Summary
In Tirana, Albania, police used tear gas and water cannons as protesters clashed with security forces, demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation. The protests are linked to a corruption scandal involving Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku. During the demonstration, protesters threw objects at the prime minister’s office and marched towards the parliament.
Key Facts
- Police in Tirana used tear gas and water cannons to manage the crowd.
- Protesters demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama.
- Demonstrators used Molotov cocktails and fireworks against government buildings.
- About 30 people were arrested according to the police; the opposition reported about 40 supporters detained.
- The protests are related to a corruption scandal involving Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku.
- Protesters carried flags and chanted slogans against Prime Minister Rama.
- Albania's Socialist Party, led by Rama, holds a parliamentary majority.
- Albania is aiming for EU membership by 2030.
