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Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, leaves federal court during the trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs in New York, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/ Larry Neumeister)
July 10, 2026, 4:04 pm
Albania defends funding Kanye West concert, says it will put capital on map
Tirana has paid $4.6 million to back concert amid poor ticket sales; rapper known for antisemitic outbursts set to perform in purpose-built venue
By AFP
Protesters take part in a rally in Tirana, Albania, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, against the construction of a massive coastal development project linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump at Narta lagoon area, western Albania. (AP Photo/Hameraldi Agolli)
June 20, 2026, 11:45 pm
Thousands rally in Albania amid growing opposition to Kushner-linked resort project
‘Flamingo revolution’ rocks capital Tirana, as environmentalists rail against socialist PM for backing development project by Trump’s son-in-law
By Zana Cimili
Protesters take part in a rally in Tirana, Albania, June 9, 2026, against the construction of a massive coastal development project linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump at Narta lagoon area, western Albania. (AP Photo/Hameraldi Agolli)
June 10, 2026, 7:49 am
Albanian PM says Iran cyber op is amplifying protests against Kushner-linked development plan
Major coastal luxury project has sparked mass protests over environmental impact and transparency; Premier Edi Rama rejects the criticism, accuses Tehran of ‘manipulation’
By Zana Cimili
The House of Toptans in Tirana, Albania. (Aldo Bonata/Albania Ministry of Culture via JTA)
March 4, 2023, 12:43 am
Albania to build museum dedicated to citizens who saved Jews during Holocaust
Besa Museum will be named after strict neighborly honor code that Albanians say motivated them to protect their Jewish neighbors during World War II
By David I. Klein
Israeli far-right MK and Otzma Yehudit leader Itamar Ben Gvir visits Hatikva Market in Tel Aviv during his campaign ahead of the November election, October 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)
October 30, 2022, 1:02 pm
Daily Briefing Oct. 30: MK Ben Gvir’s policies match those of neo-fascists in Europe
Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman on historic Lebanon maritime deal and updates from around the globe; settlements reporter Jeremy Sharon compares & contrasts far-right parties
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Yair Lapid and Albanian counterpart Edi Rama alongside their teams at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem. (Haim Zach/GPO)
October 23, 2022, 8:54 pm
Citing common threat from Iran, Lapid pledges cyberdefense help to Albania
PM Edi Ram, on three-day visit, is eager to bolster his country’s protection after Tehran blamed for online attacks
By Lazar Berman
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama (C) lands in Israel for a three-day visit on October 23, 2022. (Shlomi Amsalem/GPO)
October 23, 2022, 3:21 pm
After cutting ties with Iran, Albanian PM arrives in Israel to talk cybersecurity
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
By Lazar Berman
Illustrative: A cybersecurity expert talks about Iran hacking techniques, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)
September 13, 2022, 11:57 am
Israel offers cyber aid to Albania, which severed Iran ties over hacking claim
Deputy FM Idan Roll relays Jerusalem’s backing for Tirana’s move and vows to ‘tighten’ relationship between two countries
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama speaks during the Wine Vision fair, part of the 'Open Balkan' economic forum for regional cooperation in Belgrade, Serbia, Sept. 1, 2022. (Darko Vojinovic/AP)
September 7, 2022, 4:45 pm
Albania cuts diplomatic ties with Iran, boots out diplomats over July cyberattack
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
By Agencies
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