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RAMA RALLY in London

68 images Created 24 Nov 2024

This photo gallery captures the intense and dramatic moments surrounding a rally held by Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. The images chronicle the unfolding chaos as dissenting activists clashed with Rama's personnel, resulting in violent altercations amidst a sea of Albanian flags and slogans. Prime Minister Rama is depicted delivering his speech under dramatic lighting, while police officers inside and outside the venue maintain order. The gallery provides a striking visual narrative of the tension, unrest, and political fervour that marked this controversial event. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • A protester holds a sign reading, "1 million Albanians left. What is Rama doing here?" outside the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, where Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama held a rally on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama delivers his speech under a spotlight during the rally at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Protesters and police face off outside the venue, with signs accusing Edi Rama of depopulating Albania, at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • With red dominating the scene, Prime Minister Edi Rama, stand as key figure in the emotionally charged rally at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Crowds gather outside the main entrance of the venue at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, closely monitored by police officers during the rally addressed by Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Chants and shouts fill the air as dissenters raise their banner in protest against Edi Rama's policies, moments before a clash erupts in the stands at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Police Liaison Officers patrol the corridors of the venue at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, providing security for the rally featuring Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • The figure of Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is silhouetted against the dark backdrop as he addresses attendees at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Demonstrators hold banners accusing Edi Rama of corruption and authoritarianism while waving Albanian and British flags during the rally at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • A group of young dancers dressed in traditional Albanian costumes gather for a photo before their performance inside the rally at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Another group image featuring Albanian dancers in vibrant traditional costumes, representing cultural pride amidst political tensions at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park rally in London, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Gazi, an attendee shows enthusiasm while waving Albanian flags during the rally, capturing a moment of cultural celebration amid political unrest at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Traditional Albanian dancers wave red Albanian flags as they perform at the rally, adding a vibrant display of cultural heritage to the politically charged event at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama smiles confidently while engaging with attendees at the politically charged rally held at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Edi Rama’s entrance into the rally is met with applause and a mix of enthusiasm and skepticism among attendees at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama smiles as he walks among a sea of supporters waving red Albanian flags during a rally at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama smiles as he walks among a sea of supporters waving red Albanian flags during a rally at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Edi Rama waves to supporters, embodying his charismatic persona, while critics protest outside the venue during the rally at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Prime Minister Edi Rama, towering over the crowd, is surrounded by supporters as Albanian flags dominate the scene at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • A unified row of Albanian leaders, including Prime Minister Edi Rama, his wife Linda Rama and former PM Pandeli Majko as well as Interior Minister Taulant Balla, stand with supporters waving flags in the backdrop during a rally at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • A unified row of Albanian leaders, including Prime Minister Edi Rama, his wife Linda Rama and former PM Pandeli Majko as well as Interior Minister Taulant Balla, stand with supporters waving flags in the backdrop during a rally at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Edi Rama, accompanied by his wife, Linda Rama, stands amidst a vibrant display of Albanian flags and supporters at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, during a politically charged rally on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Edi Rama, accompanied by his wife, Linda Rama, stands amidst a vibrant display of Albanian flags and supporters at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, during a politically charged rally on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Edi Rama, accompanied by his wife, Linda Rama, stands amidst a vibrant display of Albanian flags and supporters at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, during a politically charged rally on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Edi Rama, accompanied by his wife, Linda Rama, stands amidst a vibrant display of Albanian flags and supporters at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, during a politically charged rally on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Edi Rama, accompanied by his wife, Linda Rama, stands amidst a vibrant display of Albanian flags and supporters at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, during a politically charged rally on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Linda Rama (L), standing beside her husband Edi Rama (C) and Interior Minister Taulant Balla (R) looks on as the rally progresses, marked by passionate supporters and vibrant Albanian flags at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Linda Rama (L), standing beside her husband Edi Rama (C) and Interior Minister Taulant Balla (R) looks on as the rally progresses, marked by passionate supporters and vibrant Albanian flags at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Linda Rama (L), standing beside her husband Edi Rama (C) and Interior Minister Taulant Balla (R) looks on as the rally progresses, marked by passionate supporters and vibrant Albanian flags at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Linda Rama (L), standing beside her husband Edi Rama (C) and Interior Minister Taulant Balla (R) looks on as the rally progresses, marked by passionate supporters and vibrant Albanian flags at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • The Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, stands amidst a sea of red flags at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, projecting confidence during a controversial diaspora rally on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • The Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, stands amidst a sea of red flags at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, projecting confidence during a controversial diaspora rally on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • The Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, stands amidst a sea of red flags at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, projecting confidence during a controversial diaspora rally on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama strides through the packed venue at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, flanked by attendees and dissenters alike, during the diaspora event on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Flanked by a towering Albanian eagle emblem, Edi Rama commands the stage at London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, during a rally that underscored divisions within the Albanian diaspora on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • With a Union