Albania protests turn violent
Clashes and fires erupted in Tirana during student protests demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama and increased support for students. The disturbances continued into the second day amid escalating violence. The police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse the protesters, who threw stones and Molotov cocktails, set fire to containers, and carried out vandalism targeting the Ministry of Education, shops, and a banking building. The European Union expressed concern over the rising violence, calling for de-escalation and an investigation into allegations of excessive police force. The protests come after months of anti-government demonstrations over a corruption scandal involving a luxury hotel project. The demands also encompass issues related to university conditions, tuition fees, and a lack of support for young people.
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