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.

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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

Demonstrations over corruption and a lack of jobs have begun spreading throughout Albania, with protesters smashing windows, setting alight government buildings, and clashing with police.

|ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
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

This has been the most violent outburst of anti-corruption protests, which started in May and have posed a growing challenge to Prime Minister Edi Rama's government.

|ByREUTERS
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

Local observers blame Russia, Iran and Turkey for trying to sow unrest in the country, which is seeking membership in the European Union. Others call the antisemitism a false flag.

|ByLARRY LUXNER/JTA

Historic Jewish Philly and a Trip to Albania

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 42

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Beautiful Philadelphia skyline at night in USA

Albania targeted by Iranian cyberattack shortly after cutting relations

Albania's prime minister said that no data leaks were caused by the latest cyberattack.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022ByTZVI JOFFRE
Figurines with computers are seen in front of Albanian and Iran flags in this illustration taken, September 10, 2022

US imposes sanctions on Iran over cyber activities, cyberattack on Albania

The move comes after Albania severed diplomatic relations with Iran on Wednesday for the same incident, ordering Iranian diplomats and embassy staff to leave within 24 hours.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022ByREUTERS
Personnel of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran can be seen through a closed door, as Albania cuts ties with Iran and orders diplomats to leave over cyberattack, in Tirana, Albania, September 7, 2022.

NATO allies condemn cyberattack on Albania

Albania cut diplomatic ties with Iran on Wednesday when Prime Minister Edi Rama accused Iran of the July cyber attack.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022ByREUTERS
Iranian flag and cyber code [Illustrative]

Albanian police search empty Iranian embassy after papers burned

Following Albania's Prime Minister Rama's instruction to Iranian diplomats and staff to close the embassy and leave the country, Albanian counter-terrorism police searched the empty Iranian embassy.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022ByREUTERS
Personnel of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran can be seen through a closed door, as Albania cuts ties with Iran and orders diplomats to leave over cyberattack, in Tirana, Albania, September 7, 2022.

Iran thought it had impunity until Albania reacted- analysis

Albania severed diplomatic ties with Iran and is outraged over a cyber-attack. Albania's decision to stand up to Iran is important.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Police stand guard during an anti-government protest in front of the Parliament in Tirana, Albania May 25, 2019

How is Albania's severance of ties with Iran related to Israel?

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said the group that attacked his country also attacked Israel, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022ByTZVI JOFFRE
EVEN AFTER THE Cyberserve/Atraf disaster, Bennett is more afraid of overregulation than he is of lacking the power to save the private sector from its own occasional cyber laziness or cheapness.

Iran calls cyberattack claims 'baseless' after Albania severs ties

The US condemned the Iranian cyberattack against Albania, a NATO ally, warning that it would take action to hold Iran accountable.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama speaks during a joint news conference with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg at the alliance's headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, July 13, 2022.

'Israel Culture Week' in Tirana, capital of Albania

The Israeli Embassy in Albania conducted fifteen Israel-related activities over a ten-day period. Here are the highlights of the events:

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022ByALAN ROSENBAUM
The “Silver Show,” a modern dance show

What does 'refugee' really mean? - opinion

Each of these people has a name, a profession, a family and their own lived experience. And most importantly, their stories are far from over.  

AUGUST 26, 2022ByZOE EDELMAN
The Israeli IsraAid team, Yotam Polizer, Danna Harman and Roni Aboulafia, getting on the evacuation flight together with the Afghan delegation leaders.