Tirana protests enter 103rd day amid calls for Edi Rama's resignation

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Protests in Tirana, Albania, have entered their 102nd and 103rd consecutive days, escalating from environmental concerns to a broader political movement. The demonstrations, nicknamed the ‘Flamingo Revolution’ due to the use of pink flamingo symbols, initially targeted a luxury real estate project on the Adriatic coast involving a company linked to Jared Kushner. Critics argue the project threatens protected natural areas and limits public access to the sea.

As the unrest continues, protesters are demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama and the repeal of laws regarding protected areas. Tensions have risen between demonstrators and law enforcement, with reports of protesters throwing eggs and tomatoes at police and officials. In response, authorities have deployed approximately 1,600 officers to protect Parliament and have detained several individuals for various offenses, including property damage and resisting police.

Prime Minister Rama has responded to the unrest and criticisms from the European Democratic Party, characterizing certain actions as violence rather than political opposition. He also addressed a legal complaint filed by judges against Finance Minister Petrit Malaj regarding magistrate salary increases, asserting that such budgetary decisions must be made by Parliament rather than the judiciary.

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Adriatik Lapaj · Albania · Albanian Police · Edi Rama · European Democratic Party · Ilva Gjuzi · Iris Luarasi · Jared Kushner · LUMI Center · Petrit Malaj · Tirana

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Criminal groups from Elbasan, Durrës, and Vora have infiltrated the protests to disrupt them. informim.net
[● 9 SOURCES] Protesters are demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. informim.net · shekulli.com.al · almakos.com · gijotina.com
[DISPUTED] The protests have reached their 102nd consecutive day. shekulli.com.al · gijotina.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Protesters blocked traffic on the Unaza road in Tirana. shekulli.com.al · gijotina.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Protesters are calling for the repeal of laws regarding protected areas. informim.net
[● 2 SOURCES] The protests are motivated by a luxury real estate project involving Jared Kushner. almakos.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Protesters have used eggs and tomatoes against police and officials. almakos.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 1600 police officers were deployed to protect the Parliament.