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


Israeli CSOs: Ambassadors for peace, partnership to the Muslim world - opinion

These organizations can play an instrumental role in facilitating dialogue, fostering collaboration, and reshaping Israel’s global image and its relationships in the Muslim world.

(L-R): Albanian Education and Sports Ortega Manastirliu, CJI's chairman Robert singer, Albanian Health Minister Albana Kociu

Herzog awards Albanian PM Presidential Medal of Honor

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama was honored for his unwavering stance against antisemitism and refusal to 'yield to international pressure,' calling the group the Nazis of the new century.

 President Isaac Herzog and Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama

Israel signs MoU for health cooperation with Albania

As part of the agreement, both sides also committed to advancing cooperation in medical research and the development of medical devices and technologies.

 Israeli Health Minister Uriel Busso (Shas) and Albanian Health Minister Albana Koçiu signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU).

Albania the best-kept vacation secret for Israelis?

In Tirana, visitors can expect the same warm hospitality, as locals are eager to show off their hospitality chops as they welcome foreigners in restaurants, bars, and hotels.

 This historic building in the heart of Vlora will soon house the Jewish Museum of Albania.

Historic Election: Holy Synod names first Albanian archbishop in over 30 years

The enthronement ceremony will take place on March 29 at the Orthodox Cathedral in Tirana, gathering representatives from 13 sister Orthodox Churches and hundreds of believers.

 Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral. Tirana, Albania.

Albania's secret Jewish history, how its population saved Jews during the Holocaust

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: During WWII, Albania defied the Nazis, sheltering Jews and preserving its tradition of hospitality. Discover how this Muslim-majority nation became a haven for Jewish refugees.

 BERAT, DESIGNATED as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008, served as a major hideout for the Jewish refugees fleeing the Nazi occupiers. Here, visitors attend the opening ceremony of the renovated Solomon Jewish History Museum in Berat in 2019.

Rabbi Pinto Meets Albanian PM Again to Strengthen Kosher Certification & Jewish Community


Czech Scientists confirm discovered Albanian underground thermal lake is the largest in the world

The lake is 138.3 meters long, 42 meters wide, and holds 8,335 cubic meters of hot, mineral-rich water.

 Czech Scientists Uncover Lake Neuron: World's Largest Underground Thermal Lake.

Albanian PM ridicules Amit Segal for report of moving Palestinians to Albania

Segal's N12 report came shortly after US President Donald Trump called on Jordan and Egypt to accept more Palestinians from Gaza, which had then sparked accusations of "ethnic cleansing."

Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama attends a news conference at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, March 7, 2023.

How a diplomat made a square in Tirana a symbol of peace - opinion

Israeli diplomat's dream becomes a lasting tribute to Shimon Peres in the heart of Albania.

 Deputy Ambassador Yuvale Fischer.