Albania: student protests and riots in Tirana

Oct 14, 2026

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October 14, 2026, Tirana, Albania: Demonstrators pose for photos as clashes with riot police build during student-led protests over rising education costs, university conditions and alleged corruption in Tirana. Fires damage the Ministry of Education and bank premises as protesters throw stones and other objects, while police use tear gas and water cannons. Tirana Albania - ZUMAq101 20261014_zna_q101_293 Copyright: xVlasovxSulajx
October 14, 2026, Tirana, Albania: Demonstrators clash with riot police during student-led protests over rising education costs, university conditions and alleged corruption in Tirana. Fires damage the Ministry of Education and bank premises as protesters throw stones and other objects, while police use tear gas and water cannons. Tirana Albania - ZUMAq101 20261014_zna_q101_290 Copyright: xVlasovxSulajx
October 14, 2026, Tirana, Albania: TIRANA, ALBANIA, OCTOBER 14, 2026: Demonstrators clash with riot police during student-led protests over rising education costs, university conditions and alleged corruption in Tirana. Fires damage the Ministry of Education and bank premises as protesters throw stones and other objects, while police use tear gas and water cannons. Tirana Albania - ZUMAq101 20261014_zna_q101_297 Copyright: xVlasovxSulajx
October 14, 2026, Tirana, Albania: TIRANA, ALBANIA, OCTOBER 14, 2026: Demonstrators clash with riot police during student-led protests over rising education costs, university conditions and alleged corruption in Tirana. Fires damage the Ministry of Education and bank premises as protesters throw stones and other objects, while police use tear gas and water cannons. Tirana Albania - ZUMAq101 20261014_zna_q101_295 Copyright: xVlasovxSulajx
October 14, 2026, Tirana, Albania: TIRANA, ALBANIA, OCTOBER 14, 2026: Demonstrators clash with riot police during student-led protests over rising education costs, university conditions and alleged corruption in Tirana. Fires damage the Ministry of Education and bank premises as protesters throw stones and other objects, while police use tear gas and water cannons. Tirana Albania - ZUMAq101 20261014_zna_q101_287 Copyright: xVlasovxSulajx
Tirana Protests Escalate Into Clashes TIRANA, ALBANIA, OCTOBER 14, 2026: Demonstrators clash with riot police during student-led protests over rising education costs, university conditions and alleged corruption in Tirana. Fires damage the Ministry of Education and bank premises as protesters throw stones and other objects, while police use tear gas and water cannons. Tirana Albania Copyright: x xVlasovxSulajx xJNAxPressx
October 14, 2026, Tirana, Albania: TIRANA, ALBANIA, OCTOBER 14, 2026: Demonstrators clash with riot police during student-led protests over rising education costs, university conditions and alleged corruption in Tirana. Fires damage the Ministry of Education and bank premises as protesters throw stones and other objects, while police use tear gas and water cannons. Tirana Albania - ZUMAq101 20261014_zna_q101_292 Copyright: xVlasovxSulajx
Tirana Protests Escalate Into Clashes TIRANA, ALBANIA, OCTOBER 14, 2026: Demonstrators clash with riot police during student-led protests over rising education costs, university conditions and alleged corruption in Tirana. Fires damage the Ministry of Education and bank premises as protesters throw stones and other objects, while police use tear gas and water cannons. Tirana Albania Copyright: x xVlasovxSulajx xJNAxPressx
October 14, 2026, Tirana, Albania: TIRANA, ALBANIA, OCTOBER 14, 2026: Demonstrators clash with riot police during student-led protests over rising education costs, university conditions and alleged corruption in Tirana. Fires damage the Ministry of Education and bank premises as protesters throw stones and other objects, while police use tear gas and water cannons. Tirana Albania - ZUMAq101 20261014_zna_q101_291 Copyright: xVlasovxSulajx
October 14, 2026, Tirana, Albania: TIRANA, ALBANIA, OCTOBER 14, 2026: Demonstrators clash with riot police during student-led protests over rising education costs, university conditions and alleged corruption in Tirana. Fires damage the Ministry of Education and bank premises as protesters throw stones and other objects, while police use tear gas and water cannons. Tirana Albania - ZUMAq101 20261014_zna_q101_286 Copyright: xVlasovxSulajx
October 14, 2026, Tirana, Albania: TIRANA, ALBANIA, OCTOBER 14, 2026: Demonstrators clash with riot police during student-led protests over rising education costs, university conditions and alleged corruption in Tirana. Fires damage the Ministry of Education and bank premises as protesters throw stones and other objects, while police use tear gas and water cannons. Tirana Albania - ZUMAq101 20261014_zna_q101_285 Copyright: xVlasovxSulajx
