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Students Commemorate Holocaust Day, Fight Rising Antisemitism

4/7/2026

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On January 27, 2026, students from Tirana's Gjimnazi Sami Frashëri and Germany's Refik Veseli Schule commemorated Holocaust Remembrance Day.
They discussed fighting antisemitism and noted rising antisemitism in Europe, especially from the far right, while planting an olive tree outside Albania's Ministry of European and Foreign Affairs.
The event highlighted Refik Veseli's legacy, who saved a Jewish family during World War II.
German ambassador Karl Bergner emphasized democracy and standing against injustice.

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On January 27, 2026, students from Tirana's Gjimnazi Sami Frashëri and Germany's Refik Veseli Schule commemorated Holocaust Remembrance Day.
They discussed fighting antisemitism and noted rising antisemitism in Europe, especially from the far right, while planting an olive tree outside Albania's Ministry of European and Foreign Affairs.
The event highlighted Refik Veseli's legacy, who saved a Jewish family during World War II.
German ambassador Karl Bergner emphasized democracy and standing against injustice.