Large opposition march challenges the Nano government

A youth-led civic campaign made its first conspicuous street action on April Fools’ Day, carrying a banner that addressed politicians with an ironic “Happy holiday.” Launched by the Balkan Youth...

After a boat carrying Albanian migrants sank while they attempted to reach Italy, MJAFT! held a candle vigil outside the government building and called for accountability from Prime Minister Fatos...

MJAFT! organized a public parade in Tirana, using a red-covered truck reminiscent of May Day vehicles from the socialist period. The movement repurposed that visual memory to make a new civic...

MJAFT! activists protested a change to state protocol by Prime Minister Fatos Nano, using direct street action to challenge political privilege. A movement photograph records the action in May 2004;...

MJAFT! protested outside the Ministry of Finance against a proposed casino in central Tirana, arguing that decisions about the city and its social life should answer to residents. Activists met the...

The MJAFT! movement protested what it called arbitrary utility bills issued by the state-owned Albanian Energy Corporation. The action made household energy costs and opaque billing a public issue and...

Miners at the Bulqiza chromium mine began hunger strikes after weeks of labor action over pay, safety, contracts and housing. Thirty workers took turns fasting underground; some were hospitalized. The...