Protesters in Albania clashed with riot police during violent demonstrations.
Violent protests erupted in Tirana, Albania, over corruption and rising costs, with demonstrators attacking government buildings and shops. Students led the demonstrations, which began in May and have continued for over 140 days. Police responded with water cannons and tear gas, and clashes spread to other cities. The protests targeted education, jobs, and government transparency, with the prime minister rejecting calls for resignation.
- Protests demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama.
- Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse crowds.
- Protests against the government in Albania have become violent this week.
- Demonstrators targeted government buildings and shops in Tirana.
- Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama rejected calls for his resignation.
- The protests have been a daily occurrence in Tirana for over 140 days.
- The protests in Albania are against a real estate project involving the Trump family.
- The protests aim to protest issues like education costs and lack of job opportunities.
- Protesters threw stones, Molotov cocktails, flares, and fireworks at the police.
- Albania aims to become an EU member by 2028.
- The protests started with hundreds of people gathering outside the education ministry.
- The students accuse officials of corruption and neglecting education.
- Demonstrators threw stones, smashed shop windows, and damaged businesses.
- Protesters clashed with riot police in Tirana.
- The European Commission condemned the use of violence in Tirana and other cities.
- The protests spread from the capital to several other cities.
- The Socialist Party Prime Minister Edi Rama has held power for 13 years.
- The Parliament in Tirana postponed its planned plenary session.
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