Protests in Albania: Student Unrest in Tirana Escalates into Clashes
Protests in Albania: Student Unrest in Tirana Escalates into Clashes On Saturday, police special forces used tear gas and water cannons against students protesting government higher education policies. The demonstrations, which began last week, led to the burning of buildings belonging to the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Finance, and the Court of Appeals. Socialist Edi Rama, who has led the government since 2013, attributed the escalation to misinformation on social media and the actions of far-left groups. The unrest in the Albanian capital is further evidence of growing social tensions in the Balkan region. #Albania #Tirana #protests The main news of Russia and the world is here.