Albanian PM Defies Calls to Resign as Student Protests Turn Violent

Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama has rejected demands for his resignation amidst escalating student-led protests that have gripped the capital, Tirana, for three days. The demonstrations, initially sparked by concerns over education costs and corruption, have intensified with protesters clashing with police and damaging government property.

On the third day of unrest, demonstrators targeted the Ministry of Education, setting it ablaze, and caused further damage to a local bank branch and storefronts. The protests have now spread beyond Tirana, with dozens arrested in connection with the clashes. The prime minister's firm stance against stepping down signals a potential prolonged period of civil unrest in the country.