Albanian Student Protesters Clash with Police Outside Ministry of Education
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- Bloomberg Politicsseen 17 Oct, 01:10headline rewritten
Albanian Premier Blames Oppsition for Stoking Anger and ProtestsAlbanian PM Blames Opposition for Stoking Angry Protests - Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)seen 17 Oct, 19:14headline rewritten
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Tue, 13 October 2026
3 reports- Index.hr (Croatia)15:39first to report
STUDENTI u Tirani prosvjedovali su zbog loših uvjeta studiranja, visokih školarina i nezaposlenosti. Prosvjed je eskalirao u sukob s policijom koja je upotrijebila suzavac i vodene topove.
- Balkan Insight16:36
Police made 23 arrests as violence erupted between students and police officers at a demonstration in Tirana linked to the ongoing ‘Flamingo Revolution’ anti-government protests.
- Al Jazeera English22:33
At least 23 protesters have been arrested in demonstrations in the capital.
Wed, 14 October 2026
33 reports- Al Jazeera English06:46
Protesters in Tirana throw bricks at the Education Ministry building as police respond with tear gas and water cannon.
- tportal (Croatia)08:43
Studentski prosvjed u albanskoj prijestolnici Tirani prerastao je u nasilne sukobe s policijom nakon što su demonstranti počeli rušiti metalne ograde i bacati kamenje prema zgradi ministarstva. Policija je intervenirala vodenim topom, a prema podacima albanskog Ministarstva zdravstva, liječničku pomoć zatražilo je 13 osoba, među kojima su prosvjednici, policajci, novinari i prolaznici.
- Euronews09:22
Albania's capital, Tirana, saw violent clashes between student protesters and police on Tuesday, 13 October, as demonstrations continued overnight into Wednesday.
- Al Jazeera English10:14
Albanian students clash with police as they protest education costs, poor university conditions and bleak job prospects.
- Balkan Insight10:50
An anti-government protest led by students demanding better educational conditions escalated into violent clashes between demonstrators and police in the Albanian capital.
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)11:16edited after publishing
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Nasilni prosvjedi u susjedstvu! Ima ozlijeđenih i privedenih, suspendirani i policajci - Vecernji list (Croatia)11:20
Prosvjed pokrenut zahtjevima za bolji standard studenata prerastao je u politički zahtjev, a način na koji je policija reagirala dodatno je zaoštrio situaciju
- Index.hr (Croatia)11:25
U ALBANIJI se nastavljaju studentski prosvjedi nakon jučerašnjih žestokih sukoba s policijom u Tirani.
- Die Zeit (Germany)13:13
Ähnlich wie in Frankreich demonstrieren auch in Albanien Studierende gegen die Zustände im Bildungssektor. Im Zuge der Proteste fing das Bildungsministerium Feuer.
- 24sata (Croatia)13:25
Studentski prosvjedi u Tirani, potaknuti nezadovoljstvom stanjem u visokom obrazovanju, uvjetima studiranja i izgledima za zapošljavanje, u utorak su prerasli u nasilje, izvijestili su tamošnji mediji.
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- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)15 Oct, 11:13their copy
- Tagesschau (Germany)13:56
In der albanischen Hauptstadt Tirana hat es erneut gewaltsame Proteste gegeben. Medienberichten zufolge warfen Demonstranten Brandsätze auf das Bildungsministerium und verursachten ein Feuer.
- DW Top Stories14:56
Riot police deployed in the Albanian capital Tirana on the second day of student protests. The sudden outbreak seemed at least somewhat reminiscent of the widespread demos in France courting international attention.
- Balkan Insight15:45
President Bajram Begaj voiced concern about escalating tensions as students who gathered for a second day of rallies against the government clashed with law enforcement officers again.
- Google News - Top Stories16:17
Banks, buildings burn as Albania's capital Tirana erupts into student violence Reuters Albanian students protest over education, jobs, clash with police Reuters Student protests in Albania turn violent as demonstrators clash with police The Guardian Riots erupt in Albania’s capital as students join anti-government movement The Hill Fire erupts at Albania’s Education Ministry as protests enter third day Al Jazeera
- Anadolu Agency (AA)16:19
Police use tear gas as demonstrators enter ministry grounds on 2nd day of protests
- Al Jazeera English16:23
At least 16 additional protesters have been arrested after clashing with riot police.
