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Albania protests turn violent as protestors demand PM Rama's resignation

A man reacts as police use tear gas amid an anti-government protest by students in Tirana, Albania, October 14, 2026.
A man reacts as police use tear gas amid an anti-government protest by students in Tirana, Albania, October 14, 2026 © Florion Goga, Reuters

Anti-government protests in Albania’s capital Tirana turned violent for a second consecutive night on Wednesday, leaving several government buildings damaged and at least one ablaze. Thousands demanded Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation and improved university conditions. Police fired tear gas and deployed water cannons as protesters smashed windows and attacked buildings.

Anti-government protests in Albania's capital left several official buildings badly damaged and at least one on fire on Wednesday as demonstrations spiralled into violence for a second straight night.

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