Albania: Student protests in Tirana turn violent as Flamingo Revolution escalates

Loading the video No Comment Video. Albania: Student protests in Tirana turn violent as Flamingo Revolution escalates Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 14/10/2026 - 11:22 GMT+2 Albania's capital, Tirana, saw violent clashes between student protesters and police on Tuesday, 13 October, as demonstrations continued overnight into Wednesday. Hundreds gathered outside the Education Ministry to demand better university conditions, increased financial support and improved job prospects. The protests escalated as demonstrators threw stones, smashed shop windows and damaged businesses, while police responded with tear gas and water cannon. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT According to a police update on Wednesday, 16 people were arrested and 49 others faced criminal proceedings. Six police officers and at least one journalist were injured. The student-led demonstrations have joined a wider anti-government movement known as the Flamingo Revolution, which is demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation over allegations of corruption. Protesters also oppose a luxury coastal development linked to Jared Kushner, US President Donald Trump's son-in-law, citing concerns about its environmental impact. The movement takes its name from the pink flamingos that campaigners say could be threatened by the project. The unrest has added to mounting political pressure on Rama's government. Albania Students Protests Flamingo Clashes and riots Edi Rama Top stories Now playing Next Albania: Student protests in Tirana turn violent as Flamingo Revolution escalates Now playing Next Storm chaos in Santiago as hail, floods and power cuts slam Chile’s capital Now playing Next Ukraine: Russian missiles hit Kyiv homes and power plant, killing 3 and injuring 22 Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | October 14th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | October 13th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Ceuta crowds affirm Spanish identity during royal visit Now playing Next Kazakhstan’s first Open Asian Falconry Cup showcases ancient hunting heritage Now playing Next Ukraine passes minority rights law to end Hungary’s EU veto Now playing Next 'Breaking Bad' actor RJ Mitte dies at age 34, officials say Now playing Next At least 11 missing after two ships struck off Bulgaria in Black Sea Now playing Next NATO commander unveils strategy to thwart any attack Now playing Next Citroën's iconic 2CV returns as an all-electric model Now playing Next World’s oldest shipwreck discovered off Turkey’s Mediterranean coast Now playing Next Denmark’s biggest retailer is training robots for supermarket night shifts. When will they be ready? Now playing Next Ireland's EU budget proposal has no 'weak points', Irish minister says Now playing Next Pope Leo XIV recovering from lung cancer surgery: What happens next? ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Russia pounds Kharkiv and Lviv region with missiles and drones, killing three civilians No Comment Pakistan: Passenger train derailment kills at least five, injures more than 30 No Comment Ceuta awaits King Felipe after summer migration crisis No Comment Belgium: 9 minors arrested as clashes erupt near Brussels-Midi Europe Today Recent EU-China talks were a 'good starting point', MEP Lange says Europe Today Europe Today: Spanish FM on Euronews, Black Sea drone attacks, EU-China reset Europe News Violence in Paris as tens of thousands turn out for student protests across France Europe News EU advances Ukraine accession as Hungary lifts veto, paving way for Zelenskyy-Magyar meeting Europe News Russian strike injures dozens at Rivne University as ballistic missiles hit Kyiv Europe News ‘Act five’: National Assembly opens budget debate amid ongoing student protests in France Cinema Danny Boyle's 'Ink' revisits the rise of Rupert Murdoch and the price of tabloid success Cinema Todd Haynes at Lumière Festival: 'It is a time to remember how important it is to protect our freedoms' ADVERTISEMENT Silk Road Adventures Lake Tuzkan – life and tourism around Jizzakh’s desert lakes Cult Pearls, diamonds and the stories behind Doha’s international jewellery show Europe News Vatican says growth on Pope Leo XIV's lung was cancerous World News Moment French Navy boards 'shadow fleet' oil tanker in the Indian Ocean Europe News Europe paid Russia $209bn for energy since 2022, far below Moscow’s $320bn claim USA Emergency call about Christa Pike’s botched execution released Europe News Sweden's centre-left leader Magdalena Andersson again fails to form government Europe News One dead, two arrested as Portugal seizes 3.7 tonnes of cocaine off Faro coast ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT