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Violent clashes between police and protesters in Albania

Violent clashes between police and protesters in Albania
BBC News Saturday 17 October 2026, 13:11 UTC 1 min read
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Police in Albania's capital Tirana have fired tear gas and water cannons onto crowds gathered outside the Ministry of Education where students are among those protesting.

Police in Albania's capital Tirana have fired tear gas and water cannons onto crowds gathered outside the Ministry of Education where students are among those protesting.
Albania (LOCATION) Tirana (LOCATION) the Ministry of Education (ORG)
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