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Clashes grip Tirana as Albanian PM blames 'foreign hands' for mounting unrest

Published October 16, 2026 3:59 pm • Updated October 16, 2026 4:47 pm •
Clashes grip Tirana as Albanian PM blames 'foreign hands' for mounting unrest
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Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama on Friday blamed the involvement of “foreign hands” for escalating protests, which he said are aimed at hindering Albania's bid to join the European Union. Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets of Albania's capital since Tuesday, demanding Rama’s resignation and denouncing university conditions and high tuition fees.

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama on Friday blamed the involvement of “foreign hands” for escalating protests, which he said are aimed at hindering Albania's bid to join the European Union. Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets of Albania's capital since Tuesday, demanding Rama’s resignation and denouncing university conditions and high tuition fees.

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