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Student protests
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- GovernmentRama tells Kathimerini he won't resign: Governments change by vote, not by Molotov cocktailsIn an interview with the Greek newspaper, the prime minister said he will serve out the mandate he won in 2025 and that the 2027 budget will bring additional measures for families and students.
- GovernmentElona Hoxha explains anti-violence package: Up to 2 years for weapons at rallies, fines for maskingDeputy Minister Elona Hoxha explained the six legal instruments proposed by Rama, while Minister Toni Gogu noted that criminal responsibility begins at age 14.
- DiplomacyFerit Hoxha meets EU ambassadors: Peaceful protest is a fundamental right, violence is not justifiedThe foreign minister briefed European diplomats on developments in the country and reaffirmed the government’s readiness for dialogue with anyone not involved in acts of violence.
- CourtsTirana prosecutors investigate police over Erjon Vishkulli’s eye injury, send request to ItalyInvestigators seized footage from Bank of Albania cameras and his trauma hospital records; about 20 medical records of injured protesters have been collected so far.
- CourtsAcademics and civil society report police violence to SPAK: 180 cases against students and citizensThe group of intellectuals, including Olsi Nika, said the complaint was filed on Friday and urged the special prosecutors to speed up the investigation.
- PoliceTirana protests: 9 arrested, including a German, 20 wanted; fireworks seller also detainedPolice announced arrests after weekend clashes outside institutions, while the “Fireworks 2” operation turned up 47 packs of fireworks in a home on Zela Street.
