Fireworks instead of debates: Albanian opposition deputies disrupted the parliament session and blocked access to the podium. According to Reuters, opposition leader Sally Berisha called members of the ruling party criminals and said they deserved the same treatment as protesters who were beaten and chased through the streets by police. Student protests started in Albania due to the high cost of education, poor conditions for classes and lack of work in their specialty. Those who are not satisfied with the increase in the price of housing and food joined the protests. On October 15, the protesters presented an ultimatum to Prime Minister Edi Rama demanding his resignation. He refused to resign, after which the protests continued. More IZ RU news in max.