Albania

Albanian PM says protests pose threat to EU membership, not government

Albanian PM Edi Rama warned that violent protests threaten the country's EU ambitions as demonstrators demanded his resignation for a sixth day.

A protester faces off with a police unit during an anti-government demonstration in central Tirana on October 17, 2026, as protests continued for a fifth consecutive day over university conditions and demands for the resignation of Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama.
Protesters stand near a burning car during an anti-government protest by students in Tirana, Albania, October 17, 2026.

Israeli embassy temporarily closed as Albanian protesters clash with police in Tirana

People gather near a fire as plumes of black smoke rise, amid an anti-government protest by students, in Tirana, Albania, October 14, 2026.

Albanian Education Ministry set ablaze during anti-corruption student riot as protests spread

 Jared Kushner and his wife Ivanka look on as Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump addresses supporters at his rally, at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., November 6, 2024.

How antisemitic rhetoric seeped into Albania's anti-Kushner protests


Albania bans psychologists from practicing gay conversion therapy

The Order of Psychologists said members would face disciplinary proceedings if they carried out the treatment.

Police stand guard during an anti-government protest in front of the Parliament in Tirana, Albania May 25, 2019

MDA offers assistance to Turkey after earthquake

"I view this as an opportunity for collaboration... offer all assistance towards saving lives anywhere," and have "great appreciation" for Turkish Red Crescent, MDA's director-general Eli Bin wrote.

Earthquake aftermath in the Turkish eastern city of Elazig, Jan. 25, 2020

Albanians and the Jewish people – bonds of friendship that transcend time

Though the times were critical, the show of friendship toward Albanians was heartwarming.

A firefighter stands near a damaged building in Durres after an earthquake shook Albania.

Israel aid team arrives in Albania following earthquake

The 6.4-magnitude quake, Albania's worst ever, was centered 30 km. west of the capital Tirana and was felt across the Balkans and southern Italy across the Adriatic Sea.

A firefighter stands near a damaged building in Durres, after an earthquake shook Albania, December 2, 2019

How a Muslim Albanian family saved Jews during the Holocaust

Xhemal Veseli: If people are in need of help, Islam tells us that we should help these people.

From the Depths Founder Jonny Daniels and Xhemal Veseli, an Albanian Muslim who was named as a Righteous Among the Nations for saving seven Jews.

Powerful quake kills 13 in Albania as buildings bury residents

"The roof collapsed on our head and I don't know how we escaped. God helped us," said Gjoka, whose three-year-old niece was among four people in the apartment when the quake struck.

Military and emergency personnel carry an injured man on a stretcher near a damaged building in Thumane, after an earthquake shook Albania, November 26, 2019

Iran’s long arm sought to kill dissidents in Albania

In addition, police director Ardi Veliu explained that the terrorist cell was being lead by the Iranian regime in Albania which is aimed at demoralizing the Iranian Opposition Movement.

Police stand guard during an anti-government protest in front of the Parliament in Tirana, Albania May 25, 2019

93-year-old Albanian who rescued Jews to be honored in Poland

In addition to Albania, the event will be attended by rescuers from Poland and Belarus as well as officials from Israel, Denmark and the United States.

The Warsaw Ghetto Heroes Monument

Last Jewish history museum survives in Albania

The Solomon Museum tells the story of how Muslims and Christians in the country helped save hundreds of Jews during the Holocaust.

An original yellow star (not on general display) is seen at the artifacts department of the Yad Vashem World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Jerusalem, ahead of the Israeli annual Holocaust Remembrance Day, April 10, 2018

Albania expels Iranian agents for plotting attacks against Israel

Latest Iranian plan follows other attempts in 2018

Members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards march during a parade to commemorate the anniversary of the Iran-Iraq war (1980-88), in Tehran September 22, 2011.