The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/albania/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:11:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Albania | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/albania/ 32 32 Thousands protest in Albania against Jared Kushner-linked resort project https://www.timesofisrael.com/thousands-protest-in-albania-against-jared-kushner-linked-resort-project/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:49:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3835516 Protesters chant 'Ivanka, go home' as they demand government block project allegedly linked to US president's son-in-law

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]]> In Albania, teens at German school discover tribal code of honor that saved Jews in WWII https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-albania-teens-at-german-school-discover-tribal-code-of-honor-that-saved-jews-in-wwii/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:48:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3780373 Students at Refik Veseli Schule, named for an Albanian honored as Righteous Among the Nations, learn about 'besa,' a precept that mandates the protection of strangers fleeing persecution

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]]> Once-isolated Albania hopes for Israeli tourist boom with launch of El Al direct flights https://www.timesofisrael.com/once-isolated-albania-hopes-for-israeli-tourist-boom-with-launch-of-el-al-direct-flights/ Sun, 30 Mar 2025 06:10:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3513384 Beautiful landscapes, delicious local fare and excellent value beckon tourists to the country, called one of the safest destinations by Israel's National Security Council

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]]> Albania saved Jews from Nazis. Now educators teach the Holocaust to a new generation https://www.timesofisrael.com/albania-saved-jews-from-nazis-now-educators-teach-the-holocaust-to-a-new-generation/ Mon, 16 Sep 2024 14:00:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3375580 Few youth know Albania is the only European country whose Jewish population was higher after WWII; a teachers' conference aims to change that - and inspire kids with the country's heroism

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]]> Albania to build museum dedicated to citizens who saved Jews during Holocaust https://www.timesofisrael.com/albania-to-build-museum-dedicated-to-citizens-who-saved-jews-during-holocaust/ Fri, 03 Mar 2023 22:43:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2965656 Besa Museum will be named after strict neighborly honor code that Albanians say motivated them to protect their Jewish neighbors during World War II

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]]> Albania sentences Iranian man to 10 years in prison on terror charges https://www.timesofisrael.com/albania-sentences-iranian-man-to-10-years-in-prison-on-terror-charges/ Thu, 15 Dec 2022 16:28:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2900391 Bijan Pooladrag convicted by Albanian court 2 years after being arrested on suspicion of spying on members of Iranian opposition group

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]]> Citing common threat from Iran, Lapid pledges cyberdefense help to Albania https://www.timesofisrael.com/citing-common-threat-from-iran-lapid-pledges-cyberdefense-help-to-albania/ Sun, 23 Oct 2022 17:54:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2857536&preview=true&preview_id=2857536 PM Edi Ram, on three-day visit, is eager to bolster his country's protection after Tehran blamed for online attacks

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]]> After cutting ties with Iran, Albanian PM arrives in Israel to talk cybersecurity https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-cutting-ties-with-iran-albanian-pm-arrives-in-israel-to-talk-cybersecurity/ Sun, 23 Oct 2022 12:21:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2857254&preview=true&preview_id=2857254 Edi Rama blames Tehran for series of attacks in July, will meet with Israel's cyber czar; Dutch PM also slated to land this week

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]]> US says Russia has sent $300 million to meddle in elections in dozens of countries https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-says-russia-has-sent-300-million-to-meddle-in-elections-in-dozens-of-countries/ Wed, 14 Sep 2022 07:24:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2836287 Senior administration official assesses that the amount, spent since 2014, is just 'the tip of the iceberg,' more went undetected

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]]> Israel offers cyber aid to Albania, which severed Iran ties over hacking claim https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-offers-cyber-aid-to-albania-which-severed-iran-ties-over-hacking-claim/ Tue, 13 Sep 2022 08:57:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2835591 Deputy FM Idan Roll relays Jerusalem's backing for Tirana's move and vows to 'tighten' relationship between two countries

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]]> Albania blames Iran for renewed cyberattack on police systems https://www.timesofisrael.com/albania-blames-iran-for-renewed-cyberattack-on-police-systems/ Sat, 10 Sep 2022 16:43:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2833998 Incident comes days after Tirana cuts diplomatic ties with Tehran over July attack on government computers

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]]> US sanctions Iran’s intelligence office and its minister over Albania cyberattack https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-sanctions-irans-intelligence-office-and-its-minister-over-albania-cyberattack/ Fri, 09 Sep 2022 17:07:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2833720 Announcement comes days after an additional cyberattack by Tehran against Tirana, which led Albania to break diplomatic ties with Iran

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]]> Albanian police force their way into Iranian Embassy as diplomats expelled https://www.timesofisrael.com/albanian-police-force-open-iranian-embassy-as-diplomats-expelled/ Thu, 08 Sep 2022 15:10:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2833014 Officers enter compound shortly after last cars from Iranian mission leave, following order to depart country in 24 hours over cyberattack Tirana blames on Tehran

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]]> Iranian diplomats leave Albania embassy after expulsion over cyberattack allegation https://www.timesofisrael.com/iranian-diplomats-leave-albania-embassy-after-expulsion-over-cyberattack-allegation/ Thu, 08 Sep 2022 10:30:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2832856 Amid bustle of last-minute activity, staff -- given just 24 hours to leave the country -- seen apparently burning documents before leaving premises

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]]> Albania cuts diplomatic ties with Iran, boots out diplomats over July cyberattack https://www.timesofisrael.com/albania-cuts-diplomatic-ties-with-iran-boots-out-diplomats-over-july-cyberattack/ Wed, 07 Sep 2022 13:45:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2832270 Prime Minister Edi Rama says Iranian embassy staff given 24 hours to leave country; Biden administration backs its NATO ally, calls for Tehran to be held responsible for assault

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