Albania's Rama Clashes With Protesters as Police Station Burned

Albania's political crisis escalated after protesters set fire to a police station in Tirana, prompting Prime Minister Edi Rama to vow the state will prevail while students plan further demonstrations. The European Commission condemned the violence. Rama accused foreign services of using young protesters to destabilize the country and canceled a visit to Vienna. Interior Minister Ervin Demo said police officers were injured in the attack and blamed the opposition Democratic Party for sheltering masked rioters. New protests are planned in Tirana with heavy police presence, while a threatening email warning of explosive attacks caused evacuations at state buildings. Demonstrations are fueled by anger over corruption, unemployment, and poor education standards.