October 14, 2026, Tirana, Albania: TIRANA, ALBANIA, OCTOBER 14, 2026: Demonstrators clash with riot police during student-led protests over rising education costs, university conditions and alleged corruption in Tirana. Fires damage the Ministry of Education and bank premises as protesters throw stones and other objects, while police use tear gas and water cannons. Tirana Albania - ZUMAq101 20261014_zna_q101_282 Copyright: xVlasovxSulajx
Student protest turns violent outside Education Ministry in Tirana TIRANA, ALBANIA - OCTOBER 14: Trash containers and debris burn during a protest demanding better university conditions, on October 14, 2026 in Tirana, Albania. Students and other participants threw Molotov cocktails and stones at the ministry building and security forces, while some trash containers were set on fire. Police used water cannon and tear gas to disperse the crowd, and several protesters were injured during the clashes. Olsi Shehu Anadolu Tirana Albania. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxOlsixShehux
Student protest turns violent outside Education Ministry in Tirana TIRANA, ALBANIA - OCTOBER 14: Flames engulf trash containers during a protest demanding better university conditions, on October 14, 2026 in Tirana, Albania. Students and other participants threw Molotov cocktails and stones at the ministry building and security forces, while some trash containers were set on fire. Police used water cannon and tear gas to disperse the crowd, and several protesters were injured during the clashes. Olsi Shehu Anadolu Tirana Albania. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxOlsixShehux
Student protest turns violent outside Education Ministry in Tirana TIRANA, ALBANIA - OCTOBER 14: Demonstrators gather outside Albania s Education Ministry during a protest demanding better university conditions, on October 14, 2026 in Tirana, Albania. Students and other participants threw Molotov cocktails and stones at the ministry building and security forces, while some trash containers were set on fire. Police used water cannon and tear gas to disperse the crowd, and several protesters were injured during the clashes. Olsi Shehu Anadolu Tirana Albania. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxOlsixShehux
Student protest turns violent outside Education Ministry in Tirana TIRANA, ALBANIA - OCTOBER 14: Demonstrators gather outside Albania s Education Ministry during a protest demanding better university conditions, on October 14, 2026 in Tirana, Albania. Students and other participants threw Molotov cocktails and stones at the ministry building and security forces, while some trash containers were set on fire. Police used water cannon and tear gas to disperse the crowd, and several protesters were injured during the clashes. Olsi Shehu Anadolu Tirana Albania. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxOlsixShehux
Student protest turns violent outside Education Ministry in Tirana TIRANA, ALBANIA - OCTOBER 14: Demonstrators gather outside Albania s Education Ministry during a protest demanding better university conditions, on October 14, 2026 in Tirana, Albania. Students and other participants threw Molotov cocktails and stones at the ministry building and security forces, while some trash containers were set on fire. Police used water cannon and tear gas to disperse the crowd, and several protesters were injured during the clashes. Olsi Shehu Anadolu Tirana Albania. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxOlsixShehux
Student protest turns violent outside Education Ministry in Tirana TIRANA, ALBANIA - OCTOBER 14: Demonstrators gather outside Albania s Education Ministry during a protest demanding better university conditions, on October 14, 2026 in Tirana, Albania. Students and other participants threw Molotov cocktails and stones at the ministry building and security forces, while some trash containers were set on fire. Police used water cannon and tear gas to disperse the crowd, and several protesters were injured during the clashes. Olsi Shehu Anadolu Tirana Albania. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxOlsixShehux
October 14, 2026, Tirana, Tirana, Albania: A protester throw a stone against police during a students protest in front of Education Ministry in Tirana, Albania, on 14 October, 2026. Students are in the second day of their protest calling for better education conditions and the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. Tirana Albania - ZUMAb266 20261014_zip_b266_004 Copyright: xArmandoxBabanix
October 14, 2026, Tirana, Tirana, Albania: Arlind Qorri, leader of Movement Together (Levizja Bashke), a left-wing political party, gesture during a students protest in front of Education Ministry in Tirana, Albania, on 14 October, 2026. Students are in the second day of their protest calling for better education conditions and the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. Movement Together (Levizja Bashke) was founded in 2022 by the political group Organizata Politike (Political Organisation) after 12 years of activism in social struggles and in solidarity with workers, students and citizens.....Students throw stones to police in front of Education Ministry in Tirana, Albania, on October 14, 2026. Students are in the second day of their prot - ZUMAb266 20261014_zip_b266_003 Copyright: xArmandoxBabanix
