# Student protests in Albania turn violent as demonstrators clash with police

https://mins.news/en/item/100169

- The Guardian, 2026-10-14 17:10 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/14/student-protests-tirana-albania-police-clashes

> Tens of thousands of students protested in Tirana over rising education costs and corruption, setting fire to a government building and two banks and throwing stones at police. Police used water cannon and tear gas. The EU voiced concern over the violent escalation and urged all sides to ease tensions.

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