- Google News - Top Stories16:38
Fire erupts at Albania’s Education Ministry as protests enter third day Al Jazeera Albanian students protest over education, jobs, clash with police Reuters Student protests in Albania turn violent as demonstrators clash with police The Guardian Clashes erupt in Albania as protesting students join anti-government movement AP News Albania: Fire at Education Ministry as students protest DW.com
- El País (Spain)17:45
La manifestación en Tirana para exigir mejoras en el sistema educativo ha estado marcada este miércoles por los disturbios y la violencia
- Times of India17:56
- Politico Europe17:57
Police have been criticized for alleged use of excessive force against protestors and journalists.
- ANSA (Italy)18:29
Il premier Rama punta il dito contro l'opposizione
- ANSA (Italy)18:29
Si allarga la protesta in Albania, assaltati ministeri tra molotov e lacrimogeni
- Vecernji list (Croatia)18:30
Istodobno je iz Bruxellesa upućen poziv prosvjednicima i policijskim snagama da izbjegnu nove sukobe, smanje napetosti i suzdrže se od bilo kakvih postupaka koji bi mogli izazvati dodatnu eskalaciju nasilja.
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)18:36
Ministeri assaltati, incendi nel centro della capitale e scontri con le forze dell’ordine. A Tirana la protesta contro il governo di Edi Rama è degenerata in una giornata di violenze, con gruppi di manifestanti che hanno preso di mira sedi istituzionali, banche e negozi. La polizia è riuscita a respingere il tentativo di raggiungere il […] L'articolo Albania, assalto a ministeri e Parlamento a Tirana: studenti in piazza contro il premier Rama. Due giorni di roghi e violenze proviene da Il Fatto...
- Index.hr (Croatia)18:44
STUDENTSKI prosvjedi u Tirani eskalirali su u nasilne sukobe s policijom. Prosvjednici su palili zgrade i upadali u institucije, što je rezultiralo desecima ozlijeđenih i uhićenjima.
- Le Monde (France)19:06
Mardi, des centaines de personnes s’étaient retrouvées devant le ministère de l’éducation pour exiger la démission du chef du gouvernement et une aide plus importante aux étudiants.
- RMF24 (Poland)19:08
Policja użyła siły, pożar w budynku ministerstwa. Studenci protestują w Tiranie
- BBC News World20:29
Buildings were set alight on the second day of demonstrations from thousands of students who want better university conditions and job prospects.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)21:08
In Albanien ist es am zweiten Tag der Proteste gegen die Regierung zu gewaltsamen Zusammenstößen mit der Polizei gekommen. Demonstranten brachen in die Gebäude zweier Ministerien ein und zerschlugen Fensterscheiben.
- 24sata (Croatia)21:12
Albanski studenti upali su u srijedu u vladine zgrade u Tirani prosvjedujući protiv sve skupljeg obrazovanja i korupcije. Zapalili su zgrade ministarstava obrazovanja, financija i pravosuđa, bacali kamenje na policiju te tražili bolje uvjete na fakultetima i ostavku premijera Edija Rame. Prosvjednici su provalili i u Ustavni sud, gdje su ubacivali baklje i pirotehniku. Policija ih je rastjerivala vodenim topovima. Organizatori upozoravaju na manjak financijske potpore i slabe izglede za...
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)21:28
- Le Monde English22:26
Thousands of demonstrators rallied in Tirana on Wednesday to demand better university conditions and the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. Over several hours, police deployed water cannons and tear gas as demonstrators attacked government offices and set fire to multiple buildings.
- The Guardian World23:19
Dozens of people detained after government building and two banks set on fire as tens of thousands march over education costs and corruption Tens of thousands of students have taken to the streets of Tirana, the Albanian capital, setting alight a government building and two banks and hurling stones at police during a protest over rising education costs and corruption. Police responded with water cannon and teargas to disperse protesters who started a fire at the ministry of education...
Thu, 15 October 2026
34 reports- Al Jazeera English03:30
Hundreds of students joined anti-government protests in Tirana, demanding education reforms.