October 14, 2026, Tirana, Tirana, Albania: Arlind Qorri, leader of Movement Together (Levizja Bashke), a left-wing political party, gesture during a students protest in front of Education Ministry in Tirana, Albania, on 14 October, 2026. Students are in the second day of their protest calling for better education conditions and the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. Movement Together (Levizja Bashke) was founded in 2022 by the political group Organizata Politike (Political Organisation) after 12 years of activism in social struggles and in solidarity with workers, students and citizens.....Students throw stones to police in front of Education Ministry in Tirana, Albania, on October 14, 2026. Students are in the second day of their prot - ZUMAb266 20261014_zip_b266_002 Copyright: xArmandoxBabanix
October 14, 2026, Tirana, Tirana, Albania: Arlind Qorri, leader of Movement Together (Levizja Bashke), a left-wing political party, gesture during a students protest in front of Education Ministry in Tirana, Albania, on 14 October, 2026. Students are in the second day of their protest calling for better education conditions and the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. Movement Together (Levizja Bashke) was founded in 2022 by the political group Organizata Politike (Political Organisation) after 12 years of activism in social struggles and in solidarity with workers, students and citizens.....Students throw stones to police in front of Education Ministry in Tirana, Albania, on October 14, 2026. Students are in the second day of their prot - ZUMAb266 20261014_zip_b266_001 Copyright: xArmandoxBabanix
Clashes erupt outside Ministry of Education in Tirana during student protest over academic conditions TIRANA, ALBANIA - OCTOBER 14: University students stage protest outside the Ministry of Education building in Tirana, Albania, on October 14, 2026. A protest organized by university students demanding improvements to educational infrastructure and funding escalated into violent clashes as civic supporters joined the crowds. Demonstrators hurled Molotov cocktails, stones, and improvised projectiles at the ministry and law enforcement officers, setting fire to trash containers. In response, law enforcement officers used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the protesters. Olsi Shehu Anadolu Tirana Albania. Editorial use only. Please get i Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxOlsixShehux
Clashes erupt outside Ministry of Education in Tirana during student protest over academic conditions TIRANA, ALBANIA - OCTOBER 14: University students stage protest outside the Ministry of Education building in Tirana, Albania, on October 14, 2026. A protest organized by university students demanding improvements to educational infrastructure and funding escalated into violent clashes as civic supporters joined the crowds. Demonstrators hurled Molotov cocktails, stones, and improvised projectiles at the ministry and law enforcement officers, setting fire to trash containers. In response, law enforcement officers used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the protesters. Olsi Shehu Anadolu Tirana Albania. Editorial use only. Please get i Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxOlsixShehux
Clashes erupt outside Ministry of Education in Tirana during student protest over academic conditions TIRANA, ALBANIA - OCTOBER 14: University students stage protest outside the Ministry of Education building in Tirana, Albania, on October 14, 2026. A protest organized by university students demanding improvements to educational infrastructure and funding escalated into violent clashes as civic supporters joined the crowds. Demonstrators hurled Molotov cocktails, stones, and improvised projectiles at the ministry and law enforcement officers, setting fire to trash containers. In response, law enforcement officers used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the protesters. Olsi Shehu Anadolu Tirana Albania. Editorial use only. Please get i Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxOlsixShehux
Clashes erupt outside Ministry of Education in Tirana during student protest over academic conditions TIRANA, ALBANIA - OCTOBER 14: University students stage protest outside the Ministry of Education building in Tirana, Albania, on October 14, 2026. A protest organized by university students demanding improvements to educational infrastructure and funding escalated into violent clashes as civic supporters joined the crowds. Demonstrators hurled Molotov cocktails, stones, and improvised projectiles at the ministry and law enforcement officers, setting fire to trash containers. In response, law enforcement officers used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the protesters. Olsi Shehu Anadolu Tirana Albania. Editorial use only. Please get i Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxOlsixShehux
