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Albania Erupts in Violence as Protests Against Government Intensify

Albania Erupts in Violence as Protests Against Government Intensify

Albanians set fire to government buildings and clash with riot police in latest protests
Albanians set fire to government buildings and clash with riot police in latest protests

Demonstrators in Albania have set fire to government buildings and banks, smashed shop windows during the latest clashes with police as they demand the prime minister's resignation.

US lawmakers sound alarm as violence grips NATO ally Albania amid anti-government protests
US lawmakers sound alarm as violence grips NATO ally Albania amid anti-government protests

Student-led protests in Tirana have turned violent as thousands demand Prime Minister's Edi Rama's resignation amid allegations of corruption. Rama has blamed outside agitators for the violence.

Albania on fire: Who’s behind the riots?
Albania on fire: Who’s behind the riots?

Tirana is burning and Prime Minister Edi Rama is pointing his finger at anyone but himself Anti-government rioters have torched Albania’s education ministry and supreme court, as protests spread...

Albania’s Leader, Edi Rama, Denounces Violent Protests
Albania’s Leader, Edi Rama, Denounces Violent Protests

Students upset by living and educational costs have revived protests. Prime Minister Edi Rama said they were being used by "outside forces."

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