- N1 Info (Croatia)06:26
Policija je sinoć upotrijebila vodene topove protiv desetaka tisuća studenata koji prosvjeduju u glavnom gradu Albanije, Tirani, gdje se nasilni prosv
- Libération (France)06:41
Manifestants et policiers se sont affrontés violemment mercredi 14 octobre à Tirana, au deuxième jour d’une mobilisation d’étudiants qui réclament la démission du Premier ministre albanais, Edi Rama. Depuis plusieurs mois, la population dénonce la corruption de la classe politique.
- Bloomberg Politics06:55
Albanian anti-government protesters and police clashed into the night in Tirana on Thursday, prompting dozens of arrests and throwing the capital into chaos as demonstrators press demands that Prime Minister Edi Rama resign.
- journalismpakistan.com08:19
Press groups demand probes after police in Tirana assaulted journalists during October 13 protests, calling for evidence preservation and accountability.
- Balkan Insight08:53
Edi Rama accuses opposition of trying to 'pull Albania down' after a second night of violence saw government buildings and businesses attacked and set on fire amid clashes between student protesters and police.
- Vecernji list (Croatia)09:42
Prosvjedi su u utorak počeli ispred ministarstva obrazovanja, a studenti su tražili bolje uvjete studiranja i veće izglede za zaposlenje
- Novinky (Czechia)10:06
Několikadenní protesty albánských studentů během posledních dnů přerostly v násilí. Ve středu se tisíce demonstrantů sešly před ministerstvem školství s požadavky na lepší dostupnost vzdělání i podmínky pro absolventy. Někteří ale podle agentury Reuters začali na budovu házet kameny, další pak vnikli do areálu a založili v něm požár. Hořelo i na ministerstvu spravedlnosti nebo v nedaleké bance. Policie proti demonstrantům nasadila slzný plyn a vodní děla, hlášeny jsou desítky zraněných....
- iRozhlas (Czechia)10:39
Albánský premiér Edi Rama odmítl odstoupit z funkce navzdory násilným studentským protestům, které zemí zmítají již třetím dnem. Demonstranti kritizují současnou vládu a stav školství a žádají demisi šéfa vlády. Rama podle agentury Reuters zdůraznil, že nedovolí, aby násilnosti zmařily snahu Albánie o vstup do Evropské unie.
- mymotherlode.com11:17
TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Clashes between police and student demonstrators protesting against Albania's long-governing Socialist government broke out in the capital Tirana on Thursday in a third consecutive day of violence. Youths hurled rocks at a police cordon outside the Education Ministry, and riot police responded with tear gas and water cannons. Police detained several
- Index.hr (Croatia)11:32
U ALBANIJI se treći dan nastavljaju žestoki protuvladini prosvjedi koji su prerasli u nasilne sukobe s policijom.
- tportal (Croatia)11:38
Albanski premijer Edi Rama poručio je u četvrtak da neće podnijeti ostavku unatoč masovnim studentskim prosvjedima koji već treći dan potresaju Albaniju. Nakon što su prosvjednici u Tirani zapalili državnu zgradu i dvije banke te se sukobili s policijom, Rama je za Reuters izjavio da se vlast mijenja na demokratskim izborima, a ne revolucijom
- 24sata (Croatia)12:03
Nasilni prosvjedi u Tirani eskalirali su treći dan zaredom, uz sukobe između studenata i policije, paljenje zgrada i prosvjedne povike protiv vlade, dok su vlasti najavile hitne mjere za smirivanje situacije.
- Vecernji list (Croatia)13:00
Albanska policija izvijestila je da je zbog nasilja tijekom jučerašnjih nereda uhitila 55 osoba, dok je protiv još 98 ljudi pokrenula kaznene postupke
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)13:07
«Stiamo protestando con violenza perché non abbiamo nulla da perdere. Devono ascoltarci». Tirana è in fiamme. Bruciano i cassonetti, i vetri dei negozi sono in frantumi. Ci sono scontri violenti con la polizia. Il fumo degli incendi si confonde con quello dei gas lacrimogeni. Il centro della città è nel caos. Il ministero dell’Istruzione è […] L'articolo Albania, Tirana brucia e gli studenti sfidano Rama: “Più nulla da perdere, la corruzione è ovunque” – il videoreportage proviene da Il Fatto...
