# Fire at Albania’s Education Ministry as student protests continue

https://mins.news/en/item/99955

- DW, 2026-10-14 14:56 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/albania-fire-at-education-ministry-as-students-protest/a-79661193?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Students in Tirana protested for a second day over corruption and education, and the Education Ministry and a nearby bank caught fire. Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse crowds, reporting about 40 detentions and 13 injuries, including six police officers. Organizers cited university conditions, education costs, financial support and job prospects after graduation.

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