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Rome gains friend in a high place at Albanian intelligence service

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The former head of Albania's intelligence agency SHISH, Vlora Hyseni, on 24 September 2026. Her successor was appointed on 12 November.
The former head of Albania's intelligence agency SHISH, Vlora Hyseni, on 24 September 2026. Her successor was appointed on 12 November. © Vlasov Sulaj/NurPhoto via AFP

SHISH, Albania's intelligence agency, is to be led by a consultant who was once paid by… the Italian purse. This is a significant asset for Italy as it seeks to extend its agreement with Tirana on the taking in of migrants.

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