Anti-government protests in Albania’s capital Tirana turned violent for a second consecutive night on Wednesday, leaving several government buildings damaged and at least one ablaze. As thousands demanded improved university conditions and the government's resignation, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said he would not step down.
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama on Thursday said he would not resign over violent student-led protests that entered their third consecutive day. Rama said he would not allow the violence to derail Albania's goal of joining the European Union, according to written responses to Reuters.