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Student protests continue in Albania: PM Rama announces new package of laws on demonstrations

Student protests in Tirana, which began on October 13, have entered their 13th day. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama announced the preparation of a legislative package: compensation for affected businesses, fines for unauthorized marches, masks and blocking of traffic, as well as the removal of calls for violence on social media. Some of the actions were accompanied by clashes with police.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
Politics

Albanian PM Edi Rama promised fines for participants in violent protests

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama announced an upcoming law providing for fines of more than 550 dollars for participants in violent demonstrations and restrictions on gatherings when there is a risk of unrest. Protests in the country have been going on for several months and in recent days escalated into clashes with the police. The opposition led by Sali Berisha said it will not accept the new measures.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
World

Clashes erupt again at anti-government rally in Tirana: tear gas, rubber bullets and burned symbols of dialogue

Thousands of people took to the streets of Tirana on Saturday for another anti-government rally. Police used tear gas, water cannons and rubber bullets, while protesters used firecrackers and stones. According to the health ministry, 13 people were injured. The protests, which began in May over a hotel linked to the Trump family, have grown into a broad movement against corruption demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
World

Thousands rally in Tirana against the government: tear gas, burned cushions and demands for Rama's resignation

On October 24, 2026, mass anti-government protests took place in Tirana: police used tear gas and water cannons, dozens of demonstrators were detained, and, according to authorities, more than 300 people were injured. Students are demanding lower tuition fees and action against corruption in education, while the opposition burned symbolic cushions outside Prime Minister Edi Rama's office. The protests, which began in May over the Trump family's hotel project, have grown into a broad movement against corruption.

Otabek Yusupov
5 min read
World

Albania's parliament descends into chaos: lawmakers brawl over student protests

Clashes broke out in Albania's parliament between the opposition and the ruling party: lawmakers blocked the podium, tore down microphones, and voting continued amid the chaos. The trigger was the leadership's refusal to debate ten days of student protests in Tirana, whose participants demand lower tuition fees and the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
World

Student protests in Tirana continue for ninth day: clashes at prime minister's office and teachers' boycott

On October 21, student protests that began on October 13 demanding improved learning conditions continued in Tirana. The demonstration started peacefully at the prime minister's office, then protesters moved to the ministry of education building, and upon returning threw stones and Molotov cocktails at the building and police. Prime Minister Edi Rama again called on students for dialogue, while the teachers' union announced a boycott of all universities in the country.

Javlon Tursunov
1 min read
World

Albanian PM Edi Rama calls for dialogue on the seventh day of anti-government protests

Anti-government protests in Albania have continued for the seventh consecutive day. Prime Minister Edi Rama declared his readiness for dialogue, placing chairs labeled “Dialogue” outside his office, but ruled out talks with those involved in violence. The protests began on October 13 over problems in education and later grew into discontent over corruption and rising prices.

Javlon Tursunov
1 min read
World

Clashes between protesters and police in Tirana: petrol bombs, water cannons, around 300 injured

Fierce clashes erupted on Monday in Tirana, the capital of Albania: demonstrators pelted police with Molotov cocktails, fireworks and stones and set fire to rubbish bins, while police responded with water cannons. The unrest comes amid months-long anti-government protests over corruption, university conditions and demands for the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. According to the authorities, around 300 people were injured, more than half of them police officers.

Javlon Tursunov
1 min read
World

Albanian PM Edi Rama Calls Unrest Sweeping the Country a 'Hybrid War'

After a week of anti-government protests in Tirana, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama blamed a 'hybrid war' and 'foreign actors' for the escalation of violence, having previously pointed to Russia and Iran. About 300 people were injured in the clashes. The protests began over a resort project linked to Donald Trump's family and grew into demands for Rama's resignation.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
World

Seventh day of clashes between protesters and police in Albania: students demand resignation of PM Rama

In Tirana, clashes between students and police continued for the seventh consecutive day. According to official figures, 295 people were injured before Monday, including 186 police officers. Prime Minister Edi Rama, in power for 13 years, blames 'dark forces' for radicalising young people and rejects negotiations. Protesters demand better conditions at universities, action against corruption, and his resignation.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
World

Albania: PM Rama accused anti-government protesters of crossing a 'red line'

The 'Flamingo' anti-government protests in Albania have been going on for months; after a student movement joined over high tuition fees, clashes intensified. Prime Minister Edi Rama said protests are a right while violence is a crime, and promised legal consequences. The European Commission condemned the violence and called for a proportionate response within the law.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
World

Albania sees sixth day of protests: clashes in Tirana, Edi Rama refuses to resign

Anti-government protests in Tirana continue for a sixth day over poor conditions at universities, high tuition fees and corruption. Police used water cannons, tear gas and rubber bullets; according to the health ministry, 272 people have been injured since Tuesday, including 169 police officers. Prime Minister Edi Rama rejected demands to resign, calling the protests 'the work of a foreign hand'.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read
World

In Albania student protests escalated into clashes: Edi Rama refused to resign

On October 18, student protests in Tirana intensified again: police used water cannons and tear gas, 28 people were injured, including 19 police officers. In an hour-long video address, Prime Minister Edi Rama said he would not resign and blamed “external forces,” mentioning Russia and Iran. The Russian Foreign Ministry rejected the accusations of interference.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
World

Albania protests enter sixth day: Rama refuses to resign

Student protests in Albania have continued for a sixth day. Demonstrators demand the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama, citing corruption, high tuition fees and problems in education. Clashes with police occurred in Tirana, with police using tear gas, water cannons and rubber bullets. According to the health ministry, 28 people were injured, 19 of them police officers. Rama rejected calls to step down, calling the protests the work of a foreign hand and a threat to the country's EU path.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
World

Fifth day of protests in Albania: clashes in Tirana, hundreds detained and police officers injured

Anti-government protests in Albania continue for a fifth day. In Tirana, students and other demonstrators clashed with police outside the ministry of education and the office of Prime Minister Edi Rama. Police used tear gas, water cannons and, according to reports, rubber bullets. Hundreds of people have been detained and dozens of police officers injured.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read