- Le Monde (France)13:19
Alors que la contestation s’étend à d’autres villes, les manifestants réclament de meilleures conditions pour les étudiants, dénonçant le mauvais état des universités, des frais de scolarité élevés et un manque de soutien à la jeunesse.
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)13:29
- Google News - Europe query13:44
Albania rioters clash with police for Socialist government as European unrest spreads Fox News
- 24sata (Croatia)13:47
Tisuće prosvjednika, predvođenih studentima, sukobljavaju se s policijom u Tirani, izražavajući nezadovoljstvo zbog korupcije i visokih troškova života, dok premijer Edi Rama odbija podnijeti ostavku.
- Al Jazeera English14:22
Experts say Albania’s protests reflect ignored student grievances and growing frustration.
- Politico Europe14:56
Protests continued to rage all Thursday with multiple police and protestor casualties reported.
- Google News - Top Stories15:47
Albania's leader defies calls to resign as student protesters rampage in capital Reuters Banks, buildings burn as Albania's capital Tirana erupts into student violence Reuters Albania’s leader defies calls to resign as student protesters rampage in capital NBC News 3rd day of clashes in Albania as anti-government protests sparked by Kushner-linked project swell AP News Student Protests in Albania Turn Violent as Calls Grow for Leader’s Resignation The New York Times
- Bloomberg Politics15:51
Violent anti-government protests spread across Albania on Thursday as Prime Minister Edi Rama tried to calm tensions with an offer to meet with demonstrators. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Google News - Europe query16:20
Student Protests in Albania Turn Violent as Calls Grow for Leader’s Resignation The New York Times
- Die Zeit (Germany)16:21
- Nacional (Croatia)16:24
Već treći dan u Albaniji bijesne žestoki protuvladini prosvjedi, a situacija je i eskalirala u nasilne sukobe prosvjednika i policije. Prosvjednici su u Tiranu zapalili dio državnih zgrada i banaka, razbijali izloge i kamenovali policiju koja je odgovorila suzavcem i vodenim topovima, a samo u srijedu je uhićeno 55 osoba. Sve je krenulo u utorak […]
- Al Jazeera English16:41
Prime Minister Edi Rama condemns 'chaos' as protests continue for third day in the capital and spread to other cities.
- zerohedge.com17:00
ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero
- 24sata (Croatia)17:45
Kaos na ulicama Tirane ne jenjava. Studenti i brojni građani sukobili su se s policijom koja je koristila suzavac i vodene topove. Prosvjednici su kamenjem napadali policiju i državne institucije, palili objekte i razbijali izloge, a nemiri su se proširili i na druge albanske gradove
- The Guardian World17:52
Demonstrators demand resignation of Edi Rama after three days of clashes in capital Tirana Albania’s prime minister has said he will not resign as a protest movement, initially prompted by a proposal to build a Trump family-backed resort in the Balkan state, turned violent with clashes convulsing the capital for a third consecutive day. Speaking on Thursday after calls by students who this week assumed control of the anti-government demonstrations that have rattled Tirana since June , Edi Rama...
- La Repubblica (Italy)18:39
Dopo i primi due giorni di manifestazioni a Tirana, i cortei attraversano anche Durazzo, Scutari e altre città del Paese. Nella capitale, assaltato il ministero dell’Interno. Centinaia di feriti in ospedale
- Anadolu Agency (AA)21:14
- Protesters throw stones, fireworks at police, public buildings; officers respond with tear gas, water cannons
- Euronews21:34
Fires burn in central Tirana as protesters throw stones and police respond with tear gas and water cannon. Student-led demonstrations demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation enter their third day.
- tportal (Croatia)21:42
Prosvjedi protiv albanskog premijera Edija Rame u Tirani eskalirali su u nasilne sukobe. Prosvjednici su zapalili glavni ulaz u zgradu Ministarstva gospodarstva i inovacija, a policija je intervenirala kako bi ugasila vatru i uspostavila red
Fri, 16 October 2026
20 reports- Le Monde (France)03:00
Les manifestations antigouvernementales, quotidiennes depuis quatre mois et demi, ont pris un nouveau tour pour exiger la démission d’Edi Rama. C’est inédit depuis la chute de la dictature communiste en 1991.
