Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama rejects calls to resign as student protests spread
Prime Minister Edi Rama said he would not resign as student-led protests entered a third day and spread beyond Tirana, where police dispersed demonstrators.
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said he would not resign amid student-led demonstrations over university conditions and tuition fees. The protests entered a third day in Tirana and spread to other cities.
The Guardian reported that police used tear gas and water cannon in the capital; police said officers were injured and arrests were made. Rama said he was prepared to discuss education costs while condemning violence.