Albania Riots Enter 3rd Day in Tirana as Rama Refuses to Resign After 89 Injuries
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Updated · Fox News · Oct 15
Albania Riots Enter 3rd Day in Tirana as Rama Refuses to Resign After 89 Injuries
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 15
Summary
Third-day clashes erupted in Tirana on Thursday as protesters hurled rocks at police outside the Education Ministry, drawing tear gas and water cannons.
Edi Rama rejected calls to quit, saying his government should be changed only through elections and vowing violence would not derail Albania's EU path.
Eighty-nine people were injured in Wednesday's unrest — including 61 police officers — after protesters attacked government buildings, banks and businesses.
Student groups say they are protesting tuition costs, weak financial support, university conditions and poor job prospects, while a broader anti-government movement cites corruption and a disputed development project.
An EU delegation urged a proportionate response from authorities as Albania, where Rama won a fourth term last year, targets EU membership as early as 2028.