Protests in Albania turn violent, with reports of stones and tear gas ↗
Front page leadReuters reports from Tirana that peaceful summer protesters felt unheard, and now stones and tear gas are being used, indicating an escalation of unrest.
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The front page of Gazeta Express highlights ongoing protests in Albania, with reports from Reuters detailing clashes involving stones and tear gas in Tirana. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is quoted linking the protests to EU integration and denying responsibility for the unrest. Other top…
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Rama links protests to EU integration, denies resignation calls ↗
Prime Minister Edi Rama connects the ongoing protests to the process of EU integration, stating that it is not a coincidence that unrest is occurring.
Rama accuses foreign hands in protests, denies student issues are the cause ↗
Edi Rama alleges that foreign actors are involved in the protests, asserting that the demonstrations are unrelated to student problems.
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Edi Rama will not resign amid violent protests transforming into revolt in… ↗
Edi Rama states he will not resign, as the 'Flamingo Revolution' in Albania transforms into a violent revolt in Tirana.
Edi Rama tells Reuters he will not resign, citing last year's elections ↗
Speaking to Reuters, Edi Rama states he will not resign, pointing to the elections held last year as the basis for his mandate.
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EU in Tirana condemns escalating violence at student protests ↗
The EU delegation in Tirana has issued a statement condemning the escalating violence during the student protests.
Rama reacts to European College fire during protest: "Difficult hours, those… ↗
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Baton Haxhiu questions if protesters are students, asks who benefits from the… ↗
Baton Haxhiu questions the identity of the protesters, suggesting they may not all be students, and asks who stands to benefit from the ongoing events in Albania.
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