Italian Prime Minister Meloni addresses backlash after Italians abandon Albanian restaurant

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who was visiting Albania on holiday, ensured that a local restaurant owner was compensated after a group of Italians fled without paying their bill. Meloni instructed the Italian ambassador to Albania to pay the bill, stating that a few dishonest individuals should not embarrass the nation. Albania is experiencing a tourist boom this summer, with many Italians opting for the country's affordable prices and beautiful beaches.