Albania News News Albania » History: Albania to build museum to citizens who saved Jews during Holocaust
The Besa Museum will be named after the strict neighborly honor code that Albanians say motivated them to protect their Jewish neighbors during World War II. (JTA) — Albania’s prime minister announced ...
News Albania » History: Remember Albania’s History of Repression, Urge Prison Camp Survivors
Klara Merlika spent 45 years in detention camps under Albania’s repressive communist regime. At the age of 90, she is one of the few living survivors. These days, Merlika has difficulties with her ...
News Albania » History: In Albania, which saved Jews from the Nazis, educators teach the Holocaust to a new generation
(JTA) — ELBASAN, Albania — Isaac Herzog’s visit to Albania Thursday marked the first time an Israeli leader set foot in the only European country that ended World War II with more Jews than it started ...
News Albania » History: Exploring Albania's scenic beauty and rich history
Experience the stunning beauty of Albania from above with this captivating drone footage. Soar over the pristine beaches of the Albanian Riviera, the rugged peaks of the Accursed Mountains, and the ...
News Albania » History: Bunk’Art: Dealing with the legacy of Albania’s communist regime
This article by Twyla Pittson first appeared in Balkan Diskurs on April 3, 2026. An edited version is being republished on Global Voices under a content partnership agreement with the Post-Conflict ...
News Albania » History: Dr. Anna Kohen’s ‘The Flower Of Vlora’: A Prominent History From The Land Of Eagles – Book Review
The Albanian Communist regime (1945-1990) has sparked a gust of heated debate pertaining to a series of publications that are written in the last 33 years by Enver Hoxha’s henchmen, Qemal Lame (whose ...
News Albania » History: Politicians Take Control of History in Albania
A hasty spending spree motivated by political ambition ahead of this year’s election in Albania created a series of monuments to controversial historical figures with questionable aesthetic value.
News Albania » History: Albania to build museum to citizens who saved Jews during Holocaust
(JTA) — Albania’s prime minister announced plans to open a museum in Tirana dedicated to the stories of its citizens who saved Jews during the Holocaust. The museum will also honor Jewish history and ...