Person

Edi Rama

1. Follow-up: Albania protests enter sixth day in Tirana; Supreme Court offices set on fire

   Anti-government protests in Tirana over corruption, education and unemployment entered their sixth day on Oct 18, and offices of the Supreme Court were set on fire. Hundreds gathered outside the Education Ministry chanting for Prime Minister Edi Rama, now in his fourth term, to step down; police used rubber bullets, water cannon and tear gas, and Rama refused to resign. RIA Novosti reported 10 police officers injured that day.

   Oct 19, 2026 Morning