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)05:01
Profesor Pravnog fakulteta u Tirani za Telegram o nasilnim prosvjedima koji potresaju zemlju
- 24sata (Croatia)05:56
Sukobi u Tirani eskaliraju, a prosvjednici uništavaju državnu imovinu i sukobljavaju se s policijom, dok bolnice primaju brojne ozlijeđene.
- Bloomberg Politics08:20edited after publishing
previously
Albanian Premier Blames Oppsition for Stoking Anger and ProtestsAlbanian Prime Minister Edi Rama accused the opposition and unnamed “foreign forces” of stoking violent protests, saying the demonstrations were an attempt to derail the country’s efforts to join the European Union.
- Balkan Insight09:12
After the capital endured a third night of violent clashes between student-led protesters and police, Edi Rama vowed not to bow to the demands for him to quit.
- BBC News World12:26
Albania's capital Tirana has seen months of protests from an anti-government "Flamingo" movement, but what started on Tuesday this week was on a different scale.
- DW Top Stories14:23
Empty lecture halls, burning buildings and demands for change: Albanian students are spearheading a protest movement that has become the biggest challenge to Prime Minister Edi Rama in years.
- ČT24 (Czechia)14:32
Tisíce mladých lidí v pátek při pokračujících násilných studentských protestech pochodovaly albánskou metropolí. Rozbíjeli okna a semafory, informovala agentura Reuters. Albánský premiér Edi Rama vyzval k uklidnění situace, napsala AFP. Podle něj za demonstracemi stojí někdo ze zahraničí. Protestující požadují premiérovo odstoupení nejen kvůli špatnému stavu školství a vysokému školnému.
- Google News - Top Stories14:33
Albanian protests turn violent: What we know BBC Thousands march in Albanian capital as anti-government protests spread Reuters Albania PM refuses to resign as student protesters attack government buildings Financial Times ‘Boiling point’: Why students are protesting against Albania’s Edi Rama Al Jazeera Albanian PM blames 'foreign hands' for violent protests across country Euronews.com
- iDNES (Czechia)14:44
Tisíce mladých lidí při pokračujících násilných studentských protestech pochodovaly albánskou metropolí. Rozbíjeli při tom okna a semafory. Albánský premiér Edi Rama vyzval k uklidnění situace. Podle něj za demonstracemi stojí někdo ze zahraničí. Protestující požadují premiérovo odstoupení nejen kvůli špatnému stavu školství a vysokému školnému.
- Balkan Insight14:48
As Prime Minister Edi Rama rules out resignation in response to violent protests, a political solution is needed to calm the unrest, experts argue.
- 24sata (Croatia)15:26
Tisuće mladih Albanaca promarširale su u petak Tiranom, razbijajući pritom prozore i semafore, četvrtoga dana prosvjeda koji postaju sve nasilniji, a predvode ih studenti čiji je cilj prisiliti premijera na ostavku...
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)15:27
Svemu su prethodili mjeseci uglavnom mirnih prosvjeda koje je vlada, po riječima studenata, ignorirala
- N1 Info (Croatia)15:31
Albanski premijer Edi Rama u petak je osudio prisutnost "stranih aktera" koji stoje iza prosvjeda koji, prema njegovim riječima, imaju za cilj omesti
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- tportal (Croatia)16 Oct, 16:14their copy
- 24sata (Croatia)15:49
Tisuće mladih Albanaca promarširale su u petak Tiranom, razbijajući pritom prozore i semafore, četvrtoga dana prosvjeda koji postaju sve nasilniji, a predvode ih studenti čiji je cilj prisiliti premijera na ostavku. Oni izražavaju nezadovoljstvo uvjetima obrazovanja i visinom školarina na sveučilištima.
- Index.hr (Croatia)16:01
ALBANSKI premijer Edi Rama optužio je "strane aktere" da stoje iza prosvjeda koji, prema njegovim riječima, imaju za cilj omesti projekt pristupanja Albanije Europskoj uniji.
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)16:42
- Al Jazeera English20:38
Violent unrest is gripping several countries across Europe, as student activists demand better education systems.
- presstv.co.uk22:45
- Al Jazeera English23:27
Riot police clash with protesters for fourth day, as young Albanians protest corruption and poor university conditions
Sat, 17 October 2026
26 reports- Al Jazeera English04:21
Albanian PM Edi Rama claimed ‘foreign hands’ are driving protests that have rocked the country for months.
