# Unrest escalates in Albania as protesters throw petrol bombs and fireworks

https://mins.news/en/item/107915

- euronews, 2026-10-20 11:12 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/10/20/fireworks-petrol-bombs-and-water-cannon-as-unrest-escalates-in-albania

> Anti-government demonstrations escalated in Tirana on Monday, with protesters throwing petrol bombs and fireworks at police. Riot police responded with water cannon, tear gas and rubber bullets.

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