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Protests in Albania: Clashes and Anger Over Trump Family Real Estate Project

In Albania, opposition to the government grows as students join protests. The Trump family real estate project fuels anger amid corruption accusations. Prime Minister Edi Rama calls it "chaos" as protesters demand his resignation.


Thomas Rivière
Thomas Rivière
October 16, 2026  ·  1 min read
B-Empire Magazine
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In Albania, protests against the ruling power have taken on unprecedented scale in recent days, with massive student participation in the movement.

It all began around a luxury real estate project led by the Trump family, which has become a symbol of the corruption denounced by the protesters.

In recent days, clashes have erupted between law enforcement and demonstrators, marking a hardening of the movement.

Prime Minister Edi Rama described the situation as “chaos,” while protesters remain determined to continue their struggle and demand the government’s resignation.

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