Police and protesters clash again in Tirana at anti-government rally

Thousands of protesters clashed with police in Tirana on Saturday at a fresh anti-government rally, with officers firing tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse crowds amid ongoing unrest in the Albanian capital. The demonstrations, which began in May over a hotel project linked to President Donald Trump's family, have escalated into broader protests against corruption and Prime Minister Edi Rama. Authorities report over 300 injuries and dozens of detentions since mid-October. Protesters demand Rama's resignation, blaming the entire political class for the crisis, while Rama accuses foreign actors of driving violence. Albania's population has declined to 2.3 million from 1.5 million emigrating since the 1990s.