Protesters in Albania call on government to resign
Demonstrators gather in front of prime minister’s office in Tirana
Thousands of protesters gatherfollowing a call by the main opposition Democratic Party (PD), claiming corruption in the country in Tirana, Albania on March 22, 2026. Demonstrators threw Molotov cocktails at the Prime Ministry building, while police responded with tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowd.
Molotov cocktails were also thrown at several ministry buildings and police vehicles during the clashes, escalating tensions between protesters and security forces.
TIRANA, Albania
Thousands of people marched through the streets of the Albanian capital Sunday in protest against the government of Prime Minister Edi Rama.
Demonstrators gathered in front of the prime minister’s office in Tirana following a call by the main opposition Democratic Party (PD) and demanded that Rama and his leftist government resign over corruption allegations.
They threw Molotov cocktails and police intervened with tear gas and water cannons.
Molotov cocktails were also thrown at some ministry buildings and police vehicles.
Many roads in Tirana were closed to traffic, with hundreds of police officers deployed.
Anti-government demonstrations have been held in Albania in recent months, with opposition parties vowing to continue protesting.
*Writing by Esra Tekin
