A young man who came from Brussels to join the protests in Tirana has made strong statements against the government of Edi Rama, describing the situation in the country as a form of modern dictatorship. He said he arrived in Albania two days ago to participate in the protest, while also criticizing the prime minister's promise of a 2500 euro reward for police officers engaged on the front lines.

In a statement, the young man claimed that in Tirana there were problems with the functioning of ATMs and fuel supply, which he linked to orders from the prime minister.

"I arrived two days ago. I live in a system in Tirana, ATMs don't work and they don't supply us with fuel on Rama's orders. This is a modern dictatorship. We are at war, us or them," he said.

The young man also commented on the decision announced by Rama to give a 2500 euro reward to officers involved in the protests of recent days. He described this promise as an attempt to influence the police through money, while questioning the officers' willingness to risk their lives for this amount.

"Promising police officers 2500 euros to continue doing their job is what corruption does best. Are they ready to give their lives for 2500 euros, because we are ready," the protester declared.

Youth protests in Tirana have been ongoing for several days, with clashes with police and promised rewards for officers prompting strong reactions. The participation of citizens from the diaspora has been accompanied by calls for political change and opposition to the way the government is managing the situation.