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TIRANA, ALBANIA OCTOBER 20, 2026: Anti-government protests continue in Tirana for an eighth consecutive day, with demonstrators gathering in central areas of the capital, including Skanderbeg Square. Protesters call for the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama, demanding improvements to university conditions and broader political change. Tensions escalate as Albanian riot police fire tear gas to disperse demonstrators. One protester collapses in Skanderbeg Square after tear gas is deployed. Amid the confrontations, a young demonstrator is also seen reaching out to shake hands with a riot police officer, offering a contrasting moment during the tense demonstrations. The protests reflect growing public - ZUMAq101 20261020_zna_q101_302

TIRANA, ALBANIA OCTOBER 20, 2026: Anti-government protests continue in Tirana for an eighth consecutive day, with demonstrators gathering in central areas of the capital, including Skanderbeg Square. Protesters call for the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama, demanding improvements to university conditions and broader political change. Tensions escalate as Albanian riot police fire tear gas to disperse demonstrators. One protester collapses in Skanderbeg Square after tear gas is deployed. Amid the confrontations, a young demonstrator is also seen reaching out to shake hands with a riot police officer, offering a contrasting moment during the tense demonstrations. The protests reflect growing public - ZUMAq101 20261020_zna_q101_302

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October 20, 2026, Tirana, Albania: TIRANA, ALBANIA OCTOBER 20, 2026: Anti-government protests continue in Tirana for an eighth consecutive day, with demonstrators gathering in central areas of the capital, including Skanderbeg Square. Protesters call for the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama, demanding improvements to university conditions and broader political change. Tensions escalate as Albanian riot police fire tear gas to disperse demonstrators. One protester collapses in Skanderbeg Square after tear gas is deployed. Amid the confrontations, a young demonstrator is also seen reaching out to shake hands with a riot police officer, offering a contrasting moment during the tense demonstrations. The protests reflect growing public - ZUMAq101 20261020_zna_q101_302

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