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8 stories from Albania on One Turn, since October 13, 2026, newest first. Each links to its sources and to its place on the 3D globe.
Albanian lawmakers threw objects at each other and ripped microphones from desks during a session in parliament on Thursday. Street incidents in Tirana were minor, and the student-led protest movement has called a national rally for October 24.
Day 4 of 4 · Earlier: Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15 · The story so far
Police and anti-government protesters clashed in Tirana for an eighth day, with protesters throwing petrol bombs and fireworks and police using water cannon and tear gas. Prime Minister Edi Rama called it a hybrid war, while student demands over tuition fees have merged with a broader movement.
Day 4 of 4 · Earlier: Oct 17, Oct 18, Oct 20 · The story so far
Protesters in Tirana threw petrol bombs and fireworks and set fire to government buildings and banks, while police used water cannon, tear gas and rubber bullets. Almost 300 people have been injured, more than half of them police. Demonstrators are demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation over corruption allegations; Rama has blamed outside agitators.
Day 3 of 4 · Earlier: Oct 17, Oct 18 · Later: Oct 21 · The story so far
Student-led anti-government demonstrators clashed with riot police in Tirana for a sixth day, with police using water cannon, tear gas and rubber bullets. Offices at the Supreme Court were set on fire, and protesters chanted for Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign.
Day 2 of 4 · Earlier: Oct 17 · Later: Oct 20, Oct 21 · The story so far
Riot police clashed with protesters in Tirana for a fourth day as students demonstrated against corruption and poor university conditions, demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation. Rama said foreign interference was driving the unrest.
Day 1 of 4 · Later: Oct 18, Oct 20, Oct 21 · The story so far
Rioters attacked government buildings, banks and businesses during anti-government protests in Tirana. At least 23 police officers and six others were injured and 35 people detained; President Bajram Begaj condemned the violence and urged calm.
Day 3 of 4 · Earlier: Oct 13, Oct 14 · Later: Oct 22 · The story so far
Students threw bricks at Albania's Education Ministry in protests over education and jobs, and unrest spread as rioters attacked government buildings, banks and businesses. At least 23 police officers and six others were injured and 35 people detained; President Bajram Begaj condemned the violence and urged calm.
Day 2 of 4 · Earlier: Oct 13 · Later: Oct 15, Oct 22 · The story so far
Students protesting over education and jobs threw bricks at the Ministry of Education building in Tirana. Riot police responded.
Day 1 of 4 · Later: Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 22 · The story so far
Figures: Albania on World Bank Open Data, latest available year.