- tportal (Croatia)04:56
U Tirani su u petak navečer ponovo izbili nasilni sukobi policije i prosvjednika, a albanski premijer Edi Rama osudio je prisutnost "stranih ruku" iza ovog vala prosvjeda, za koje tvrdi da su usmjereni na ometanje pristupanja Albanije Europskoj uniji (EU).
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- Index.hr (Croatia)17 Oct, 05:29their copy
- Vecernji list (Croatia)05:20
Prema zadnjim podacima od četvrtka navečer najmanje 160 ljudi je uhićeno.
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)05:56
Prosvjedi su se proširili i na druge gradove, s manje nasilja i blokadama sveučilišta koje predvode studenti
- Google News - Top Stories08:43
'Our land, our Albania': young lawmaker demands new future as protests rage Reuters Albania: Protesting students demand political change and resignation of longtime Prime Minister Edi Rama DW.com Albanian PM blames ‘foreign hands’ for unrest as student protests intensify Al Jazeera Albania's 'Flamingo Revolution' radicalizes in response to prime minister's 'contempt' and 'indifference' Le Monde.fr Albania PM refuses to resign as student protesters attack government buildings Financial Times
- Le Monde (France)12:30
De nombreux Albanais se disent choqués par l’attitude des forces de l’ordre. Au moins 120 policiers et 32 manifestants ont été blessés en quatre jours, selon les bilans officiels.
- Google News - Europe query13:11
Violent clashes between police and protesters in Albania BBC
- tportal (Croatia)13:44
Tisuće mladih Albanaca okupile se u subotu ispred ministarstva obrazovanja u središtu Tirane, petog dana sve raširenijeg pokreta koji želi dovršiti 13 godina dugu vladavinu premijera Edija Rame
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- 24sata (Croatia)17 Oct, 14:11their copy
- Index.hr (Croatia)14:37
PROSVJEDI u glavnom gradu Albanije eskalirali su u sukobe. Policija je koristila suzavac, vodene topove i gumene metke.
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)14:46
- Vecernji list (Croatia)15:27
Prosvjednici su bacali kamenje na policiju, a zapaljenim kantama za smeće blokirali su ulice kako bi zaustavili napredovanje policijskih snaga. Policija je odgovorila vodenim topovima i suzavcem
- Google News - Top Stories15:42
Albanian police fire rubber bullets as student protests rage Reuters
- South China Morning Post16:05
Police in Albania fired what appeared to be rubber bullets at protesters on Saturday, the fifth day of mass student protests demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama step down. Reuters video footage showed police firing a shotgun towards crowds outside the education ministry during clashes with protesters. Reuters reporters found rubber pellets on the ground and pellets hit two Reuters journalists and several protesters, leaving round marks. The incident marks an escalation in a confrontation...
- Novinky (Czechia)16:36
V Albánii v sobotu pátým dnem pokračovaly demonstrace studentského hnutí. Tisíce nespokojených mladých lidí se opět shromáždily před ministerstvem školství. Část z nich se střetla s policií, která proti demonstrantům použila slzný plyn a omračující granáty, uvedla agentura Reuters.
- iDNES (Czechia)16:41
V Albánii v sobotu pokračovaly pátým dnem studentské protesty. Tisíce mladých lidí se znovu sešly před ministerstvem školství. Část demonstrantů se střetla s policií, která proti nim použila slzný plyn a omračující granáty.
- Le Monde (France)17:28
Quelques centaines de personnes, certaines masquées, se sont rassemblées samedi, vers midi, devant le ministère de l’éducation et les actions de protestation se sont ensuite étendues à l’ensemble de la capitale.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)17:32
Demonstrations continue in Tirana, Durres and Korca, with arrests and damage reported in Durres
- english.news.cn18:45
Protests in Albania escalate into violent clashes-
- english.news.cn18:45
Protests in Albania escalate into violent clashes-
- Al Jazeera English19:26
Five days of clashes rock Tirana as students join a wider movement demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation.
