NODemonstrants in Albania have been protesting for 35 consecutive days, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama and calling for reforms. The protests initially began as opposition to a luxury resort project linked to U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and his wife Ivanka Trump. The demonstrations have since expanded into broader criticism of the government and corruption. Some protesters have accused Russia of supporting the movement, though the Russian embassy in Albania has denied these claims. The protests have included symbolic acts such as toppling a statue of Rama and singing ironic birthday songs for him. Police have responded with water cannons, and some demonstrators have attacked police stations.
Ocena pristranskosti (Levo): The article frames the protests as a legitimate expression of public discontent against government corruption and policies, emphasizing the scale and persistence of the demonstrations. It highlights the involvement of foreign figures like the Trump family and suggests potential foreign influence, a
Zakaj te ocene (Dejstva 85 · Objektivnost 70): The article accurately reports the 35-night demonstration, the demands for Rama's resignation, and the connection to the Trump-Kushner project. However, it includes unverified claims from Albanian officials blaming Russia, which introduces potential bias and lacks corroboration.
