kick-off was delayed after the national anthem of Andorra was played before the game against France.
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Sep 8th 2019, 9:20 PM
# Glasgow
Naismith inspires hope for Scotland as Alex McLeish earns second win in charge
Steven Naismith was involved in both goals as Scotland rebounded from their Belgium defeat.
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Sep 10th 2018, 10:31 PM
# migrant crisis
Ireland agrees to take in migrants from boat stranded off Italian coast for almost a week
Italy refused to take in the migrants on Monday because there was no EU commitment to relocate them.
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Aug 26th 2018, 2:49 PM
# not together
Eurovision ends contract with Chinese broadcaster after it didn't show Irish entry
The performance featured two men dancing on stage.
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May 11th 2018, 7:36 AM
# Come and get me
Albania boss: I'm the right man for the England job
The 60-year-old says the vacant Three Lions post is too good to turn down.
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Jul 14th 2016, 7:08 PM
# Farewell
Albania out of Euro 2016 after Portugal draw with Hungary
Portugal’s thrilling draw against Hungary means Albania have exited Euro 2016 at the group stage.
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Jun 22nd 2016, 7:21 PM
# Deja Vu
They've gone and done it again! 90th minute Griezmann header to France's rescue
2 – 0 doesn’t even begin to tell the story.
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Jun 15th 2016, 10:03 PM
# Feeling Bleus
Albania shock struggling France thanks to a very tasty free-kick
A third defeat in four games for Didier Deschamps’ side.
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Jun 13th 2015, 7:24 PM
# High Winds
One body recovered as hundreds still trapped aboard burning ferry
Rescuers have so far only managed to get 161 of the 478 people on the stricken “Norman Atlantic” to safety.
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Dec 28th 2014, 8:20 PM
# political science
Ultras, nihilism and Kosovo: Jonathan Wilson on the midweek violence in Belgrade
The acclaimed football journalist and author provides an insight into Tuesday’s abandoned Euro 2016 qualifier between Serbia and Albania.
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Oct 18th 2014, 10:00 AM
# inexplicable
Branislav Ivanovic 'can't comprehend' the violent scenes during last night's Serbia v Albania qualifier
Chelsea defender says Albanian players didn’t want to continue due to being ‘unfit physically and mentally’.
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Oct 15th 2014, 2:24 PM
# Albania
Pope Francis: Religion can never justify violence
He said that Albania was an “inspiring example” of religious harmony.
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Sep 21st 2014, 7:15 PM
# decisions
Januzaj could play for England after impressive United debut - David Moyes
The United boss was every impressed with his young star’s debut.
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Oct 6th 2013, 2:10 PM
# Preview
Here's all you need to know about tonight's international action
The Irish team’s group rivals, Germany, are in action, as they take on Argentina.
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Aug 15th 2012, 8:00 AM
# Explainer
Explainer: Kosovo’s sovereignty… what does it mean?
What does Kosovo’s legal sovereignty mean for the territory, its people, and its sports teams?
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Jul 7th 2012, 8:15 AM
# Albania
12 students die after bus falls off 80m cliff in Albania
The bus had been carrying college students on a pre-graduation trip when it fell into a mountain ravine.
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May 22nd 2012, 8:44 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Every morning, TheJournal.ie brings you the nine stories you need to know as you kick off your day.
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May 22nd 2012, 8:26 AM