Albania

Bridging cultures:

Albanian and German students unite for Holocaust remembrance

German school named for Albanian who saved Jews sends students to Tirana for Holocaust remembrance.

Albanian PM to attend Trump’s 'Board of Peace' inaugural meeting

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama will attend the inaugural meeting of Donald Trump’s "Board of Peace" in Washington on February 19.

Yisrael Ganz's moving gesture to the Prime Minister of Albania

The Governor of Binyamin presented Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama with a unique gift: a work of art based on one of Rama’s own well-known creations, integrated with the symbol of the Tribe of Benjamin, the wolf.

Knesset Speaker gifts custom shoes to Albanian PM

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana presented Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama with a pair of custom-designed shoes as a token of appreciation for his support of Israel.

Muslim-majority Albania joins Israel Allies Foundation network

The new caucus joined a global network of over 60 pro-Israel parliamentary groups worldwide, advancing faith-based diplomacy and strengthening international support for the State of Israel.

Sa'ar: 'ICJ is a kangaroo court, weaponized by Israel's enemies'

Foreign Minister Sa'ar rejected the International Court of Justice's advisory opinion that Israel must

'You rose to the challenge'

President Herzog awards Medal of Honor to Albanian Prime Minister

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.'

Once-isolated Albania hopes for Israeli tourist boom

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 PM:

'We're taking in 10,000 Gazans? Fake news'

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."

Albanian educators seek to teach their country's Holocaust legacy

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.'

Historic visit

Albania to open commercial liaison office in Jerusalem

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.

Pres. Herzog to visit Serbia and Albania with mother of hostage

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.

Albanian parliamentarians attempt to light fire in Parliament

A particularly - and literally - heated debate broke out in the Albanian government regarding the formation of government committees.

Albania opening museum honoring citizens who rescued Jews

'Besa' museum will commemorate bravery of Albanians who refused to hand over Jews to the Nazis.

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Israeli national anthem sung in Muslim parliament

A delegation of Zionist activists and Knesset members visited the Albanian parliament and met with local legislators.

Watch: Shocking moment Albanian politician punched in the face

The perpetrator was surrounded and beaten by supporters of the presidential candidate's.

B’nai Brith urges Albania to join IHRA in response to Iran

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 blames Iran for second cyberattack

Albania’s Interior Ministry says border system hit by second cyberattack that came from the same Iranian source as July attack.

Iran:

'Accusation we were behind Albania cyberattack is baseless'

Iran calls Albania's decision to sever diplomatic ties over alleged cyberattack "an ill-considered and short-sighted action".

Albania severs diplomatic ties with Iran

Albanian prime minister orders all staff at Iranian embassy to leave country within 24 hours in response to July Iranian cyberattack.

EU to accept Ukraine as candidate member in solidarity

Largely symbolic move seen as a statement against Russian invasion of Ukraine.

EU, UN, halt funding for project honoring Nazi collaborator

EU and UN halt funding for Kosovo project honoring Albanian Nazi collaborator.

Watch: Man crashes car near Albania's central plaza

An onlooker 'saved the day', becoming an instant hit when he jumped into the vehicle of an intoxicated driver during Albanian elections.

Albania: Man killed after violating curfew, protests ensue

Hundreds demand resignation of interior minister, set Christmas trees on fire after man who violated curfew allegedly killed by police.

Albania praised for adopting IHRA's anti-Semitism definition

Heads of Conference of Presidents say Albania's decision sets an example for other Muslim nations.

Albania endorses IHRA working definition of anti-Semitism

'Combat Anti-Semitism' Movement applauds Albania’s adoption of IHRA definition, urges other majority-Muslim countries to follow

Former Albania minister joins group fighting anti-Semitism

Former Albanian minister becomes first Muslim to join Combat Anti-Semitism Movement’s advisory board.

