The headlines from 16 October
The implementation of the agreement with Italy had begun as the first immigrants have arrived in Shengjin. The navy ship “Libra” has brought 16 immigrants from Egypt and Bangladesh who were rescued by the coast guard in international waters.
Some 40 deputies of the Democratic Party are set to protest in Strasbourg on October 23 in a rally in front of the European Parliament. The protest aims to inform MEPs about the situation with Sali Berisha, the imprisonment of Ervin Salianji and the state of democracy in Albania.
4 opposition MPs will pay the damages caused by the burning of chairs in the Parliament during the September 30 protest. The administration of the Assembly says that the amount of 765 thousand Lek (or about 7500 Euros) will be kept from their monthly salary.
155 websites with Russian domains have been blocked by the Electronic Communications Authority in Albania over the last few years. According to Albanian officials, these pages spread pro-Russian propaganda. The Parliamentary Committee on Disinformation wants stricter laws to stop fake news.
For the first time, the World Adult Wrestling Championship will take place in Albania. Athletes from 117 countries will compete in the Olympic Park in Tirana from October 21 to 27.
