https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/violence-in-albania-as-protesters-call-for-pm-to-resignContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/violence-in-albania-as-protesters-call-for-pm-to-resignhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/violence-in-albania-as-protesters-call-for-pm-to-resign#u143139Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:51:46 +0000Anti-government demonstrations in Albania have turned violent, entering a fifth consecutive day of unrest in the capital of Tirana. Protesters are demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama, accusing him of contempt and indifference during student-led movements. Riot police responded to demonstrators throwing stones by deploying tear gas, water cannon, and rubber bullets. Hundreds of arrests have been reported as running battles erupt across the city streets, with student protesters smashing windows and clashing directly with law enforcement officers.Why it mattersThe escalating unre