https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/photos-student-protest-in-albania-prompts-violent-clashes-with-policeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/photos-student-protest-in-albania-prompts-violent-clashes-with-policehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/photos-student-protest-in-albania-prompts-violent-clashes-with-police#u127621Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:31:27 +0000Student demonstrations in the Albanian capital of Tirana have escalated into violent clashes with police forces as protesters target the government over poor conditions in the education system, employment concerns, and a controversial tourism project. Demonstrators hurled rocks and bricks at a police cordon outside the Education Ministry building, while riot police responded with tear gas and water cannons. A fire also broke out at the ministry during the demonstrations, which have persisted against Prime Minister Edi Rama for a third consecutive day.Why it mattersThe unrest reflects mounting