Clashes erupts between protesters and Albanian police in Tirana

Описание: (31 Oct 2026)
RESTRICTION SUMMARY:

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tirana, Albania - 31 October 2026
1. Bomb explodes in front of water cannon vehicle UPSOUND: blast
2. Police standing on street with shields
3. Police officers running toward protesters, with water cannons spraying in the background
4. Various of water cannons spraying
5. Drone flying over protesters
6. Police vehicles stationed on street
STORYLINE:
Protesters clashed with Albanian police in Tirana on Saturday as anti-government demonstrations continued to escalate.

Clashes continued into the evening, with police using tear gas and water cannons to disperse crowds.

Students demanding lower tuition fees, greater state investment in education and action against corruption in the education system have joined a broader anti-government movement calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama.

Protesters threw rocks, flares, firebombs and fireworks at police, who responded with batons, water cannons and tear gas.

Albania is among several European countries experiencing protests over rising fuel costs, dissatisfaction with schools, declining public services and a housing crisis, including France and Italy.

AP video by Erion Xhabafti

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