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Democratic Party MP Jorida Tabaku criticized the government's financial policy on social protection, saying Albania has the lowest pensions in the region with monthly indexation of only 900 leks.
Original headline: “Shkak, informaliteti i lartë”- Tabaku kundër skemës së pensioneve: Shqipëria me nivelin më të ulët në rajon dhe indeksim prej 900 lekësh!
Fatmir Mediu, leader of the Republican Party, proposes a civil-political coalition with protesters as a unified front against Edi Rama's government.
Original headline: “Të bëjmë koalicion me studentët”, Mediu kërkon krijimin e një fronti të gjerë opozitar kundër Ramës
A young protester wearing a mask was fined 500,000 lekë under the new anti-violence package for throwing stones and capsules near the Prime Minister's office during Saturday's protest.
Original headline: I riu me maskë hodhi gurë e kapsolla në protestë, Policia i vendos gjobën e ‘majme’ 500 mijë nga paketa antidhunë!
Sali Berisha accused the government of rising apartment prices in Albania, claiming construction is used to launder large sums of money, making property unaffordable for citizens.
Original headline: Berisha: Çmimet e apartamenteve kanë arritur në 4 mijë euro për metër katror
Sali Berisha demands the immediate release of Dutch journalist Vincent van Gerven Oei, claiming he is arrested by Albanian police for reporting on 'Albanian Files'.
Original headline: Denoncoi “Albanian Files”/ Berisha kërkon lirimin e menjëhershëm të gazetarit holandez Vincent van Gerven Oei: Të mos e prekë kush
Berisha responds to questions about whether a new political force led by students outside both major parties could replicate Serbia's scenario, stating Albania's opposition differs from Serbia's.
Original headline: A rrezikon PD të shkrihet përballë një force të re studentore? Berisha përjashton skenarin serb: Atje nuk kishte një opozitë si ne
Sali Berisha commented on the possibility of student protesters forming a new political party excluding both the Socialist and Democratic parties. Asked if Albania could follow Serbia's path, Berisha rejected such a comparison.
Original headline: A trembet Berisha se PD mund të përfundojë si opozita serbe? Kreu i PD-së: Në Serbi nuk kishte një parti opozitare si ne
Four people were arrested and seven others face criminal proceedings after violent clashes during a Tirana protest. Police say protesters attacked officers with hard objects and pyrotechnic devices, blocked traffic, and set waste bins on fire.
Sali Berisha accused PM Rama of acquiring special equipment to counter student protests, including sound cannons. Berisha claims Rama obtained expired tear gas from Serbia.
Original headline: “Rama ka marrë makina shurdhuese kundër studentëve si Vuçiçi”, Berisha: Ka marrë nga Serbia sasi kolosale gazi të skaduar!
Sali Berisha calls for opposition parties and citizens to unite in support of student protests, saying the Democratic Party will continue backing the students.
Original headline: Berisha thirrje opozitës për bashkim në protesta: PD do të vijojë mbështetjen për studentët
Sali Berisha, Democratic Party leader, responded to clashes at yesterday's protest at the Education Ministry, claiming paid provocateurs rather than students caused the incidents.
Original headline: Berisha për përplasjet në protestë: Personat që krijuan incidente ishin të paguar, nuk ishin studentë
Opinion piece questioning what students protesting for six months are demanding, while acknowledging protests are legitimate in democracy.
Original headline: Nuk e kuptoj, çfarë kërkojnë studentët?
Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha says the EU Progress Report stigmatizes Albania as a narco-state and pledges his party will free the country from this situation.
Original headline: Berisha: Progres-raporti damkos Shqipërinë, do çlirojmë vendin nga narko-shteti
Opposition leader Sali Berisha commented on the EU Commission's latest report on Albania, calling it a dramatic reflection of the country's reality and a direct blow to Edi Rama's government. Berisha accused the prime minister and deputy PM Belinda Balluku of corruption.
Original headline: “Raporti i KE-së damkosi Padrinon dhe Lubinë në çdo rresht”, Berisha: Ai që fiton me një garë me tendera sekretë më shumë se çdokush tjetër është familja Rama, Armand Frangu
Prime Minister Edi Rama presented a new "Speak to the Prime Minister" platform aimed at establishing direct communication with citizens about their requests, complaints and concerns.
Original headline: “Speak to the Prime Minister” – Rama on New Platform: Direct Communication, Open to Everyone
Republican Party leader Fatmir Mediu proposes a citizen-political coalition with students, teachers, and protesters, fielding a joint candidate in local elections. Mediu calls the youth protest a hope for change.
Original headline: Mediu propozon koalicion qytetar-politik dhe daljen me një kandidat të përbashkët në zgjedhjet lokale
Entrepreneur Asim Prengëzaj, part of Tirana protests supporting youth, says protests will continue until the system falls and recounts his experience during police clashes.
Original headline: Edhe sipërmarrësit në revoltë, Prengëzaj: Protesta do të përfundojë vetëm kur të bjerë sistemi
Four people were arrested and seven charged after violence during Saturday's Tirana protest. Police report protesters attacked officers with objects and pyrotechnics, blocked traffic, and burned trash cans.
Original headline: Dhuna në protestë, katër në pranga dhe shtatë të proceduar. Njëri gjobitet 500 mijë lekë!
Reuters published photographs from yesterday's student protest against PM Edi Rama, documenting police use of water cannons against protesters. Students demand Rama's resignation and raise concerns about corruption and education.
Original headline: ‘Reuters’ publikon fotot nga protesta studentore në Tiranë: Ujë me presion e gaz ndaj të rinjve
Security expert Gert Metani says the ongoing protests in Albania are a unified response against governance, with students playing an important organizational role and demands now focused on Rama's removal beyond education.
Original headline: Pedagogu Metani: Kërkesa për largimin e Ramës është kthyer në objektivin kryesor të protestës, nuk bëhet më fjalë vetëm për arsimin