In Albania there are big protests for 3 days. Many young people are very angry. They protest against bad schools. They protest against high costs. They have no jobs for the future.
In the capital Tirana there is violence. Masked persons throw stones at the police. They also use fire bottles. The police use water guns and tear gas. Almost 100 police officers are hurt.
The violence spreads to other cities. In Korca people throw stones at schools. There are also protests in Durres and Lushnja. The parliament in Tirana cancels its meeting. It is too dangerous.
The people want the resignation of Edi Rama. He is the head of the government. Many citizens think politicians take bribes. A reason for the anger is also a building project at the sea. A rich man from the USA wants to build luxury houses there.
Edi Rama says: The opponents of the government plan the violence. They want to stop the entry into the EU. The protesters call their protest the flamingo revolution. Many flamingos live in the threatened area at the sea.
