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WorldAlbanian protests turn violent: What we know

Clashes between protesters and riot police have continued for four days in Tirana and spread to other major Albanian cities. Government buildings and some businesses were attacked, and part of the education ministry was set on fire. Student demonstrations over education costs and living expenses escalated, as an anti-government movement that has called for Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign for months continued amid growing corruption allegations against officials.

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Albanian protests turn violent: What we know
Albanian protests turn violent: What we knowWorld