Amid spreading unrest in Europe, Albanian protesters clash with police against the Socialist government

Prime Minister Edi Rama vows not to resign as protests in Tirana enter a third day and police deploy tear gas and water cannons

During the protest against the socialist government in the Albanian capital, rioters and police clashed

Clashes broke out between police and protesters against Albania's socialist government in the capital for a third straight day on Thursday, as Prime Minister Edi Rama vowed not to resign.

The clashes followed Wednesday's riots, in which protesters attacked government buildings, banks and companies and injured 89 people, including 61 police officers.

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He added: "My responsibility is to listen, address legitimate concerns and continue to move Albania forward." "The alternative is to betray the Albanians who gave me a strong mandate to complete negotiations on EU membership."

The Flamingo movement is calling for Rama's resignation due to allegations of widespread corruption. This movement got its name after protesters used signs showing the pink bird.

"The wheels are coming off Edi Rama's socialist government," Nesho said. After 13 years in power, his administration faces mounting accusations of corruption, misuse of public funds and political favoritism. Meanwhile, poverty, unemployment, inadequate public services, and the mass exodus of young Albanians seeking better opportunities in Europe have fueled widespread anger. Critics argue that, like other failed socialist governments, political elites have profited from this. Ordinary citizens have been left struggling to make ends meet.

An EU delegation in Albania called for a proportionate response from the authorities late on Wednesday, expressing concern over the "violent escalation of protests in Tirana".

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The Prime Minister told Ambassador Arjan, who is ready to discuss education costs, but added: Attacking institutions, destroying public property, and threatening public security have nothing to do with the students' rightful demands.

Rama also said: "Corruption has to be tackled and as the EU itself has recently confirmed, Albania is tackling it like never before. Perhaps some forces, at home and abroad, do not want Albania to succeed as a candidate for EU membership. "But I will not let violence derail Albania's European future."