Clashes erupt outside Ministry of Education in Tirana during student protest over academic conditions TIRANA, ALBANIA - OCTOBER 14: University students stage protest outside the Ministry of Education building in Tirana, Albania, on October 14, 2026. A protest organized by university students demanding improvements to educational infrastructure and funding escalated into violent clashes as civic supporters joined the crowds. Demonstrators hurled Molotov cocktails, stones, and improvised projectiles at the ministry and law enforcement officers, setting fire to trash containers. In response, law enforcement officers used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the protesters. Olsi Shehu Anadolu Tirana Albania. Editorial use only. Please get i Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxOlsixShehux
Clashes erupt outside Ministry of Education in Tirana during student protest over academic conditions TIRANA, ALBANIA - OCTOBER 14: University students stage protest outside the Ministry of Education building in Tirana, Albania, on October 14, 2026. A protest organized by university students demanding improvements to educational infrastructure and funding escalated into violent clashes as civic supporters joined the crowds. Demonstrators hurled Molotov cocktails, stones, and improvised projectiles at the ministry and law enforcement officers, setting fire to trash containers. In response, law enforcement officers used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the protesters. Olsi Shehu Anadolu Tirana Albania. Editorial use only. Please get i Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxOlsixShehux
Clashes erupt outside Ministry of Education in Tirana during student protest over academic conditions TIRANA, ALBANIA - OCTOBER 14: University students stage protest outside the Ministry of Education building in Tirana, Albania, on October 14, 2026. A protest organized by university students demanding improvements to educational infrastructure and funding escalated into violent clashes as civic supporters joined the crowds. Demonstrators hurled Molotov cocktails, stones, and improvised projectiles at the ministry and law enforcement officers, setting fire to trash containers. In response, law enforcement officers used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the protesters. Olsi Shehu Anadolu Tirana Albania. Editorial use only. Please get i Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxOlsixShehux
Clashes erupt outside Ministry of Education in Tirana during student protest over academic conditions TIRANA, ALBANIA - OCTOBER 14: University students stage protest outside the Ministry of Education building in Tirana, Albania, on October 14, 2026. A protest organized by university students demanding improvements to educational infrastructure and funding escalated into violent clashes as civic supporters joined the crowds. Demonstrators hurled Molotov cocktails, stones, and improvised projectiles at the ministry and law enforcement officers, setting fire to trash containers. In response, law enforcement officers used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the protesters. Olsi Shehu Anadolu Tirana Albania. Editorial use only. Please get i Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxOlsixShehux
Clashes erupt outside Ministry of Education in Tirana during student protest over academic conditions TIRANA, ALBANIA - OCTOBER 14: University students stage protest outside the Ministry of Education building in Tirana, Albania, on October 14, 2026. A protest organized by university students demanding improvements to educational infrastructure and funding escalated into violent clashes as civic supporters joined the crowds. Demonstrators hurled Molotov cocktails, stones, and improvised projectiles at the ministry and law enforcement officers, setting fire to trash containers. In response, law enforcement officers used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the protesters. Olsi Shehu Anadolu Tirana Albania. Editorial use only. Please get i Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxOlsixShehux
Clashes erupt outside Ministry of Education in Tirana during student protest over academic conditions TIRANA, ALBANIA - OCTOBER 14: University students stage protest outside the Ministry of Education building in Tirana, Albania, on October 14, 2026. A protest organized by university students demanding improvements to educational infrastructure and funding escalated into violent clashes as civic supporters joined the crowds. Demonstrators hurled Molotov cocktails, stones, and improvised projectiles at the ministry and law enforcement officers, setting fire to trash containers. In response, law enforcement officers used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the protesters. Olsi Shehu Anadolu Tirana Albania. Editorial use only. Please get i Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxOlsixShehux
Clashes erupt outside Ministry of Education in Tirana during student protest over academic conditions TIRANA, ALBANIA - OCTOBER 14: University students stage protest outside the Ministry of Education building in Tirana, Albania, on October 14, 2026. A protest organized by university students demanding improvements to educational infrastructure and funding escalated into violent clashes as civic supporters joined the crowds. Demonstrators hurled Molotov cocktails, stones, and improvised projectiles at the ministry and law enforcement officers, setting fire to trash containers. In response, law enforcement officers used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the protesters. Olsi Shehu Anadolu Tirana Albania. Editorial use only. Please get i Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxOlsixShehux
Clashes erupt outside Ministry of Education in Tirana during student protest over academic conditions TIRANA, ALBANIA - OCTOBER 14: University students stage protest outside the Ministry of Education building in Tirana, Albania, on October 14, 2026. A protest organized by university students demanding improvements to educational infrastructure and funding escalated into violent clashes as civic supporters joined the crowds. Demonstrators hurled Molotov cocktails, stones, and improvised projectiles at the ministry and law enforcement officers, setting fire to trash containers. In response, law enforcement officers used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the protesters. Olsi Shehu Anadolu Tirana Albania. Editorial use only. Please get i Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxOlsixShehux
Clashes erupt outside Ministry of Education in Tirana during student protest over academic conditions TIRANA, ALBANIA - OCTOBER 14: University students stage protest outside the Ministry of Education building in Tirana, Albania, on October 14, 2026. A protest organized by university students demanding improvements to educational infrastructure and funding escalated into violent clashes as civic supporters joined the crowds. Demonstrators hurled Molotov cocktails, stones, and improvised projectiles at the ministry and law enforcement officers, setting fire to trash containers. In response, law enforcement officers used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the protesters. Olsi Shehu Anadolu Tirana Albania. Editorial use only. Please get i Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxOlsixShehux
Clashes erupt outside Ministry of Education in Tirana during student protest over academic conditions TIRANA, ALBANIA - OCTOBER 14: University students stage protest outside the Ministry of Education building in Tirana, Albania, on October 14, 2026. A protest organized by university students demanding improvements to educational infrastructure and funding escalated into violent clashes as civic supporters joined the crowds. Demonstrators hurled Molotov cocktails, stones, and improvised projectiles at the ministry and law enforcement officers, setting fire to trash containers. In response, law enforcement officers used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the protesters. Olsi Shehu Anadolu Tirana Albania. Editorial use only. Please get i Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxOlsixShehux
Clashes erupt outside Ministry of Education in Tirana during student protest over academic conditions TIRANA, ALBANIA - OCTOBER 14: University students stage protest outside the Ministry of Education building in Tirana, Albania, on October 14, 2026. A protest organized by university students demanding improvements to educational infrastructure and funding escalated into violent clashes as civic supporters joined the crowds. Demonstrators hurled Molotov cocktails, stones, and improvised projectiles at the ministry and law enforcement officers, setting fire to trash containers. In response, law enforcement officers used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the protesters. Olsi Shehu Anadolu Tirana Albania. Editorial use only. Please get i Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxOlsixShehux
Clashes erupt outside Ministry of Education in Tirana during student protest over academic conditions TIRANA, ALBANIA - OCTOBER 14: University students stage protest outside the Ministry of Education building in Tirana, Albania, on October 14, 2026. A protest organized by university students demanding improvements to educational infrastructure and funding escalated into violent clashes as civic supporters joined the crowds. Demonstrators hurled Molotov cocktails, stones, and improvised projectiles at the ministry and law enforcement officers, setting fire to trash containers. In response, law enforcement officers used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the protesters. Olsi Shehu Anadolu Tirana Albania. Editorial use only. Please get i Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxOlsixShehux
