In a social media post, Rama condemned online attacks targeting singer Ylli Limani following a recent concert, calling them “the most repulsive expression” of a broader trend of hostility and degradation in public discourse.

Rama said no citizen should face pressure, threats or moral coercion for choosing not to support a protest movement, warning that attempts to shame or intimidate dissenting voices undermine democratic values.

He argued that some protest supporters had adopted increasingly aggressive rhetoric toward those who do not join demonstrations, including calls for public disruption and online harassment.

Drawing parallels with historical examples of political extremism, Rama said democratic societies are weakened when debate is replaced by insults, intimidation and claims of exclusive patriotism.

“Protest is a democratic right and must always be respected,” Rama said. “But when people are told they are less patriotic or less Albanian because they do not protest, democracy is threatened not from above, but from below.”

He added that Albania’s future depends on dialogue and democratic engagement, warning that polarization and hostility risk damaging the country’s economy, investment climate and social cohesion.

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Prime Minister Edi Rama shared in the social media the song sung at the festival by the Italian girl, who has been living in Vlora for several months.

“Felice in Albania”, a song dedicated to Albania, by the Italian girl Sharon Dormi, who has been living in Vlora for several months, and participated in the “Twinkle-Twinkle” children’s festival, where she won the “Little Star” award. , wrote Rama.

The “Twinkle-Twinkle” festival took place at the “Tonin Harapi” hall in the high school of art “Jordan Misja” Tirana, with the support of the municipality of Tirana.

In the three editions of the festival, there were presented about 100 new songs from the repertoire of songs for children and teenagers./k.s/r.e/p.s./

Being surprised by the hospitality and boundless love he found in the Albanian capital, he promised to reward the spectators through his voice and his heart. And in fact, he gave a fantastic performance; he sang for more than 2 hours together with a symphony orchestra, as he sang his most popular hits.

“I can’t believe that I’m in Tirana and people know my songs so well”, said the singer, who became famous even beyond the Greek borders with the song “Athina Mou”, “Eleftheros” etc.

Mayor of Tirana Erion Veliaj also received Argiros and gave him the Clock Tower as a present. The Greek singer evaluated highly the special hospitality and expressed his enthusiasm for a possible return in the future. /gj.m/p.s./