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Protesters throw flares and fireworks at police during clashes at an anti-government demonstration in Tirana, 18 October, 2026

Video. Albania's PM refuses to quit with violent protests in sixth day

Updated: 19/10/2026 - 9:19 GMT+2

The unrest follows months of anti-government protests in the Balkan nation, initially sparked by a controversial resort development in an ecologically protected area linked to US President Donald Trump's family.

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