# Albania protests escalate

> Tirana's violent protests continue for third day as students demand PM Edi Rama's resignation.
- Title: Albania protests escalate · euronews | Shortify
- Summary: Tirana's violent protests continue for third day as students demand PM Edi Rama's resignation. Albanian students and activists have been protesting for three…
- Keywords: albania, tirana, students, demonstration, clashes, tear gas, edi rama, resignation, news, world, politics, protests
- Source: euronews — https://euronews.com/video/2026/10/15/albania-violent-protests-rock-tirana-for-third-straight-day
- Published: 2026-10-15T21:34:56+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: albania, tirana, students, demonstration, clashes, tear gas, edi rama, resignation, news, world, politics
## Violent protests in Tirana
Protesters throw stones and firecrackers at police while tear gas and water cannons are used in central Tirana.
## Student-led demonstrations
Students demand Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation over education costs and corruption allegations.
## Clashes escalate
Shops and banks damaged as protesters target ATMs, cameras, vehicles and fencing.
## Key takeaway

Albanian students and activists have been protesting for three days demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation after clashes with police.