"Politicians steeped in corruption do not represent us, Edi Rama, you traitor, do not bargain with Albania, Albania seeks revolution," these were some of the citizens' calls.
The march from Skanderbeg Square to the Prime Minister's Office has begun, on the 41st day of protests, where thousands of citizens are demanding the non-negotiable departure of Prime Minister Edi Rama.
Protesters, who came from different cities in the country, gathered on the "Martyrs of the Nation" boulevard, holding banners and articulating calls against the government. At the center of their demands is the removal of the old political caste and the head of government, Edi Rama.
"Politicians steeped in corruption do not represent us, Edi Rama is a traitor to Albania, don't bargain, Albania wants a revolution," these were some of the citizens' calls today.
They also repeated the slogans "Rama, resign!", "Down with the government!" and "Albania belongs to the citizens."
During the gathering, a protester stated that all the paths of corruption and shortcomings that the people have lead to the prime minister.
He also stated that over the last 10 years, nearly half of government officials, including ministers, directors, and municipal directors, are in prison or under investigation.
According to him, if the prime minister were devout, he would have taken measures before the situation reached this point.
"All paths of shortcomings, corruption, lead to the prime minister. Over the last 10 years, almost half of government officials, with ministries, with directorates, with municipal directors, are in prison or are under investigation.
The path leads to the prime minister, because if he were devout and loved his job, he would take measures earlier and do some things. I live in Italy. It is a problem that I have talked about with friends several times: it is the prices, starting with food. Medicines, I have diabetes and I am treated with Italian medicines. It is about 265 euros in two months that Italy reimburses me. Once every 6 months I do the tests, they cost 120 euros and I do not pay. The prices are not easy either, but those who have contributions and pay taxes, have them for free," he said.
The rally is attended by civil society activists, representatives of the initiative known as the "Pink Flamingo Revolution", as well as citizens who have supported the protests held in recent weeks.
Organizers have warned that the protest will continue with speeches and public appeals, emphasizing that the mobilization will continue until their demands are met.
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