Riots erupt in Albania’s capital as students join anti-government movement

Thousands of students marched in Tirana for a day, attacking government buildings and clashing with riot police, who used tear gas and water cannons. The protests began over university conditions and job prospects, then merged with months of demonstrations calling for Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation. The broader movement, dubbed the Flamingo Revolution, is fueled by anger over alleged corruption and a luxury tourism project linked to Jared Kushner. Officials urged calm, while opposition leader Sali Berisha praised the students.