Albania receives first asylum seekers from Italy

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The first people to be intercepted at sea by the Italian navy under a controversial migration deal with Albania are on their way to the Balkan nation to have their asylum claims processed. If rejected they will be sent back to countries deemed safe.Also, in the programme, we look at the slow down is sales luxury goods firms have been reporting and the corresponding slump in their share prices.And why Australia plans to ban “dynamic pricing” amid rising anger from fans faced with soaring prices as they try to buy in-demand tickets to see their favourite band?And how opening of the Great Egyptian Museum (GEM) will boost the tourism in Giza?You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033. We would love to hear from you!

16 Oct 10AM English United Kingdom Business

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