Robert Budina: Filmmaker Whose Risky Escape from Albania Shaped His Work

The son of an army general in communist Albania, Robert Budina was part of the student protests that helped bring down the regime, only to flee to Italy on an overcrowded boat. The experience has informed his work ever since.

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Tougher Security Response Won’t Solve Albania’s Growing Crisis: Experts

As Prime Minister Edi Rama rules out resignation in response to violent protests, a political solution is needed to calm the unrest, experts argue. Original post Here

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Rama: “No Force in the World Can Bring Albania to Its Knees Again”

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has responded to the ongoing protests by sharing an image of a road sign that protesters had knocked to the ground. Young people had earlier written a message in English on the sign: “I’ll never STOP loving you Albania.” Commenting on the image, Rama reaffirmed …

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Polish Embassy Advises Travellers to Avoid Protest Areas in Tirana

The Polish Embassy in Tirana has urged travellers to avoid areas where protests are taking place, as demonstrations in the Albanian capital continue for several days. According to Polish media outlet TVP World, the warning follows an escalation in student protests. The demonstrations initially focused on education-related issues and employment …