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Citizens, activists and supporters of the movement for a "New Albania" gathered again this Saturday in front of the Prime Minister's Office building, in the 18th consecutive protest against the Albanian government and political class.
What began weeks ago as a reaction against the controversial project in Zvërnec has now turned into a broader civic movement, which openly expresses dissatisfaction with the way of governance, corruption, mass emigration, and the crisis of political representation in the country.
Today's protest was once again dominated by slogans against Prime Minister Edi Rama and traditional political leaders. "Rama go away," "Rama in prison," "Berisha in prison," "Your end has come," and "A new Albania" were the most heard slogans among the protesters gathered in front of the government headquarters.
Organizers consider the movement a civic reaction beyond party divisions, arguing that Albania needs a new political and institutional model, away from the figures that have dominated the country's political life over the past few decades.
Among the citizens who spoke was a pensioner, whose statements attracted the attention of those present.
" I am identifying myself with the patronageists. I am starting this protest and saying: cancel the thefts ," he told the protesters.
The elderly man also called on his peers to join the protest.
" I call on pensioners to come out to support this protest, because it can't get any worse ," he said.
Following his speech, the pensioner also used an ironic statement addressed to the prime minister.
" I'm calling on a friend of mine to find me a veterinarian, to give him medicine so he can go away, " he said, causing reactions among the protesters present.
The protest is taking place under increased security measures, while organizers have warned that the rallies will continue in the coming days, insisting that their goal is to build a civic movement that demands profound political and institutional change in the country.
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