Albania’s PM dismisses calls to resign as student protests spread

Author: AFP and ReutersPublished on: October 15, 2026Country: Albania

PoliticsWorld / International

Albania’s PM dismisses calls to resign as student protests spread

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama rejected calls to resign as thousands of protesters clashed with riot police in Tirana for a third consecutive day. Police used water cannons and tear gas, while public buildings and city infrastructure were damaged. Demonstrators accuse officials of corruption and neglecting education, and oppose the sale of parts of the southern coastline for a luxury resort backed by Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law. Protests spread to several smaller cities as students joined university boycotts; Rama said he was willing to discuss rising education costs but defended his mandate and Albania’s EU accession negotiations.

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