Fire Engulfs Albania's Education Ministry as Student Protests Escalate
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Several days of protests by Albanian students have turned violent in recent days. On Wednesday, thousands of demonstrators gathered in front of the Ministry of Education to demand better access to education and conditions for graduates. According to Reuters, some began throwing stones at the building, while others broke into the premises and set it on fire. The Ministry of Justice and a nearby bank were also on fire. Police used tear gas and wat…
In the Albanian capital, demonstrators set fire in the Ministry of Education, Finance and Justice on Wednesday, protesting against education policy and corruption in the government.
During student riots in the Albanian capital Tirana, 51 police officers were injured, said Albanian Interior Minister Ervin Demo. “During today's riots, 51 police officers were injured. Some of them are currently receiving medical care in a military hospital,” RIA Novosti reports Demo's words, citing Ora news. On Wednesday, security forces used a water cannon and tear gas against protesters outside the Ministry of Education building in the capit…
The fires in government buildings and banks have made headlines around the world. Behind the images of destruction in Tirana, however, lies a simmering conflict over the cost of studies, the… Tirana is on fire: Why students (also) in Albania have risen up - I NAFTEMBORIKI
In the Albanian capital Tirana, what began as a student protest spiraled out of control on Wednesday. Demonstrators threw rocks and fireworks at police, vandalized government buildings and set buildings on fire. Police responded with tear gas and water cannons. Dozens of people were injured in the clashes.
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