Carrying flags and banners, the protesters proceeded along the boulevard before stopping in front of the Prime Minister’s Office, where they were expected to remain for several hours, as they had done on previous days. The demonstration began with participants singing the Albanian national anthem.
During the protest, demonstrators chanted slogans such as:
“Albania belongs to Albanians, not to traitors.”
“Resignation, resignation.”
Similar demonstrations were also reported in Pogradec.
For several days, protesters have consistently voiced five main demands:
- The resignation of the Prime Minister.
- The repeal of the status and legal framework for strategic investors.
- The repeal of the “Mountains Package” legislation.
- The cancellation of amendments to the law on Protected Areas.
- The cancellation of amendments to the law on Cultural Heritage.
The ongoing protests reflect growing opposition among activists and citizens who argue that recent legal and development initiatives could have negative consequences for environmental protection, public interests, and cultural heritage preservation.
