Ismail Morina
Albanian Drone Flyer Seeks Political Asylum in Croatia
Darko Butigan, a lawyer for Ismail Morina - who is accused of flying a drone carrying a flag of Greater Albania at a football match in Belgrade in 2014 - told BIRN on Monday that his client is seeking political asylum in Croatia to avoid extradition to Serbia.
Albanians Oppose Drone Flyer's Extradition to Serbia
Croatian Supreme Court is yet to decide whether notorious drone flyer Ismail Morina will be sent to Serbia, after a court in Dubrovnik backed Belgrade's extradition request on Thursday.
On Saturday, Albanian football fans protested in front of the Prime Minister's office, urging the authorities to intervene in stopping the extradition.
Albanians Brace for Big Match With Serbia
On the eve of the much-awaited football match between Albania and Serbia, security is in the spotlight as Albania seeks to gain a good image as well as qualify for the Euro 2016 finals.
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Albanian who flew drone over Partizan stadium arrested
An Albanian who flew a drone over the pitch during a Serbia-Albania Euro 2016 qualifier in Belgrade last fall has been arrested in Tirana.
An Albanian who flew a drone over the pitch during a Serbia-Albania Euro 2016 qualifier in Belgrade last fall has been arrested in Tirana, the Albanian police said in a release on Wednesday.