TIRANA, October 3 /ATA/ Protesters gathered in Skanderbeg Square and marched to the government building today on the 126th day of demonstrations against a planned tourism project in Zvërnec.
Holding placards, protesters demonstrated against the Rama government, accusing it of “selling off” Albania through controversial tourism projects. What began on May 31 as a targeted protest against the Zvërnec investment has since expanded. The civic movement now demands the reversal of legal amendments to protected areas and the cancellation of the “Mountain Package.”
Speaking from an improvised podium outside the government building, activist Sidorela Vatnikaj stated: “We are here again tonight to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama and his entire cabinet. Hundreds of protesters have gathered in Brussels to tell European institutions the truth about Albania. This protest reflects the fact that Albanians have learned that freedom and dignity are won by fighting the corrupt 36-year-old system. We are here, and we will remain here alongside outraged citizens because Albania and the Albanian people demand a revolution,” said Vatnikaj. /k.s/r.e/p.s./
