Albania: Clashes erupted in Tirana, the capital of Albania, as anti-government protests escalated, with protesters reportedly throwing Molotov cocktails, fireworks and stones at police. By the evening the violence had increased, as protesters targeted law enforcement personnel and clashed with police officers. Authorities responded with tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowds. The protests are driven by accusations of government corruption, dissatisfaction with university conditions and demands for Prime Minister Adi Rama to resign. The situation remains tense as protests and clashes continue across the capital.

Albania: Clashes erupted in Tirana, the capital of Albania, as anti-government protests escalated, with protesters reportedly throwing Molotov cocktails, fireworks and stones at police. By the evening the violence had increased, as protesters targeted law enforcement personnel and clashed with police officers. Authorities responded with tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowds. The protests are driven by accusations of government corruption, dissatisfaction with university conditions and demands for Prime Minister Adi Rama to resign. The situation remains tense as protests and clashes continue across the capital.