Albania

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.

05/05/2024

Albania targeted by Iranian cyberattack again

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

27/12/2023

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.

By LARRY LUXNER/JTA
26/10/2023

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.

By REUTERS
24/09/2023

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.

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.

03/07/2023

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.

08/06/2023

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.

By REUTERS
30/05/2023

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.

Standing on Albania’s Jew Street, I learned firsthand the country’s hospitality culture

Albania's prime minister this month announced plans to open a museum dedicated to the stories of Albanian citizens who sheltered Jews during the Holocaust.

By NAOMI TOMKY/JTA
09/03/2023
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