Sources: EPO
Rioters attack government buildings, banks, businesses and other sites as anti-government protests erupt in Tirana, Albania. At least 23 police officers and six others are injured during the unrest, while 35 people are detained. President Bajram Begaj condemns the violence and appeals for calm across the nation. 2026-10-14
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
The Albanian consulate in Kharkiv is destroyed during Russian shelling. No casualties are reported. 2022-03-8
Six earthquakes, the first 5.3 w, in a two-hour period near Korçë in southeastern Albania injure four people and damage around 100 houses. 2019-06-1
Voters in Albania go to the polls for a parliamentary election. Activist Gjon Pjeter Gjoni is shot dead and three other people are wounded in a shoot out near a polling station in the town of Laç. 2013-06-23
Around 100,000 supporters of Albania's opposition Socialist Party pay silent tribute to three men shot dead at an anti-government protest a week ago. The Socialist supporters disperse calmly after a two-hour procession. 2011-01-28
Three people are shot dead and dozens are injured by riot police clashing with at least 20,000 protesters gathered outside the prime minister's office in Tirana, Albania. Deputy prime minister Ilir Meta has resigned after becoming embroiled in a fraud scandal and protesters have called for the rest of the government to resign. 2011-01-21