In Tirana, violence is on the streets for days. Tirana is the capital of Albania. Many young people and students go to the street. They protest against high costs for education. They also say: The government is bad. This means, politicians take money for illegal benefits.
The protests have a special name. The name comes from a project at the coast. Rich houses should be built in a nature reserve. In this area, flamingos live. The birds are now the symbol for the protest. A relative of Donald Trump wants to build these houses.
The violence grows more and more. Protesters burn the ministry of education. Also a bank and other buildings burn. The police use water cannons and tear gas. Many people are hurt. Some police officers are suspended. They were too violent against the people.
Prime minister Edi Rama does not want to resign. He blames the opposition for the violence. The opposition are the politicians who are not in the government. The president of Albania is very worried. He asks all people for peace and calm.
