Albanian opposition storms parliament, sets off flares and smoke bombs
Opposition lawmakers disrupt parliament session, accusing prime minister of downplaying ongoing antigovernment protests.
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Albania’s protests explained
Protesters in Albania say demonstrations will intensify as Prime Minister Edi Rama rejects calls to resign.
Published On 19 Oct 2026
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Fire engulfs Albania’s Supreme Court as protests enter fifth day
Offices at the Supreme Court in Tirana were set ablaze as anti-government protests continue.
Published On 18 Oct 2026
A man waves a large Albanian flag in front of riot police during protests in Tirana, Albania [Florion Goga/Reuters]
A protester throws a tear gas canister back towards police during protests in Tirana. [Florion Goga/Reuters]
A police officer in riot gear takes aim with a gun during during the protests in Tirana. [Florion Goga/Reuters]
A protester throws a Molotov cocktail at riot police. [Louisa Gouliamaki/Reuters]
A demonstrator is detained by police, in Tirana. [Louisa Gouliamaki/Reuters]
Protesters try to block a road in Tirana. [Florion Goga/Reuters]
Protesters set bins on fire to block a road in Tirana. [Florion Goga/Reuters]
Protesters throw Molotov cocktails at riot police as water cannons are deployed during clashes in Tirana. [Boris Grdanoski/AP Photo]
Protesters gather in Tirana. [Hameraldi Agolli/AP Photo]
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Albania’s PM dismisses calls to resign as student protests spread
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