Jewish group to fix home of Albanian man whose father saved Jews

Jewish group gathers to repair earthquake-damaged home of Muslim man whose father saved 20 Jewish families during the Holocaust.

IDF aid delegation completes mission to Albania

Israeli teams sent to assist Albania following devastating earthquake return home after mission completed.

Albanian PM lauds IDF soldiers helping after deadly earthquake

Prime Minister Edi Rama praises Israeli army engineers in video message to Netanyahu thanking Israel for aid after deadly earthquake.

IDF dispatches aid delegation to Albania

IDF dispatches delegation of ten experts to Albania following the earthquake there.

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

Jewish commemoration group honors Muslim Albanian who rescued two Jewish families from the Italian occupation.

Albania's endangered Jewish museum rescued for a 'rebirth'

Albania's sole Jewish history museum, the Solomon Museum, reopens after businessman saves it from brink of closure.

Albanian arrested in Montana for planning synagogue attack

21-year-old Albanian-US dual citizen arrested after planning to join ISIS, attack military base and synagogue.

In Albania, a sole Jewish history museum on the brink

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 blames Israel for Albania's expulsion of diplomats

Iran says US and Israel to blame Albania's expulsion of two Iranian diplomats over security reasons.

Report: Netanyahu cancelled trip to Albania

Albanian media report that Netanyahu was due to visit the country last month, but the visit was canceled for security reasons.

Albania expels two Iranian diplomats

Albania reportedly expels two Iranian diplomats in connection with 2016 Albania-Israel soccer match threatened with terrorism.

Kosovo jails planners of attack on Israeli soccer team

Eight Muslim extremists who plotted terror attacks Israeli soccer players and fans in Albania jailed for up to 10 years.

Hanukkah celebration in Albania's Government House

Conference of European Rabbis President meets with Albania's PM, holds candle lighting ceremony in Albania's Government House.

Kosovo charges 4 in terror plot against Israeli soccer team

Terrorists plotted to attack World Cup qualifying match in Albania and kill both players and fans.

Kosovo arrests suspects in plot against Israeli soccer team

Kosovo arrests 19 suspected ISIS terrorists in connection with a plan to attack Israel’s national soccer team during its visit to Albania.

Israeli delegation stranded in Albania

Plane finds problem while still on runway, flight delayed.

Amid heightened security, Israel defeats 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.

Counter-Terrorism Bureau raises threat level for Albania

CTB raises terror threat level in Albania after ISIS threat against Israeli soccer team.

World Cup qualifier: ISIS planned attack on Israeli team

After ISIS planned attack, Albanian soccer turns to FIFA with a request to change the location of Albania’s upcoming match against Israel.

Ioanina's Jews: Remants of a vibrant Romanioti community

In a small Greek city, a Romanioti Jew dedicated to preserving the history of this unique, ancient Diaspora community.

Suspect Arrested in Lethal Beating of Israeli in Berlin

Albanian nabbed in Czech Republic on suspicion of having brutally beaten to death Israeli tourist at a Berlin church.

Kosovo Cracks Down on Albanian ISIS Agents

Seven Albanian Muslims, including an imam, indicted for joining or recruiting for the brutal jihadist group.

Albanian Human Rights Author to Receive Israeli Literary Prize

World-renown novelist and poet Ismail Kadare in Jerusalem to receive top literary award, notes close ties between Jews, Albanians.

Pope Francis: 'Religion Cannot Justify Violence'

Holy See makes reference to Islamist extremism in trip to Albania to promote religious tolerance.

Israel to Open New Embassy in Albania

Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman is set to inaugurate a new embassy in Albania, a Muslim-majority member of NATO.

Hitler's Mein Kampf Unlawfully Reprinted in Albania

"Mein Kampf," which remains unsurpassed in its anti-Semitic ideology, was released in Albania for the first time.

Albania's PM: Iran, Ahmadinejad 'The New Nazis'

Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha names Iran and President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad "the new Nazis."