Albanian Protests Against PM Rama Intensify Over Kanye West Concert Spending and Corruption
Thousands of Albanian citizens continue to protest against Prime Minister Edi Rama, demanding his resignation. The demonstrations, now ongoing for 40 days, criticize the government's decision to spend 4.2 million euros on a Kanye West concert, alongside broader concerns about corruption and youth emigration, with Italian media also reporting on the situation.
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