# Thousands gather at new Albanian anti-government rally

https://mins.news/en/item/114229

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-24 18:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/24/thousands-gather-at-new-albanian-antigovernment-rally?traffic_source=rss

> Thousands answered organizers’ calls to join a new anti-government rally in Tirana. Clashes erupted with police, who used tear gas, water cannon and rubber bullets; authorities said more than 300 protesters and officers were injured, and dozens of demonstrators were arrested.

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