Albania: student protests and riots in Tirana

Oct 14, 2026

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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
Violent protest of Students in Tirana, Albania 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 protest calling for better education conditions and the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. Tirana Albania Copyright: xMatrixxImages ArmandoxBabanix
Violent protest of Students in Tirana, Albania Police use a water cannon to disperse students in front of Education Ministry in Tirana, Albania, on October 14, 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 Copyright: xMatrixxImages ArmandoxBabanix
Violent protest of Students in Tirana, Albania 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 protest calling for better education conditions and the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. Tirana Albania Copyright: xMatrixxImages ArmandoxBabanix
Violent protest of Students in Tirana, Albania 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 protest calling for better education conditions and the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. Tirana Albania Copyright: xMatrixxImages ArmandoxBabanix
Violent protest of Students in Tirana, Albania 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 protest calling for better education conditions and the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. Tirana Albania Copyright: xMatrixxImages ArmandoxBabanix
Violent protest of Students in Tirana, Albania A policeman arrest a student during a protest in front of Education Ministry in Tirana, Albania, on October 14, 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 Copyright: xMatrixxImages ArmandoxBabanix
Violent protest of Students in Tirana, Albania 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 protest calling for better education conditions and the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. Tirana Albania Copyright: xMatrixxImages ArmandoxBabanix
Violent protest of Students in Tirana, Albania Students put up a barricade in front of Education Ministry in Tirana, Albania, on October 14, 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 Copyright: xMatrixxImages ArmandoxBabanix
Violent protest of Students in Tirana, Albania Police use water cannon to disperse students in front of Education Ministry in Tirana, Albania, on October 14, 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 Copyright: xMatrixxImages ArmandoxBabanix
Violent protest of Students in Tirana, Albania 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 protest calling for better education conditions and the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. Tirana Albania Copyright: xMatrixxImages ArmandoxBabanix
Violent protest of Students in Tirana, Albania Students put up a barricade in front of Education Ministry in Tirana, Albania, on October 14, 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 Copyright: xMatrixxImages ArmandoxBabanix
Violent protest of Students in Tirana, Albania 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 protest calling for better education conditions and the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. Tirana Albania Copyright: xMatrixxImages ArmandoxBabanix
Violent protest of Students in Tirana, Albania A protester throw stones to police in front of Education Ministry in Tirana, Albania, on October 14, 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 Copyright: xMatrixxImages ArmandoxBabanix
Violent protest of Students in Tirana, Albania 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 protest calling for better education conditions and the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. Tirana Albania Copyright: xMatrixxImages ArmandoxBabanix
Violent protest of Students in Tirana, Albania 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 protest calling for better education conditions and the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. Tirana Albania Copyright: xMatrixxImages ArmandoxBabanix

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