# Albanian opposition lawmakers disrupt parliament with smoke flares and furious attacks on socialist PM

https://mins.news/en/item/121414

- Fox News, 2026-10-29 20:04 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.foxnews.com/world/albanian-opposition-lawmakers-disrupt-parliament-smoke-flares-furious-attacks-socialist-pm

> Albanian opposition lawmakers set off flares in parliament and blocked the podium during a vote on a central bank bill, escalating tensions after weeks of student-led protests. Demonstrators are demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation over alleged corruption, underfunded schools and unemployment. Rama has accused foreign forces of manipulating the protests and imposed fines for participation in demonstrations that turn violent.

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