“Violence and revenge” / The U.S. Embassy issues a message to American citizens: Here are the venues you should avoid

The United States Embassy in Tirana has issued a rare security alert, advising American citizens to avoid certain venues in the capital due to potential risks of retaliatory violence and general safety concerns. In the warning distributed through official channels, the embassy urges U.S. citizens to exercise increased caution, stay away from the specified locations, and monitor updates regarding the situation

This alert is considered unusual, raising questions about the actual level of threat and the developments that prompted this public advisory. So far, Albanian authorities have not released an official response regarding the matter

The U.S. Embassy typically issues security notices when it assesses an increased risk to its citizens, including possible criminal activity or specific tensions in certain areas. It remains to be seen whether local authorities will provide clarifications on the situation and the measures taken to ensure public order and safety in the capital

Message to American citizens

Subject: Security Alert

Location: Tirana

Date/Time: Friday, February 20, 2026

Incident: As a precautionary security measure due to the potential for retaliatory violence and/or reports of unfair business practices and safety concerns, the following venues are prohibited for U.S. Embassy personnel

Juvenilja

Kështjella Juvenilja

Pastiçeri Venezia

Klubi i Magjisë

Recommended Actions

American citizens are advised to avoid these venues

Monitor local media

Always have an emergency plan or exit strategy

Maintain a low profile

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