Clashes erupt outside Ministry of Education in Tirana during student protest over academic conditions TIRANA, ALBANIA - OCTOBER 14: University students stage protest outside the Ministry of Education building in Tirana, Albania, on October 14, 2026. A protest organized by university students demanding improvements to educational infrastructure and funding escalated into violent clashes as civic supporters joined the crowds. Demonstrators hurled Molotov cocktails, stones, and improvised projectiles at the ministry and law enforcement officers, setting fire to trash containers. In response, law enforcement officers used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the protesters. Olsi Shehu Anadolu Tirana Albania. Editorial use only. Please get i Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxOlsixShehux
Clashes erupt outside Ministry of Education in Tirana during student protest over academic conditions TIRANA, ALBANIA - OCTOBER 14: University students stage protest outside the Ministry of Education building in Tirana, Albania, on October 14, 2026. A protest organized by university students demanding improvements to educational infrastructure and funding escalated into violent clashes as civic supporters joined the crowds. Demonstrators hurled Molotov cocktails, stones, and improvised projectiles at the ministry and law enforcement officers, setting fire to trash containers. In response, law enforcement officers used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the protesters. Olsi Shehu Anadolu Tirana Albania. Editorial use only. Please get i Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxOlsixShehux
Clashes erupt outside Ministry of Education in Tirana during student protest over academic conditions TIRANA, ALBANIA - OCTOBER 14: University students stage protest outside the Ministry of Education building in Tirana, Albania, on October 14, 2026. A protest organized by university students demanding improvements to educational infrastructure and funding escalated into violent clashes as civic supporters joined the crowds. Demonstrators hurled Molotov cocktails, stones, and improvised projectiles at the ministry and law enforcement officers, setting fire to trash containers. In response, law enforcement officers used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the protesters. Olsi Shehu Anadolu Tirana Albania. Editorial use only. Please get i Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxOlsixShehux
Clashes erupt outside Ministry of Education in Tirana during student protest over academic conditions TIRANA, ALBANIA - OCTOBER 14: University students stage protest outside the Ministry of Education building in Tirana, Albania, on October 14, 2026. A protest organized by university students demanding improvements to educational infrastructure and funding escalated into violent clashes as civic supporters joined the crowds. Demonstrators hurled Molotov cocktails, stones, and improvised projectiles at the ministry and law enforcement officers, setting fire to trash containers. In response, law enforcement officers used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the protesters. Olsi Shehu Anadolu Tirana Albania. Editorial use only. Please get i Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxOlsixShehux
Clashes erupt outside Ministry of Education in Tirana during student protest over academic conditions TIRANA, ALBANIA - OCTOBER 14: University students stage protest outside the Ministry of Education building in Tirana, Albania, on October 14, 2026. A protest organized by university students demanding improvements to educational infrastructure and funding escalated into violent clashes as civic supporters joined the crowds. Demonstrators hurled Molotov cocktails, stones, and improvised projectiles at the ministry and law enforcement officers, setting fire to trash containers. In response, law enforcement officers used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the protesters. Olsi Shehu Anadolu Tirana Albania. Editorial use only. Please get i Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxOlsixShehux
Clashes erupt outside Ministry of Education in Tirana during student protest over academic conditions TIRANA, ALBANIA - OCTOBER 14: University students stage protest outside the Ministry of Education building in Tirana, Albania, on October 14, 2026. A protest organized by university students demanding improvements to educational infrastructure and funding escalated into violent clashes as civic supporters joined the crowds. Demonstrators hurled Molotov cocktails, stones, and improvised projectiles at the ministry and law enforcement officers, setting fire to trash containers. In response, law enforcement officers used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the protesters. Olsi Shehu Anadolu Tirana Albania. Editorial use only. Please get i Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxOlsixShehux
