SPAK has opened an investigation into Ina Zhupa's book "Albanian Files" presented in June 2026. Zhupa claims the book will result in legal responsibility for Edi Rama.
Original headline: SPAK nis hetimet për “Albanian Files”, Ina Zhupa: Libri që do ta çojë Edi Ramën në burg! Ekspozon Shqipërinë si plaçkë private për interesa klienteliste
Student Klevis Tako, a participant in the national protests since day one, stated that Saturday's protest demonstrated citizens are unafraid of the government's restrictions on gatherings and protest rights.
Original headline: “Socialistët dhe demokratët, të pakënaqur me partitë e tyre”, studenti Klevis Tako: Qytetarët nuk u trembën nga aktet normative të qeverisë!
Opinion piece claims Berisha's supporters attacked students chanting against both Rama and Berisha, suggesting the Democratic Party is obstructing the student protests.
Original headline: Dje Berisha i rrahu me shpulla studentët në shesh por çfarë do ju bënte nëse do ishte kryeministër?
PM Edi Rama announced updates on dialogue initiatives with citizens via digital platforms, presenting direct access to the process through electronic devices.
Original headline: Rama prezanton “pasqyrën e Dialogut” në rrjetet sociale: Ura e re për pyetje, kritika dhe propozime
PM Edi Rama presented a new platform "Speak with the Prime Minister" aimed at creating direct communication channels with citizens regarding their requests, complaints and concerns.
Original headline: “Fol me Kryeministrin”, Rama për platformën e re: Komunikojmë në mënyrë të drejtpërdrejtë, e hapur për këdo
Prime Minister Edi Rama repeated his invitation to dialogue with protesters through the new online platform 'FolmeKM.al', which he presented on Friday.
Original headline: Rama heq dorë nga “sofra e gurtë”, ftesë për dialog në platformën “Fol me Kryeministrin”
Police escorted Dutch journalist Vincent van Gerven Oei, known for investigations on Albania and power-construction sector links. Police used pepper spray on activist Alisa Braho who was filming the incident.
Original headline: Denoncoi “Albanian Files” të kryeministrit Rama, gazetari holandez Vincent van Gerven Oei shoqërohet në polici
Analyst Frrok Çupi says calling Saturday's protest national is offensive and claims the protest is shrinking daily. He attributes violence at protests to groups linked to Sali Berisha and Arlind Qori, not students.
Original headline: “Protesta po tkurret”/ Çupi: Dhunën nuk e bëjnë studentët, por grupet e Berishës dhe Qorit
Security expert Faik Basha states that protesting students represent only a small portion of total students and protesters, claiming it is inaccurate to say students are in protest.
Original headline: Eksperti Faik Basha: Është e pavërtetë të thuhet se studentët janë në protestë
Agron Shehaj of the Mundësia party stated at a protest that SPAK's investigation into Edi Rama and the 'Albanian Files' case is extraordinary news, declaring no one is untouchable.
Original headline: “Edi Rama nën hetim nga SPAK”, Shehaj: Lajm i jashtëzakonshëm për Shqipërinë! S’ka më të paprekshëm
PD Vice-Chair Nikola Kedhi says supporting student protests is a patriotic and civic duty against autocracy. He denies tensions with students and claims the PD provided legal assistance and protection.
Original headline: Nënkryetari i PD-së: Mbështetja e protestës së studentëve nga Partia Demokratike është detyrë patriotike
Artist Robert Aliaj, coming directly from the protest square, became emotional in a TV interview, saying his generation bears responsibility for the state being left to young people and calling for change.
Original headline: Nga protesta në studio, përlotet Robert Aliaj: Kemi gatuar një mizerabël, hapni rrugë për të rinjtë
Commentary on Democratic Party and coalition members competing for control of the protest movement and Tirana's main square, questioning who legitimately represents the opposition.
Original headline: Pa popull me vete dhe shih si zihen…
Sali Berisha called on citizens and opposition parties to unite in support of student protests, stating the protests represent a battle against what he termed the country's greatest evil, naming Rama.
Original headline: “Të bashkohemi pavarësisht kundërshtive”- Berisha thirrje partive opozitare: E keqja e ka emrin Rama! Studentët dhe qytetarët…
Sali Berisha praised today's Tirana protest, saying citizens, youth, and protesters showed courage and bravery against what he calls dictatorial decrees.
Original headline: Protesta në Tiranë, Berisha: Qytetarët sot groposën në koshat e plehrave, dekretet diktatoriale
Sali Berisha calls for the release of protesters arrested during the student revolt, claiming PM Rama miscalculated in attempting to suppress the protests.
Original headline: “Lirim të menjëhershëm studentëve dhe qytetarëve të ndaluar në protesta”/ Berisha: Rama mendoi asgjësimin e revoltës studentore, por gaboi!