President Isaac Herzog awarded the Presidential Medal of Honor to Prime Minister of Albania Edi Rama in recognition of his support for Israel. 'You held fast to your moral compass and expressed deep friendship and vital support.'
Albania’s legacy as a temporary haven for foreign Jewish refugees during World War II is well-known, and the people are friendly to visitors.
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama rejects Channel 12 report saying Trump is in talks with his country about the possibility of taking in as many as 100,000 Gazan civilians: “I haven’t heard something so fake in quite some time."
In Albania, which saved its own Jews and Jewish refugees from the Nazis, educators teach the Holocaust to a new generation. 'Albanians hid Jews without regard to where they came from, or whether they were rich or poor.'
President Herzog, together with the mother of hostage Alon Ohel, met Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, marking the first-ever visit by an Israeli President to the country.
Israeli President will pay an official visit to Serbia and Albania this week together with Idit Ohel, an Israeli of Serbian origin, and the mother of the hostage Alon Ohel.
A particularly - and literally - heated debate broke out in the Albanian government regarding the formation of government committees.
'Besa' museum will commemorate bravery of Albanians who refused to hand over Jews to the Nazis.
A delegation of Zionist activists and Knesset members visited the Albanian parliament and met with local legislators.
The perpetrator was surrounded and beaten by supporters of the presidential candidate's.
Advocacy org calls on Albania to take further step against Iran to 'send a powerful message that the world is ready to stand up to Iran.'
Albania’s Interior Ministry says border system hit by second cyberattack that came from the same Iranian source as July attack.
Iran calls Albania's decision to sever diplomatic ties over alleged cyberattack "an ill-considered and short-sighted action".
Albanian prime minister orders all staff at Iranian embassy to leave country within 24 hours in response to July Iranian cyberattack.
Largely symbolic move seen as a statement against Russian invasion of Ukraine.
EU and UN halt funding for Kosovo project honoring Albanian Nazi collaborator.
An onlooker 'saved the day', becoming an instant hit when he jumped into the vehicle of an intoxicated driver during Albanian elections.
Hundreds demand resignation of interior minister, set Christmas trees on fire after man who violated curfew allegedly killed by police.
Heads of Conference of Presidents say Albania's decision sets an example for other Muslim nations.
'Combat Anti-Semitism' Movement applauds Albania’s adoption of IHRA definition, urges other majority-Muslim countries to follow
Former Albanian minister becomes first Muslim to join Combat Anti-Semitism Movement’s advisory board.
Jewish group gathers to repair earthquake-damaged home of Muslim man whose father saved 20 Jewish families during the Holocaust.
Israeli teams sent to assist Albania following devastating earthquake return home after mission completed.
Prime Minister Edi Rama praises Israeli army engineers in video message to Netanyahu thanking Israel for aid after deadly earthquake.
IDF dispatches delegation of ten experts to Albania following the earthquake there.
Jewish commemoration group honors Muslim Albanian who rescued two Jewish families from the Italian occupation.
Albania's sole Jewish history museum, the Solomon Museum, reopens after businessman saves it from brink of closure.
21-year-old Albanian-US dual citizen arrested after planning to join ISIS, attack military base and synagogue.
Albania's Jewish museum tells the story of a Nazi-occupied country which sheltered its Jews - but the museum may face closure come April.
Iran says US and Israel to blame Albania's expulsion of two Iranian diplomats over security reasons.
Albanian media report that Netanyahu was due to visit the country last month, but the visit was canceled for security reasons.
Albania reportedly expels two Iranian diplomats in connection with 2016 Albania-Israel soccer match threatened with terrorism.
Eight Muslim extremists who plotted terror attacks Israeli soccer players and fans in Albania jailed for up to 10 years.
Conference of European Rabbis President meets with Albania's PM, holds candle lighting ceremony in Albania's Government House.
Terrorists plotted to attack World Cup qualifying match in Albania and kill both players and fans.
Kosovo arrests 19 suspected ISIS terrorists in connection with a plan to attack Israel’s national soccer team during its visit to Albania.
Israel's national soccer team makes a strong showing in defeating Albania’s national team 3-0. Over 2,000 officers protected the game.
Plane finds problem while still on runway, flight delayed.
CTB raises terror threat level in Albania after ISIS threat against Israeli soccer team.
After ISIS planned attack, Albanian soccer turns to FIFA with a request to change the location of Albania’s upcoming match against Israel.
In a small Greek city, a Romanioti Jew dedicated to preserving the history of this unique, ancient Diaspora community.
Albanian nabbed in Czech Republic on suspicion of having brutally beaten to death Israeli tourist at a Berlin church.
Seven Albanian Muslims, including an imam, indicted for joining or recruiting for the brutal jihadist group.
World-renown novelist and poet Ismail Kadare in Jerusalem to receive top literary award, notes close ties between Jews, Albanians.
Holy See makes reference to Islamist extremism in trip to Albania to promote religious tolerance.
Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman is set to inaugurate a new embassy in Albania, a Muslim-majority member of NATO.
"Mein Kampf," which remains unsurpassed in its anti-Semitic ideology, was released in Albania for the first time.
Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha names Iran and President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad "the new Nazis."
