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Albania’s PM dismisses calls to resign as student protests spread

Prime Minister Edi Rama condemns 'chaos' as protests continue for third day in the capital and spread to other cities.

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Clashes broke out between demonstrators and police for the third consecutive day on Thursday in Albania, with Prime Minister Edi Rama condemning the “chaos” that caused damage to government buildings. Thousands of protesters are calling for Rama's resignation and better studying conditions for Albanian students.

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Student protests spread in Albania as demonstrators call for PM resignation

Clashes broke out between demonstrators and police for the third consecutive day on Thursday in Albania, with Prime Minister Edi Rama condemning the “chaos” that caused damage to government buildings. Thousands of protesters are calling for Rama's resignation and better studying conditions for Albanian students.

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