Albanian police clash with demonstrators for third day as calls for PM's resignation grow
Riot police and demonstrators clashed in Albania's capital on Thursday for a third consecutive day. The protests began over student demands for better university conditions and have expanded to calls for Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign. They were initially sparked by a luxury tourism project linked to US President Donald Trump's family in southern Albania.
For a third consecutive day, Albania’s capital saw confrontations between riot police and people protesting. The unrest began with students seeking improved conditions at universities, then broadened into demands that Prime Minister Edi Rama step down.
A planned luxury tourism development in southern Albania, connected to the family of US President Donald Trump, was the initial catalyst. The demonstrations have at times turned violent as resignation calls continue.
The prolonged unrest may unsettle daily life in the capital, affecting students, commuters, businesses, and police. If clashes continue, public services and tourism could face disruption, while political uncertainty may deepen divisions. International observers and investors might watch closely, especially given the project’s foreign link. How authorities and protesters manage tensions could shape trust in institutions and the country’s stability.