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Albania’s prime minister vows not to resign over student-led protests

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Demonstrators demand resignation of Edi Rama after three days of clashes in capital Tirana

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Section: World news
By: Helena Smith
Published: Oct 15, 2026, 5:52 PM UTC
Updated: Oct 15, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC

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Albanian PM Edi Rama warned that violent protests threaten the country's EU ambitions as demonstrators demanded his resignation for a sixth day.

The Jerusalem PostAlbania PM Rama rejects resignation calls amid violent protests

Thousands of young people gathered outside Albania’s Education Ministry in central Tirana on Saturday, marking the fifth consecutive day of a growing student-led movement calling for Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign.

The Times of IndiaIndiaAlbania sees fresh clashes as student-led movement targets PM Rama

Demonstrators demanding action on corruption, university conditions and tuition fees face tear gas and water cannons in Tirana, as clashes have left 272 people injured since Tuesday, according to the health ministry.

TRT WorldAlbania protests enter sixth day as Rama rejects calls to resign

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Tirana

Capital city of Albania

Tirana is the capital and largest city of Albania. It is located in the centre of the country, enclosed by mountains and hills, with Dajti rising to the east and a slight valley to the northwest overlooking the Adriatic Sea in the distance. It is among the wettest and sunniest cities in Europe, with 2,544 hours of sun per year.

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Albania PM Rama rejects resignation calls amid violent protestsThe Jerusalem Post41 hr. ago
More Than 300 Albanian Academics Call for Rama’s Resignation Amid ProtestsAlbanian Daily News34 hr. ago
Albania sees fresh clashes as student-led movement targets PM RamaThe Times of IndiaIndia3 days ago
Albania protests enter sixth day as Rama rejects calls to resignTRT World3 days ago
Video. Violence in Albania as protesters call for PM to resignEuronews.comFrance3 days ago
Prime Minister Rama Orders Police to Target Protesters Without Distinctionexit.alAlbania19 hr. ago
Albania Rocked by Violent Protests as Rama Rejects Calls to ResignBGNES15 hr. ago
Albania Rocked By Student-Led Protests, Demonstrators Demand PM’s ResignationRTV English3 days ago

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