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Albania: Fire at Education Ministry as students protest

DW14 October 2026, 14:56 UTCAlbania

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.

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