Brief Published (Dubai time, UTC+4) · event date: 2026-10-18
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama continues to refuse to resign despite a sixth consecutive day of protests in the streets of Tirana on Sunday, October 18.
This protest movement, which began several months ago largely as a peaceful anti-corruption campaign, has recently changed character. Within a week, it has become more violent, notably with the involvement of students protesting against their difficult living conditions and the lack of economic prospects in the country.
These demonstrations reflect growing discontent among the Albanian population, highlighting major social and economic issues that the government must confront.
