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The protest held in Tirana in support of the Albanian language and Albanian students in North Macedonia was accompanied by messages of solidarity and support from young Albanians.
One of the students present at the rally stated that Albanian students in the Republic of Macedonia are not alone and that their peers from Albania and Kosovo will stand by them until their demands are met.
" They thought that Albanian students in North Macedonia were alone, but they forgot that the whole of Albania has the eyes of the mind and heart on them ," the student said during his speech.
He accused politics in North Macedonia of ignoring the issue of the Albanian language and the problems of Albanian students, while saying that young people are doing what, in his opinion, the politicians themselves should have done.
" The taste of power made some people's blood boil and made them wonder whether the cause was worth it or not. Albanian students found themselves under psychological terror, 8 hours on the streets of Macedonia, but out of desperation for power they ignored what brought them to power, the Albanian language ," he declared.
According to the student, efforts to minimize the reaction of Albanian students will not succeed, as the Albanian language and national identity are sacred to Albanians.
" For us, the Albanian language is sacred. Holding on to the Albanian flag and language, Albanians have survived the centuries ," he said.
At the end of his speech, the student gave a strong message of support for Albanian students in North Macedonia.
" Albanianism does not know how to stop, we will be with them until the end, until their demands are met! ", he concluded.
Journalist Marin Mema participated in the protest held in Tirana in support of the Albanian language and in solidarity with Albanian students in North Macedonia, conveying strong messages about national unity and the role of young people.
Standing next to the banner "We are together", one of the main symbols of the protest, Mema declared that Albanians must stand united beyond political divisions.
" I'm starting from the message we gave with this banner here: we are together because today we are truly together beyond every party, every force! The nation is above every party, the nation is sacred, the nation is the blood and soul of every Albanian and there is no one who can separate us! ", he said.
The journalist emphasized that Albanians, wherever they live, share the same identity and should support each other.
" We will be by the side of every Albanian every day in every inch of Albanian lands, by the side of our brothers in Macedonia and everywhere because we will be one soul, one heart, one history, one culture, one identity, one blood, Albanian, sacred blood! ", declared Mema.
He also dedicated part of his speech to young Albanians, calling on them to be more committed to the future of the country and restore Albania's dignity.
" It is time for young Albanians to take everything into their own hands, it is time for young Albanians to restore the dignity of Albania and the Albanian lands! Albania needs all these young people ," he said.
In conclusion, Mema appealed for more love for national identity and unity among Albanians.
" Albanians need people who love Albanianness with all their heart, so do it as much as possible every day because Albanianness is only done by those who truly love it. It's time for Albanians, for every inch of this land !", the journalist concluded.
Students from the University of Tirana and the University of Pristina have launched a march in the capital, in support of Albanian students in North Macedonia who are demanding the right to take exams in the Albanian language.
With the motto "Albania is with Skopje", young people gathered at "Skënderbej" Square and then marched towards the Embassy of North Macedonia in Tirana.
During the rally, a student from North Macedonia gave a strong speech in defense of the Albanian language, emphasizing that it is an inseparable part of the Albanian national identity and cannot be questioned.
"They told us that we are alone, that we will get tired! They were wrong! Who spoke for you, who speaks for us, they remained silent? When the day comes to choose between the chair and the mother tongue, they choose the chair! Not us, we do not remain silent. The Albanian language is our memory, the legacy left to us by generations that never bowed down," he said.
He emphasized that the Albanian language has been the element that has kept Albanians alive throughout the centuries, despite invasions and divisions.
"Language kept us alive when empires came and fell. Language united us when they divided us. Today they tell us we have to ask permission to use it? No, never! We have no chairs to protect! We only have our language!", the student continued.
According to the protesters, the issue that started as a problem for law students has now become a national issue.
"What started as a problem of colleagues in the judiciary is today turning into a national problem. We are not asking for privileges, only equality and respect for what is ours," he said.
The students declared that the protest is not political in nature and called on people with political beliefs not to join the march. They warned that they will not withdraw until the conduct of exams in the Albanian language is guaranteed.
"Today we have only one message: we are one and we will remain so! Together in every challenge, in defense of identity and language!", the students say.
Skanderbeg Square was filled this afternoon with students from Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia, who joined in a solidarity protest in support of Albanian students in Skopje.
The rally was organized under the motto " Albanianity is with Skopje" , while the participants demand respect for the rights of Albanians in the education system in North Macedonia.
The youth were seen carrying national flags, banners and traditional Albanian symbols, while the atmosphere of the protest was accompanied by the rhythms of the tupans and calls in support of the Albanian students in Skopje. After gathering in the center of Tirana, the protesters began the march towards the embassy of North Macedonia.
The students stressed that the protest is not political in nature and that its purpose is only civic and national support for their peers who are demanding the right to conduct exams in the Albanian language. Organizers called on participants to avoid political messages or symbols during the protest.
According to statements made by the students themselves a few days ago, participation in the protest was expected to be broader, with young people traveling from Kosovo and North Macedonia to be part of the march in Tirana.
The protest comes at a time when the issue of using the Albanian language in educational institutions in North Macedonia has sparked debate and numerous reactions in Albanian public opinion.
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