# Albania protests turn violent for second night as demonstrators demand Rama’s resignation

https://mins.news/en/item/100514

- France 24, 2026-10-14 22:35 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20261014-albania-protests-protestors-demand-pm-rama-resignation

> Anti-government protests in Tirana turned violent for a second night on Wednesday. Several government buildings were damaged and at least one caught fire. Thousands called for Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign and for better university conditions. Police used tear gas and water cannons as protesters smashed windows and attacked buildings.

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