Albania protests enter sixth day as police use force

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Hundreds of protesters gathered Sunday outside Albania’s Education Ministry, chanting for Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign. Police later used water cannons and tear gas to hold back the crowd amid a tense standoff. The demonstrations were described as student-led.

WHO: Protesters and police in Albania

WHAT: Protesters gathered outside the Education Ministry demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation, and police used water cannons and tear gas to hold back the crowd.

WHEN: Oct 18, 2026

WHERE: Tirana, Albania

WHY: The demonstrations were calling for Prime Minister Rama to resign.

How this story developed (showing 6 of 6 earlier reports)

Rama says protests threaten Albania's EU bid · Oct 18, 2026 at 9:05 AM ET
Clashes erupt in Tirana on fifth day of protests · Oct 17, 2026 at 3:05 PM ET
Rama blames ‘foreign hands’ for escalating protests · Oct 17, 2026 at 6:08 AM ET
Rama blames ‘foreign hands’ for Albania protests · Oct 16, 2026 at 11:06 PM ET
Rama vows not to resign as protests spread · Oct 16, 2026 at 9:08 AM ET
Rama offers talks as violent protests spread in Albania · Oct 15, 2026 at 5:09 AM ET

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