Albania's Rama refused to quit as Tirana protests turned violent
What's new: The unrest entered a third day, with 89 people injured, including 61 police officers, as parliament canceled its session.
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama rejected demands to resign on Thursday as student-led protests in Tirana entered a third day and clashes with riot police intensified. Demonstrators angry over alleged corruption, education costs and a luxury coastal resort project linked to Jared Kushner threw stones and damaged public property, while police responded with tear gas and water cannon. Fox News, citing the Associated Press, reported 89 people were injured in earlier unrest, including 61 police officers. Rama said governments change through elections, not street pressure, and tied his stance to Albania's push for European Union membership. The violence forced parliament to cancel its session and drew concern from the EU delegation in Albania.