AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTirana Unrest: Anti-government protests entered an eighth day, as students demanding lower tuition, better-funded schools and action on education corruption joined calls for Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign. Police used tear gas and water cannon as demonstrators hurled stones and firebombs; the Supreme Court was set ablaze and more than 300 people have reportedly been injured. Political Pressure: Rama refuses to step down, blames a “hybrid war” and says he is open to talks. US, EU and German diplomats met President Bajram Begaj, while Albanian ambassadors urged protesters to remain peaceful and police to show restraint. Corruption Case: Charges of corruption and money laundering have been formalized against former deputy prime minister Belinda Balluku, deepening scrutiny of the government. Cost of Living: Fuel costs in Albania have reportedly risen 25% amid the Middle East conflict, adding to economic pressures behind the unrest.
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