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


Herzog to visit Serbia and Albania

Because the Israel-Hamas war has impacted the President's travel schedule over the past year, Herzog is scheduled to set off for visits to Serbia and Albania tomorrow.

 President Isaac Herzog.

Albanian Ambassador to 'Post': ‘We take pride in the saving of the Jews of Albania'

Albania was the only country subjugated to Nazi occupation whose Jewish community emerged from the holocaust in higher numbers in comparison to those before the war.

Ambassador Meri Kumbe.

Albania targeted by Iranian cyberattack again

A group tied to Iran claimed responsibility for the attack on Albania's parliament and telecommunications companies.

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

Albania has long been a pro-Israel country. Will the Hamas war change that?

Albania is also known as the only European country that had more Jewish residents after World War II than before it.

 Pro-Palestinian activists protest Israel at a rally at Skanderbeg Square in downtown Tirana, Albania, Oct. 20.

One police officer killed, another injured in Kosovo 'terrorist action'

Tensions have run high in Kosovo, the former Serbian province, after clashes broke out in May between Serb protesters and authorities.

 People work as Kosovo police and US and EU troops stand by after one police officer was killed, another hurt in Kosovo gunfire, in Josevik, Kosovo September 24, 2023.

Scientists discover remains of Europe’s oldest known lakeside village

The site dates back roughly 8,000 years making it older by hundreds of years than other known lakeside sites.

 Lake Ohrid.

Albania’s PM tells ‘Post’ of ancient law recognizing the Jewish Sabbath

Rama proudly speaks of the important role that his country played during the Holocaust by saving Jews.

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

Albania to open two new Jewish museums in Vlora and Tirana

Two new Jewish museums dedicated to the history and culture of the Jewish community in Albania will be opening in 2024.

 The building before the renovation of the museum in Albania.

NATO soldiers on guard in Kosovo Serb town following clashes

Tensions have risen since ethnic Albanian mayors took office in northern Kosovo's Serb-majority area after elections the Serbs boycotted.

 NATO Kosovo Force (KFOR) soldiers clash with local Kosovo Serb protesters at the entrance of the municipality office, in the town of Zvecan, Kosovo, May 29, 2023.

Albania looking to adopt Israel's disillusioned hi-tech employees - Army Radio

Israeli hi-tech represents about a quarter of the State's economy and over half of its exports, and it relies heavily on foreign direct investment.

 HI-TECH SECTOR workers hold signs saying ‘No democracy, no hi-tech’ as they demonstrate against proposed judicial reforms in Tel Aviv, last week.