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18:30GovernmentOver 130 agency heads hand in resignations on Rama's order, including the chiefs of Customs and TaxesBesmir Beja, Ilir Binaj and Etugert Llazi are among the officials who resigned. According to government sources, they remain in office for now pending a performance review.
18:15GovernmentRama reads out initials of protest detainees: ‘They are not students’; a medical student denies itThe prime minister presented about 45 detainees by initials, ages and criminal records, claiming some were financed by Iran. A medical student included in the list publicly denied it, while Berisha accused Rama of manipulation.
16:50DiplomacyEPP on Albania protests: violence has no place in a democracy, independent probe into excessive forceThe European People's Party called for dialogue and de-escalation, while MEP Anna Strolenberg dismissed as false the warning of an EU entry ban for protesters.
16:25DiplomacyAlbania signs agreement to join the International Stabilization Force in GazaChief of the General Staff Arben Kingji and the force's commander, Gen. Jasper Jeffers, signed the document in Tirana. Nufi: as a founding member of the Board of Peace, Albania reaffirms its commitment to peace.
13:45PartiesBerisha calls national PD protest for Saturday: ‘Don't touch the students!’The Democratic Party leader invited citizens to Martyrs of the Nation Boulevard the next day in support of the students. He said the Democrats will be at every protest against the Rama government.
10:40ParliamentEthics panel bars six PD lawmakers from Parliament sessions for 60 days, 14 others get a warningParliament's Ethics Secretariat granted the Socialists' request after Thursday's clashes in the chamber. Noka, Këlliçi, Paloka, Kreka, Boçi and Xhaferri will miss plenary sessions for two months.