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Protesters clash with police in Tirana as Albania demonstrations enter fifth day
On Oct. 17, 2026, Tirana protesters on a fifth clash day hurled rocks and petrol bombs at police; rubber bullets were reportedly used as crowds swelled at PM Edi Rama's office.
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About Edi Rama
Edvin Kristaq "Edi" Rama is an Albanian politician, artist, writer, and former professional basketball player who has served as prime minister of Albania since 2013 and as chairman of the Socialist Party of Albania since 2005. He was the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports from 1998 to 2000 and the Mayor of Tirana from 2000 to 2011.
Everything about Edi Rama →- Occupation
- politician, painter, journalist, basketball player
- Position held
- Prime Minister of Albania, Member of the Parliament of Albania, Mayor of Tirana, Minister of Foreign Affairs
- Citizenship
- Albania
- Born
- July 4, 1964
- Website
- http://www.edirama.al