Clashes erupt outside Ministry of Education in Tirana during student protest over academic conditions TIRANA, ALBANIA - OCTOBER 14: University students stage protest outside the Ministry of Education building in Tirana, Albania, on October 14, 2026. A protest organized by university students demanding improvements to educational infrastructure and funding escalated into violent clashes as civic supporters joined the crowds. Demonstrators hurled Molotov cocktails, stones, and improvised projectiles at the ministry and law enforcement officers, setting fire to trash containers. In response, law enforcement officers used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the protesters. Olsi Shehu Anadolu Tirana Albania. Editorial use only. Please get i Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxOlsixShehux
Clashes erupt outside Ministry of Education in Tirana during student protest over academic conditions TIRANA, ALBANIA - OCTOBER 14: University students stage protest outside the Ministry of Education building in Tirana, Albania, on October 14, 2026. A protest organized by university students demanding improvements to educational infrastructure and funding escalated into violent clashes as civic supporters joined the crowds. Demonstrators hurled Molotov cocktails, stones, and improvised projectiles at the ministry and law enforcement officers, setting fire to trash containers. In response, law enforcement officers used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the protesters. Olsi Shehu Anadolu Tirana Albania. Editorial use only. Please get i Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxOlsixShehux
Clashes erupt outside Ministry of Education in Tirana during student protest over academic conditions TIRANA, ALBANIA - OCTOBER 14: University students stage protest outside the Ministry of Education building in Tirana, Albania, on October 14, 2026. A protest organized by university students demanding improvements to educational infrastructure and funding escalated into violent clashes as civic supporters joined the crowds. Demonstrators hurled Molotov cocktails, stones, and improvised projectiles at the ministry and law enforcement officers, setting fire to trash containers. In response, law enforcement officers used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the protesters. Olsi Shehu Anadolu Tirana Albania. Editorial use only. Please get i Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxOlsixShehux
Clashes erupt outside Ministry of Education in Tirana during student protest over academic conditions TIRANA, ALBANIA - OCTOBER 14: University students stage protest outside the Ministry of Education building in Tirana, Albania, on October 14, 2026. A protest organized by university students demanding improvements to educational infrastructure and funding escalated into violent clashes as civic supporters joined the crowds. Demonstrators hurled Molotov cocktails, stones, and improvised projectiles at the ministry and law enforcement officers, setting fire to trash containers. In response, law enforcement officers used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the protesters. Olsi Shehu Anadolu Tirana Albania. Editorial use only. Please get i Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxOlsixShehux
Clashes erupt outside Ministry of Education in Tirana during student protest over academic conditions TIRANA, ALBANIA - OCTOBER 14: University students stage protest outside the Ministry of Education building in Tirana, Albania, on October 14, 2026. A protest organized by university students demanding improvements to educational infrastructure and funding escalated into violent clashes as civic supporters joined the crowds. Demonstrators hurled Molotov cocktails, stones, and improvised projectiles at the ministry and law enforcement officers, setting fire to trash containers. In response, law enforcement officers used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the protesters. Olsi Shehu Anadolu Tirana Albania. Editorial use only. Please get i Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxOlsixShehux
Clashes erupt outside Ministry of Education in Tirana during student protest over academic conditions TIRANA, ALBANIA - OCTOBER 14: University students stage protest outside the Ministry of Education building in Tirana, Albania, on October 14, 2026. A protest organized by university students demanding improvements to educational infrastructure and funding escalated into violent clashes as civic supporters joined the crowds. Demonstrators hurled Molotov cocktails, stones, and improvised projectiles at the ministry and law enforcement officers, setting fire to trash containers. In response, law enforcement officers used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the protesters. Olsi Shehu Anadolu Tirana Albania. Editorial use only. Please get i Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxOlsixShehux

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