# Albania’s prime minister vows not to resign over student-led protests

https://mins.news/en/item/101249

- The Guardian, 2026-10-15 10:34 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/15/albania-prime-minister-edi-rama-vows-not-to-resign-student-led-protests

> Prime Minister Edi Rama said he would not resign over student-led demonstrations. Protesters and police clashed in Tirana for a third consecutive day, with police using tear gas and water cannon to disperse crowds as protests spread to other cities. Demonstrators are demanding Rama’s resignation and better support for students, citing poor university conditions and high tuition fees.

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