Albanian protests enter fifth day as police clash with demonstrators in Tirana

Albanian protests continued for a fifth consecutive day in Tirana, with demonstrators clashing with police as they demand Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation. Police used tear gas, flash grenades, and rubber bullets, injuring protesters and two journalists. The protests, led by students, are fueled by anger over corruption, unemployment, and high education costs. Demonstrators have also joined the "flamingo movement," opposing a Trump family luxury resort planned in a protected coastal area, which Rama has vowed to continue. Earlier this week, riots caused property damage and injuries, with police reporting around 500 arrests. Rama, in power since 2013, refuses to step down, with elections not scheduled until 2029.