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2026-10-14 · Euronews

Albania: Student protests in Tirana turn violent as Flamingo Revolution escalates

Hundreds gathered outside the Education Ministry to demand better university conditions , increased financial support and improved job prospects. The protests escalated as demonstrators threw stones, smashed shop windows and damaged businesses , while police responded with tear gas and water cannon . According to a police update on Wednesday, 16 people were arrested and 49 others faced criminal proceedings . Six police officers and at least one journalist were injured. The student-led demonstrations have joined a wider anti-government movement known as the Flamingo Revolution , which is demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation over allegations of corruption .

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