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Masked protesters set off firecrackers and block roads in Albania

Al Jazeera · 2026-11-07

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• What happened: Masked protesters set off firecrackers and block roads in Albania Masked protesters set off firecrackers and block roads in Albania Police used water cannons to disperse masked protesters in Albania’s capital, Tirana, as anti-government demonstrations entered their third week. Anger over alleged government corruption a... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.

Masked protesters set off firecrackers and block roads in Albania

Police used water cannons to disperse masked protesters in Albania’s capital, Tirana, as anti-government demonstrations entered their third week. Anger over alleged government corruption and poor education has fuelled unrest, posing a major challenge to Prime Minister Edi Rama.

Source: Al Jazeera
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