Jack in the foreground, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama stands before a projected Albanian eagle, delivering a polarizing speech at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • The silhouette of a raised hand waves against a backdrop of Albania’s double-headed eagle emblem as Edi Rama takes center stage during the event in London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • The silhouette of a raised hand waves against a backdrop of Albania’s double-headed eagle emblem as Edi Rama takes center stage during the event in London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Edi Rama speaks with expansive gestures beneath the Albanian national symbol, addressing a divided audience at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park rally in London on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Flanked by a towering Albanian eagle emblem, Edi Rama commands the stage at London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, during a rally that underscored divisions within the Albanian diaspora on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Protesters unfurl a banner reading "Deri Kur?!", displaying images of migration crises from 1990, 2013, and 2025, as tensions simmer during the rally for Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Security personnel rush into the stands as a heated altercation begins, with the "Deri Kur?!" banner held defiantly by protesters, capturing the fractures in the Albanian diaspora at the rally on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • A physical scuffle breaks out as security attempts to wrestle the "Deri Kur?!" banner away from protesters, highlighting the chaos that marred Edi Rama's diaspora event at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Protesters and attendees clash violently over the protest banner as security struggles to control the situation, a stark reflection of the deep divisions within the community at the event on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in London. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • The crowd watches as tempers flare and fists fly, with the dissenters holding firm to their "Deri Kur?!" banner, amid the unfolding unrest at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Security forces intensify efforts to subdue protesters, who resist while holding the "Deri Kur?!" banner, illustrating the political dissent that erupted during Edi Rama's rally on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Protesters confront security with Albanian flags waving behind them, their resistance marked by anger and determination, at the chaotic rally for Edi Rama in London on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • A heated exchange escalates into physical violence, with the "Deri Kur?!" banner serving as a powerful symbol of dissent during the Albanian diaspora event at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Amid chants and protests, the "Deri Kur?!" banner is torn and tugged as protesters face aggression from security forces, underscoring the volatile atmosphere of the rally on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Dissenting activists display a banner highlighting migration crises at a rally at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. The event, where Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama delivered a speech, saw opposition from members of the diaspora. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Activists opposing Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama's policies raise flags and banners during a tense rally at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. The event escalated into clashes with Rama's personnel. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • A violent altercation breaks out as dissenting activists are confronted by personnel believed to be associated with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama during the rally at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Security personnel and individuals allegedly linked to Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama intervene, using force against activists opposing Rama’s policies, at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • A brutal confrontation unfolds as dissenting activists are overpowered by men believed to be aligned with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, during a rally at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. Some activists reportedly sustained injuries. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Violent clashes disrupt the rally at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, as activists protesting against Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama are attacked by unidentified individuals allegedly linked to the event's organizers. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Scenes of chaos as dissenting activists are forcefully silenced by alleged personnel of Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama during the rally at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. The event drew sharp divisions within the diaspora. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Members of the Albanian diaspora opposing Prime Minister Edi Rama’s policies are seen defending themselves during a rally at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. Brutal interventions left some activists injured. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Albanian dissenting activists attempt to resist as security forces loyal to Prime Minister Edi Rama overwhelm them during a contentious rally in London on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. Calls for accountability rise amidst reports of heavy-handedness. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Brutal scuffles erupt between Rama's personnel and activists during a chaotic rally in London on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. Protesters bearing critical banners were reportedly targeted by security forces amidst rising tensions. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Security personnel engage dissenting activists at a heated rally led by Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama in London, England, on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. Activists’ banners opposing Rama’s policies were forcibly seized during the altercations. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Intense physical confrontations unfold between dissenters and event security at a rally for Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. Multiple individuals were left injured in the turmoil. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • A dissenting activist is surrounded and subdued by security personnel loyal to Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama during a rally in London on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. Protesters accused the event’s organizers of silencing opposition voices through violence. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Scuffles intensify as activists critical of Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama are overpowered by security personnel at a London rally on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. Eyewitnesses reported targeted violence against individuals holding dissenting banners. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • A sea of red flags and chaotic clashes mark the rally held by Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama in London, England, on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. Protesters were met with aggressive force by security, resulting in injuries and unrest. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • A sea of red flags and chaotic clashes mark the rally held by Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama in London, England, on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. Protesters were met with aggressive force by security, resulting in injuries and unrest. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama gestures passionately during his speech at the rally in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama gestures passionately during his speech at the rally in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
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