{
  "id": 15514290,
  "title": "Albanian PM Edi Rama refuses to quit as violent protests enter 6th day",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/albanian-pm-edi-rama-refuses-to-quit-as-violent-protests-enter-6th-day",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T23:04:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3371332/albanian-pm-edi-rama-refuses-quit-violent-protests-enter-6th-day"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has refused to resign despite violent protests that have been ongoing for six days in the capital city, Tirana. Demonstrators have been calling for action over poor university conditions, high tuition fees and corruption. Police have responded with water cannons and tear gas to disperse the crowds, leading to tense stand-offs and escalating violence. Protesters targeted various government buildings, including the education ministry, the Socialist party headquarters, a police station, and the interior ministry. The clashes resulted in injuries to both protesters and police officers. The United States embassy in Tirana urged for restraint and calm, while the European Commission condemned the use of violence and called for a peaceful resolution.",
  "summary": "Albanian police fired water cannon and tear gas on Sunday as violent anti-government protests entered a sixth day and Prime Minister Edi Rama rejected demonstrators’ demands that he resign. Violent demonstrations have rocked Tirana since Tuesday with protesters calling for action over poor university conditions, high tuition fees and corruption. Hundreds of protesters gathered again at noon in…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Albanian PM refuses to quit as violent protests enter sixth day",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/albanian-pm-refuses-to-quit-as-violent-protests-enter-sixth-day",
        "published": "2026-10-18T23:55:19.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}