Albanians protest Greek racist chants during National Holiday

The Greek national flag was set on fire in the Albanian city of Shkoder by students as a sign of revolt regarding the anti-Albanian conduct of Greek soldiers, local media reports from Tirana. - Our patriotic soul called us to unite at a protest organised by us, students. We don't allow racist chants against Albanians. Our people has been humiliated several times in Greece. We need to react, protesters say. Greece's flag was also ignited last night in Burrel at a protest staged over anti-Albanian slogans shouted by members of the coast guard unit at a parade celebrating country's independence day. Protesters manifested their discontent with the "inadequate reactions by the state of Albania in relation to insulting provocations that occur in continuity". In the meantime, Greek ambassador to Tirana Nicolaos Pazios has apologized for the racist chants by members of the Greek coastal guard. The ambassador confirmed the Greek Government's readiness to investigate the case and undertake appropriate actions. Ambassador Pazios expressed regret over the incident during a meeting with Albanian Vice Premier and Foreign Minister Ilir Meta. FM Meta branded the actions as "scandalous", saluting the swift reaction by the Greek Government, adding relations between two countries would continue to develop.