- Google News - Top Stories19:30
Albanian police fire rubber bullets as protests against Rama escalate Al Jazeera Anti-government protesters battle with police in Albania BBC Albanian PM says mass protests a threat to EU membership, not government Reuters Riots in Tirana enter a fifth day as Albania’s anti-government protests escalate AP News What to Know About the Violent Protests in Albania The New York Times
- RMF24 (Poland)19:36
Niespokojnie wokół siedziby premiera Albanii. Policja starła się z policjantami, użyto gumowych kul
- Bloomberg Politics19:41
Albanian police clashed with hundreds of protesters in the capital, using tear gas and water cannons to disperse crowds demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation for a fifth consecutive day.
- Al Jazeera English20:40
Protesters in Albania accuse riot police of brutality as clashes turn violent outside the Education Ministry.
- BBC News World20:53
There were violent clashes between demonstrators and riot police throughout Saturday in the capital Tirana.
- Google News - Top Stories20:53
Anti-government protesters battle with police in Albania BBC Albanian PM says protests pose threat to EU membership, not government Reuters Albania’s Leader Denounces Violence as Protesters Demand Resignation The New York Times Tirana sees sixth day of violent protests as Albania’s PM refuses to resign Al Jazeera Riots in Tirana enter a fifth day as Albania’s anti-government protests escalate AP News
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13 reports- Vecernji list (Croatia)08:33
Naglasio je kako nijednom studentu ne bi palo na pamet provesti takav plan te ustvrdio da je u sve upletena "strana ruka”.
- tportal (Croatia)08:40
Albanski premijer Edi Rama oštro je osudio nasilje tijekom studentskih prosvjeda u Tirani, ustvrdivši da iza napada na policiju i uništavanja imovine stoji manja skupina pod utjecajem ekstremističkih ideja
- Le Monde English11:08
Many Albanians said they were shocked by the conduct of law enforcement. At least 120 police officers and 32 protesters were injured over four days, according to official reports.
- tportal (Croatia)11:45
Pet dana žestokih prosvjeda, sukobi s policijom, zapaljene zgrade i stotine privedenih. Albanija se suočava s valom nezadovoljstva mladih koji traže ostavku premijera Edija Rame. Prosvjedi sve više podsjećaju na studentski pokret u Srbiji, koji je postao jedan od najvećih političkih izazova za Aleksandra Vučića. No može li se srpski scenarij ponoviti i u Tirani?
- Google News - Top Stories13:47
Albanian PM says protests pose threat to EU membership, not government Reuters Albania’s Leader Denounces Violence as Protesters Demand Resignation The New York Times Anti-government protesters battle with police in Albania BBC Riots in Tirana enter a fifth day as Albania’s anti-government protests escalate AP News Tirana sees sixth day of violent protests as Albania’s PM refuses to resign Al Jazeera
- Al Jazeera English15:08
Police crack down on hundreds of protesters in Albania's capital, using rubber bullets, water cannons and tear gas.
- Al Jazeera English15:30
Police crack down on sixth day of student-led demonstrations calling for Prime Minister Rama to resign.
- Google News - Europe query18:14
Albania’s Leader, Edi Rama, Denounces Violent Protests The New York Times
- NYT World18:14
Students upset by living and educational costs have revived protests. Prime Minister Edi Rama said they were being used by “outside forces.”
- DW Top Stories19:47
Anti-government protesters continued calls for Edi Rama to step down as violent clashes between demonstrators and police again took place.
- Al Jazeera English20:26
Offices at the Supreme Court in Tirana were set ablaze as anti-government protests continue.
- Le Monde (France)22:48
Dans une vidéo publiée dimanche, Edi Rama a dénoncé des manifestations qu’il juge « l’œuvre d’une main extérieure », alors que le mouvement de contestation, marqué par des affrontements avec les forces de l’ordre et des dégradations urbaines, a déjà fait 272 blessés, dont 169 policiers, selon le gouvernement.
- South China Morning Post23:04
Albanian police fired water cannon and tear gas on Sunday as violent anti-government protests entered a sixth day and Prime Minister Edi Rama rejected demonstrators’ demands that he resign. Violent demonstrations have rocked Tirana since Tuesday with protesters calling for action over poor university conditions, high tuition fees and corruption. Hundreds of protesters gathered again at noon in front of the education ministry chanting “Rama, resign” amid a tense stand-off with police. After...