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Protesters stand behind burning garbage cans during an anti-government demonstration outside the Education Ministry, in Tirana, Albania, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.

Video. Violence in Albania as protesters call for PM to resign

Updated: 17/10/2026 - 20:47 GMT+2

Violent clashes were reported in the capital, Tirana, where protesters threw stones at police, who responded with tear gas, according to Euronews Albania, as nationwide demonstrations entered their fifth consecutive day.

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