Albanian opposition protests against corruption, poverty

People take part in the Albanian opposition anti-government protest in Tirana, Albania, February 11, 2023. REUTERS/Florion Goga

TIRANA (Reuters) - Thousands of opposition supporters rallied in front of the Albanian prime minister's office on Saturday accusing the government of Edi Rama of corruption and protesting against the high cost of living which is forcing people to leave the country.

Protesters, led by opposition leader Sali Berisha, hurled firecrackers at the entrance of government offices where hundreds of police officers in anti-riot gear blocked protesters from entering the building.