Albania’s student-led protests enter a third day

Summary

Student-led protests in Albania entered their third day as the country’s leader defied calls to resign. Protesters voiced anger over perceived corruption, education costs and quality, and a luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner; opposition to the project has collided with rising discontent over corruption and the cost of living, according to The New York Times.

Timeline

1. The Globe and Mail

   15 Oct 2026, 12:52 UTCSource ↗

   The Globe and Mail reports that Albania’s leader defied calls to resign as student-led protests entered a third day, with protesters angry about perceived corruption, education and a Kushner-linked coastal deal.

2. The New York Times

   15 Oct 2026, 16:20 UTCSource ↗

   The New York Times reports that violent protests reflect opposition to a luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner and rising discontent over corruption and the cost of living.