Albania

 BERAT, DESIGNATED as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008, served as a major hideout for the Jewish

Albania's secret Jewish history, how its population saved Jews during the Holocaust

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: During WWII, Albania defied the Nazis, sheltering Jews and preserving its tradition of hospitality. Discover how this Muslim-majority nation became a haven for Jewish refugees.

By HAREL KOPELMAN
15/03/2025

Czech Scientists confirm discovered Albanian underground thermal lake is the largest in the world

The lake is 138.3 meters long, 42 meters wide, and holds 8,335 cubic meters of hot, mineral-rich water.

Albanian PM ridicules Amit Segal for report of moving Palestinians to Albania

Segal's N12 report came shortly after US President Donald Trump called on Jordan and Egypt to accept more Palestinians from Gaza, which had then sparked accusations of "ethnic cleansing."

  Deputy Ambassador Yuvale Fischer.

How a diplomat made a square in Tirana a symbol of peace - opinion

Israeli diplomat's dream becomes a lasting tribute to Shimon Peres in the heart of Albania.

By YUVAL FISCHER
27/01/2025

Trump aid freeze strands Afghan visa holders in Albania

Nearly 200,000 Afghans have been resettled in the US with SIVs or as refugees since 2021. Trump's victorious 2024 reelection campaign included promises of strict immigration policies.

By REUTERS
26/01/2025

Price: $279, duration: Two and a half hours. Sundor opens route to Albania

Sundor, a subsidiary of El Al, has announced the launch of a new flight route to Albania, set to begin in spring. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama tweeted about it on his X account.

By WALLA! TOURISM
24/01/2025

El Al subsidiary Sundor to operate direct Israel-Albania flights

Sundor will operate three weekly flights to Tirana: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The inaugural flight will take place on March 31, 2025. 

Religious leader of Albania: 'I consider myself a brother of the people of Israel'

The mini state, whose territory will consist of around 0.1 square kilometers, is planned to be the “Vatican” of the Shi’ite Bektashi Sufi order.

13/10/2024
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