Albania

Investigation into international fraud network based in Israel, Cyprus sees seven suspects arrested

The operation, led by German prosecutors, resulted in the arrest of seven suspects, searches at 17 locations, and the seizure of more than 100 servers allegedly used by the fraud network.

Police arrest suspects in an international fraud investigation.
A demonstrator dressed as Mario, in blue overalls and a red cap, walks through a street engulfed in tear gas near Porte de Charenton in Paris, Ile-de-France, France, on 31 October 2026.

Israeli, US flags burned in Lyon as economic protests turn violent in European cities

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.

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

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


War crimes prosecutor indicts Kosovo president Hashim Thaci

War crimes allegations against the KLA first surfaced in the 2011 Council of Europe rights agency report that accused guerrillas of killing civilian Serbs and ethnic Albanian political opponents.

Kosovo's President Hashim Thaci attends a ceremony of security forces a day before parliament's vote on whether to form a national army, in Pristina, Kosovo, December 13, 2018.

The new Israeli government should finally recognize Kosovo

Despite Kosovo’s continuous efforts – and its people’s sincere admiration for the Jewish state – Israel has so far refused to establish relations with the youngest country in Europe.

A MAN holds a Kosovo flag

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