Sources: EPO
The government of Albania suspends diplomatic relations with Iran after a major cyberattack allegedly occurs. Iranian diplomats and embassy staff are told to leave Albania within 24 hours. 2022-09-7
One person is killed and one other is injured after heavy flooding in Tirana, Albania. 2022-06-9
Albania announces that it will impose a second nationwide lockdown on November 11 in an attempt to curb the worsening spread of COVID-19. 2020-11-9
Twenty more bodies are found under destroyed buildings after the earthquake in Albania two days ago, bringing the death toll to 50 people. 2019-11-28
Thousands of students at the University of Tirana in Albania demonstrate against tuition fees. The government appeals for calm. 2018-12-11
Heavy rainfall causes flooding in southern Albania. At least one person has died and 3,000 houses have been flooded. 2017-12-2
Protests are held in Albania against the proposal to bring Syria's chemical weapons stockpile to be destroyed in the country. 2013-11-14
Edi Rama is elected by Parliament as Prime Minister of Albania. 2013-09-15
Iranian director Asghar Farhadi wins three awards, including the Golden Bear, for his film "Nader and Simin, A Separation" as the 61st Berlin International Film Festival ends. There are other winners from Argentina, Albania, Germany and Hungary. 2011-02-19