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The 20th protest against the government, held this evening in front of the Prime Minister's Office, was joined by a tourist from Switzerland, who took the floor for a few moments and conveyed a message of support to the citizens gathered in the square.
In his brief speech, he called on the protesters not to retreat and to continue their resistance, expressing his belief that their efforts will bear fruit.
"I came to tell you, don't give up. You will win. The world is with you, I am with you," he told the citizens.
The tourist's statement was met with applause from the protesters, who continued with the rally's chants and slogans.
At the end of his speech, the Swiss citizen joined the protest choruses, repeating the slogan often heard during recent rallies: "Rama in prison, Berisha in prison."
From calls for Edi Rama's resignation to messages for "New Albania," protesters chose banners as the most direct form of expressing their dissatisfaction.
In addition to speeches and the march to the Prime Minister's Office, the 20th protest against the government was also characterized by a large number of banners, which conveyed political, social, and ironic messages.
Among the banners that attracted attention were: "Sell Zeqinë if you want, not Zvërnec", "When you hide thefts, our mothers wipe their tears on the doorstep, Rama!!!", "Rama go away", "Next to each other we are stronger than a Benz 240", "Sell Opel Corsa, I'm about to throw out the government...",
"Edi Rama, apologize. The sovereign does not accept ridicule", "Life is too short to spend it with the same politicians", "Stand until you fall! While Rama is struggling... Shall we discuss another idea for the New Albania?", "The crow and the raven call us, we are the people", etc.
The banners reflected a wide range of concerns and positions, ranging from opposition to certain projects in coastal areas, criticism of the government, to demands for political change and greater civic involvement.
Some of them used humor and irony to convey the message, such as the banner "Selling Opel Corsa, I'm throwing the government away," which was photographed and widely distributed among the protesters. Meanwhile, the message "Together we are stronger than a Benz 240" became a symbol of solidarity and unity among the participants.
Other banners were dominated by political slogans, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. Among them, the slogan stood out: "Edi Rama, apologize. The sovereign does not accept mockery," accompanied by the symbol of a raised fist.
There was also no shortage of messages against the political class as a whole. A banner in English read: "Life is too short to spend it with the same politicians," accompanied by photos of well-known political figures crossed out with an "X."
Another banner that aroused interest was the one with a QR code and a call for self-organization, where protesters invited citizens to discuss alternatives for what they called "New Albania".
The banners were accompanied by national flags, calls through megaphones, and continuous cheers during the march from Skanderbeg Square to the Prime Minister's Office.
The 20th protest was held under the motto "Unconditional resignation", while the organizers announced the continuation of the civic action in the coming days. According to activist Arben Kola, the protest is expected to be joined by Albanians from the diaspora, while a national protest has been announced for tomorrow.
A resident of Rrjoll, participating in the protest held in front of the Prime Minister's Office, responded to Prime Minister Edi Rama's statements regarding Albania's European integration process.
During her speech, she rejected the idea that the country's journey towards the European Union depends on a single person, emphasizing that there are many individuals in Albania capable of leading the integration process.
The citizen referred to a statement by the Prime Minister, according to which he had asked who would lead Albania into the European Union if he were no longer at the helm of the government.
"The Prime Minister said; if I leave, who will take you to the EU? I see that we have many individuals who can lead us towards the EU. We have even gone to the EU earlier. Some have joined us, some are on their way," she said.
According to the resident of Rrjoll, European integration should not be linked to the figure of a single individual, but to the capacities, institutions and potential that the country has to meet the standards required by the European Union.
On Dëshmorët e Kombit Boulevard, several thousand citizens are protesting against the political class in the country, while calling on Edi Rama to resign as Prime Minister. This is the 20th day of the civic protest, while the cry that has become its symbol is “Rama in prison, Berisha in prison”.
Various citizens are addressing the protesters with messages. In this context, a citizen, taking the microphone, directly accused the family of former Prime Minister Sali Berisha of the seizure of properties in Divjaka, where she claims her family's lands were also located.
She also said that she had a brother who was politically persecuted by the communist regime, adding that the persecuted have not benefited from anything during the years of democracy.
"I come from Italy, from Emiglia Romana, from Piacenza. I have been suing for 35 years for my properties. I couldn't get them, because Argita Berisha and the Berisha family took Divjaka.
"We are not compensated. They have 63 hectares. Where will the youth behind live? My brother has spent 10 years in prison as an enemy of the people. When the end comes, we, the persecuted, will not gain anything. Long live the wonderful people," she said.
Thousands of citizens have been protesting in Tirana for 20 days, in one of the largest protests organized by political parties, and have announced 5 demands, one of which is the cancellation of the Mountains Package. But it seems that the protests have not bothered Prime Minister Edi Rama, who is being asked to resign.
In response to the protesters, the Government today approved new priority zones for the development of the mountain economy in four municipalities of the country. The decisions affect territories in Devoll, Kolonjë, Malësi e Madhe and Patos, with the aim of promoting economic, industrial and tourist investments.
According to the approved decisions, the designated areas will serve for the development of economic, industrial and tourist activities, with the aim of promoting investment and sustainable development of the territories involved.
Two priority zones have been declared in the Devoll Municipality, which include a total of 29 villages in the administrative units of Miras, Hoçisht, Progër and Qendër Bilisht. The total area of these zones amounts to over 17 thousand hectares.
Seven priority areas for the development of the mountain economy have been declared in the Municipality of Kolonjë. The areas extend across several administrative units, including Qendër Leskovik, Barmash, Qendër Ersekë, Mollas and Çlirim, including dozens of villages in the area. The total area of these territories exceeds 9 thousand hectares.
