74th Protest in Tirana: After Speeches, Citizens March Chanting Against the Government

The 74th consecutive protest against Prime Minister Edi Rama and his cabinet has entered its next stage, following the conclusion of speeches by young people, activists and citizens on a platform set up in front of the Prime Minister’s Office.

Representatives of the younger generation delivered strong messages about the emigration crisis, the lack of meritocracy and the government’s policies. The protesters then left the area in front of the government building and, together with civil society representatives and numerous citizens, began marching along Dëshmorët e Kombit Boulevard before continuing through the capital’s main streets.

As the crowd moved through the city, the boulevard and Tirana’s main thoroughfares echoed with the participants’ powerful chants. Citizens are marching continuously to chants of “Rama, resign!”, “Albania demands a revolution!” and “Down with the dictatorship!”, while vehicle traffic has been temporarily brought to a standstill.