Tirana News
Students clash with police in fifth day of Albania protests
Student protests in Tirana entered their fifth day, with clashes between demonstrators and police. Protesters are calling for Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation and citing concerns over education, corruption and unemployment.
Albanian University Protests Spread to More Cities
Protests over problems at universities have spread beyond Tirana to other Albanian cities. Police used tear gas in Tirana, while stones and Molotov cocktails were reported in Korca.
Student protests turn violent in Albania’s capital
Tens of thousands of students protested in Tirana over education costs and corruption, setting fire to a government building and two banks. Police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse demonstrators.
Tirana is the capital city of Albania, serving as its primary political and economic center.