Meanwhile, the Municipality of Malësi e Madhe benefits from the largest number of declared areas, with ten priority areas extending across the administrative units of Kastrat, Kelmend, Shkrel, Gruemirë, Qendër and Koplik. The area that includes Vermosh, Lëpusha, Vukli, Nikçi and Boga alone has an area of over 29 thousand hectares. In total, the area of declared areas in this municipality reaches over 51 thousand hectares.
The Municipality of Patos is also included in this package, where five priority areas have been declared in the villages of Kuqar, Drenie, Gjynaqarë, Ruzhdie and Siqecë. The total area of these areas is around 2,800 hectares.
According to government decisions, the borders, territorial extent, and entry and exit points for each zone will be determined on the relevant maps of the KRGJSH system, which are attached to the acts.
The Ministry of Economy and Innovation, the State Cadastre Agency and the relevant municipalities have been tasked with implementing these decisions.
A resident of Rrjoll joined the protest held this evening in front of the Prime Minister's Office, where he delivered an emotional speech with critical tones towards the government.
Speaking to the protesters, he said that he was not coming as a representative of any institution or organization, but as a citizen who experiences every day the consequences of decisions that, according to him, are made without listening to the voices of local communities.
"I am not speaking to you as a diplomat, or as an embassy head, but I live in a country where it is said; why shouldn't we take opinions from others. We live the wounds every day. War has been declared against us by our brothers who govern."
The resident of Rrjoll also touched on the disappointment that, according to him, many citizens have experienced over the years, stating that expectations for change after the fall of the communist regime have not been met.
We were seriously mistaken, because we thought that the barbed wire system was gone. I address every Albanian, my protests are from the '90s until today. I am hit every day, because I have been harmed. We have cried a lot, we continue to do so," he said.
Following his speech, he thanked the young people for participating in the protest, describing them as the hope of the country and a key factor for the change demanded by the protesters.
A significant part of his statement was devoted to the relationship between protesters and law enforcement. He accused political leaders of creating divisions between citizens and the police, fueling unnecessary tensions.
The removal of the fence installed in the Kakomesë area has become one of the main topics of the 20th citizens' protest against the government, which is taking place this evening in Tirana. From the protest podium, one of the participants stated that the authorities' withdrawal came as a result of pressure exerted by citizens and warnings of a mobilization on the ground in the coming days.
In his speech to the protesters, he recalled that just a few days ago a call had been made for a gathering in Kakome, as according to him, citizens had requested help with the situation created by the installation of fences in the area.
"The day before yesterday we made a call to go to Kakome on Sunday because they have put up fences and the citizens have asked us for help. The authorities listened to us and went and removed the fence that we were going to tear down by hand and today they tore it down with an excavator. They are afraid," said the protester.
His statement was met with applause and cheers from those present, who considered the removal of the fence as a reaction by the institutions to public pressure.
According to the protester, the authorities' action shows that the voice of citizens can influence decision-making, while he argued that continued mobilization is the only way to achieve the results sought by protest participants.
"They brought the bulldozers, but we will win all the battles one by one until we overthrow the government and the prime minister. Resign!" he declared to cheers from the crowd.
The protester's speech was accompanied by calls against the government and demands for the removal of Prime Minister Edi Rama, a demand that has been repeatedly repeated during recent protests.
A citizen, a resident of the Astir area, from the protest being held in front of the Prime Minister's Office claimed that this gathering has not been seen in 35 years.
He stated that this political caste had the opportunity to do many things for the country, but chose not to do them. He added that hope remains with the youth, who, according to him, should be the ones to replace Rama as Prime Minister.
"This protest has not happened for 35 years. This policy has had the opportunity to fix many things. I am a resident of Astir, it drove us away from our homes. For the new ring road, the Big Ring Road has been divided into lots, where the soldiers of this past are. I thank this youth from the bottom of my heart. This is not a protest against taking power, but against theft. It is not directed by stealing. We must react for the future. You must come here, you are educated, not these crows!", said the resident of Astir.
Citizens gathered again today in Skanderbeg Square, on the 20th day of their protest in the capital.
After gathering in the square, the protesters continued their march towards the Prime Minister's Office, where, with banners in their hands and calls through megaphones, they demanded, among other things, the Prime Minister's resignation.
During the protest, calls were also issued to the opposition. Organizers emphasized that during these days, political figures were not allowed to participate or approach the rally.
Meanwhile, one of the organizers of the protest, activist Arben Kola, declared that there will be a large protest tomorrow. He stated that this will be because citizens from the diaspora are also expected to join the protest.
"Tomorrow the emigrants are coming, they have written a one-way ticket ," he said.
Numerous citizens gathered this Friday in Skanderbeg Square in Tirana, as part of the 20th consecutive protest, from where they are expected to begin the march towards the Prime Minister's Office building to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama.
Protesters gathered in the center of the capital with banners and calls against the government, while the organizers have described the rally as a continuation of their civic action. According to them, the protest aims to express citizens' dissatisfaction and exert pressure on institutions to reflect on the demands raised.
During his speech to the attendees, activist Arben Kola also addressed the State Police officers involved in the protest. He said that citizens are protesting in their own interest, inviting them not to see the protesters as opponents.
"We are also protesting for you, for your families and for a better future for all citizens," Kola said during his speech.
Meanwhile, organizers have warned that the protest action will not stop with today's rally. They have announced that a national protest will take place tomorrow, where citizens from various cities across the country are expected to participate.
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