Albanian PM condemns ‘chaos’ as violent unrest spreads
Protesters clashed with police in Tirana in hours-long confrontations, with crowds targeting government buildings, banks and shopfronts.
Tirana, Albania - Student-led demonstrators in Albania's capital city, Tirana, are demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama for a third consecutive day. Clashes between protesters and police have erupted in the city center, with demonstrators targeting government buildings, banks, and shopfronts. The protests have spread to smaller cities, with students boycotting universities.
In Shkodra, protesters damaged city hall and targeted the Socialist and Democratic Party headquarters. In southern coastal cities like Korce, students smashed school windows and blocked streets. Police responded with water cannons and tear gas, while protesters set fires and barricaded roads. The unrest began months ago, originally sparked by a controversial resort development associated with US President Donald Trump's family.
Journalist Teftalia Papa told AFP, "We demand real change, not empty promises. We want a government that works for its people, not against them."
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