https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/student-protests-in-albania-turn-violent-as-calls-grow-for-leader-s-resignationContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/student-protests-in-albania-turn-violent-as-calls-grow-for-leader-s-resignationhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/student-protests-in-albania-turn-violent-as-calls-grow-for-leader-s-resignation#u138181Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:36:12 +0000Student-led protests in Tirana have escalated into riots, featuring clashes with security forces and the torching of government buildings. Demonstrators are demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama, citing economic hardship, education issues, and political accountability. While thousands have marched in the capital, Rama has vowed not to step down. The unrest has entered its third day of clashes, with reports of tear gas and fires, including a blaze at the Education Ministry. Rama attributes the volatility to the political opposition and foreign interference.Why it mattersThe curre