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PoliticsOct 17What to Know About the Violent Protests in AlbaniaNYT World
PoliticsOct 17Unrest in Albania continues: protesters clash with police for five days in a rowNiet alleen in Frankrijk en België is het vandaag onrustig door protesten, ook in Albanië zijn duizenden mensen de straat op gegaan vanwege ontevredenheid over hun regering. Voor de vijfde dag op rij demonstreren Albaniërs, onder leiding van studenten, in de hoofdstad Tirana om premier Rama tot aftreden te dwingen. Het protest van vandaag begon rustig, maar liep volgens persbureau Reuters uit de hand toen een groep gemaskerde jongeren stenen naar de politie had gegooid. De politie reageerde met flitsgranaten, traangas en zette een waterkanon in. Op beelden is ook te zien hoe een gewapende agenNOS Buitenland
PoliticsBreakingOct 17Albania Anti - Government Protests Spread Beyond TiranaAnti-government protests in Albania are expanding beyond the capital city of Tirana. This indicates a growing level of civil unrest and political opposition in the country.en.shafaqna.com · Saudi Arabia
PoliticsOct 17Albania’s PM blames ‘foreign hands’ for protestsAlbanian PM Edi Rama claimed ‘foreign hands’ are driving protests that have rocked the country for months.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 17In Albania, the 'Flamingo Revolution' radicalizes in response to the prime minister's 'contempt' and 'indifference'Anti-government protests, held daily for four and a half months, have taken a new turn with demonstrators demanding the resignation of Edi Rama. This is unprecedented in Albania since the fall of the communist dictatorship in 1991.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsOct 16Albanian PM blames ‘foreign hands’ for unrest as student protests intensifyRiot police clash with protesters for fourth day, as young Albanians protest corruption and poor university conditionsAl Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 16Thousands march in Albanian capital as anti-government protests spreadPrime minister Edi Rama rejects calls to resignIrish Times World
PoliticsOct 16Albanian PM blames 'foreign hands' for escalating anti-government unrestPolice said 160 people were detained following violent incidents on Thursday evening.EuroNews [en]
ConflictOct 16Tougher Security Response Won’t Solve Albania’s Growing Crisis: ExpertsAs Prime Minister Edi Rama rules out resignation in response to violent protests, a political solution is needed to calm the unrest, experts argue.Balkan Insight
PoliticsOct 16Albanian protests turn violent: What we knowAlbania's capital Tirana has seen months of protests from an anti-government "Flamingo" movement, but what started on Tuesday this week was on a different scale.BBC World
PoliticsOct 16Albania: Students demand political change and resignation of Prime Minister Edi RamaEmpty lecture halls, burning buildings and demands for change: Albanian students are spearheading a protest movement that has become the biggest challenge to Prime Minister Edi Rama in years.DW News [en]
PoliticsOct 16Albania PM Defiant as Protests Spread to Provincial CitiesAfter the capital endured a third night of violent clashes between student-led protesters and police, Edi Rama vowed not to bow to the demands for him to quit.Balkan Insight
PoliticsBreakingOct 16Youths clash with police for a 3rd day in Albania anti - government protestsYouths in Albania have engaged in clashes with police for a third consecutive day during anti-government protests. This signifies ongoing civil unrest and political instability in the country.isp.netscape.com · United States
PoliticsOct 15Violent protest in Albania for third day in a row against corruption and Trump resortIn Albanië zijn studenten en andere demonstranten voor de derde avond op rij slaags geraakt met de politie. In de hoofdstad Tirana en in andere steden werd met stenen en molotovcocktails gegooid naar de oproerpolitie, die waterkanonnen en traangas inzette. Ook zijn winkels geplunderd en overheidsgebouwen met vuurwerk bekogeld. Tientallen agenten raakten de afgelopen dagen gewond en meer dan honderd demonstranten zijn opgepakt. Bekijk hier beelden van de rellen gisteravond: Politiechef Skender Hita zei dat de politie het recht op vreedzaam protest waarborgt, maar dat die protesten "niet mogen dNOS Buitenland
PoliticsBreakingOct 15Albania: Violent protests rock Tirana for third straight dayEuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 15“Albania has been experiencing a protest movement for almost 140 days”: in Tirana, the street is getting angry at Edi RamaDÉCRYPTAGE - De plus en plus violente, la contestation de la jeunesse prend le relais d’un mouvement, né en mai dernier, contre le premier ministre albanais.Le Figaro International
DisasterOct 15College of Europe looted and torched during Albanian student protestsProtests continued to rage all Thursday with multiple police and protestor casualties reported.Politico Europe
PoliticsOct 15‘Boiling point’: Why students are protesting against Albania’s Edi RamaExperts say Albania’s protests reflect ignored student grievances and growing frustration.Al Jazeera [en]
ConflictBreakingOct 15Clashes break out for third day in Albania as anti - government protests growsthelensstar.co.uk · United Kingdom
PoliticsOct 15Arab News | PM condemns chao as violent protests grip AlbaniaThe Prime Minister has condemned chaos as violent protests are taking place in Albania. This signifies political unrest and civil disturbance in the country.arabnews.com · Saudi Arabia
PoliticsOct 15Clashes break out for third day in Albania as anti - government protests growClashes have continued for a third day in Albania amidst growing anti-government protests. This signifies increasing civil unrest and political instability in the country.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk · United Kingdom
PoliticsOct 15Albania sees latest violent student protests over corruption and education costsAlbanian students protesting over rising education costs and corruption have called for Prime Minister Edi Rama to step downThe Independent World
ConflictOct 15Albanian students protest over education, jobs, clash with policeDemonstrators and riot police clashed in Albania's capital on Wednesday in a second straight day of violence triggered by student protests calling for better university conditions and Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation. Protesters formed makeshift barricades in the capital, Tirana, while riot police responded with water cannon, after street violence overnight left 16 people arrested and government buildings badly damaged.France 24 [en]
ConflictOct 15Albanian PM Blames Opposition After Another Night of Violent ClashesEdi Rama accuses opposition of trying to 'pull Albania down' after a second night of violence saw government buildings and businesses attacked and set on fire amid clashes between student protesters and police.Balkan Insight