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UPDATED Oct 20, 2026 at 7:09 AM ET
Oct 15, 2026 at 1:09 PM ET
Rama blames ‘hybrid war’ for Albania unrest
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Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama blamed what he called a “hybrid war” for unrest across the country and described some student protesters in Tirana as extremists manipulated by foreign powers. Critics warned that his rhetoric could further inflame tensions. The protests began over a controversial resort development in an ecologically protected area linked to U.S. President Donald Trump’s family.
WHO: Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama
WHAT: Rama blamed a purported “hybrid war” for unrest and called some student protesters extremists manipulated by foreign powers.
WHEN: Reported Oct 20, 2026 at 6:48 AM ET
WHERE: Albania
WHY: Rama made the remarks in response to unrest and anti-government protests over a controversial resort development in an ecologically protected area.
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