Tirana in Turmoil: Albania’s Anti-Government Protests Enter Fifth Day
Albania’s capital, Tirana, has witnessed another day of violent clashes as anti-government demonstrations entered their fifth consecutive day on October 17, 2026.
Thousands of protesters, including high school and university students, gathered near government buildings to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. Demonstrators threw rocks, petrol bombs and fireworks at police, while officers responded with tear gas, water cannons and baton charges.
The protests reflect growing public frustration over alleged government corruption, unemployment, university conditions and limited…
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