Albania's opposition disrupts parliament as violent protests demand PM Edi Rama's resignation

Summary

Albania's opposition lawmakers disrupted a parliament session on Thursday by letting off flares, following weeks of violent anti-government protests called by students who want Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign. Separately, two Republican congressmen have urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to impose visa restrictions on corrupt Albanian officials as the unrest continues.

Timeline

1. Fox News

   28 Oct 2026, 16:54 UTCSource ↗

   Two Republican congressmen urge Marco Rubio to impose visa restrictions on corrupt Albanian officials as violent protests demand Edi Rama's resignation.

2. The Straits Times

   29 Oct 2026, 12:41 UTCSource ↗

   Opposition lawmakers in Albania disrupted a parliament session by letting off flares on Thursday, after weeks of violent anti-government protests called by students demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation.