politics
February 22, 2026
Protesters have attacked the prime minister’s office in Albania
Protesters threw Molotov cocktails at a government headquarters in Albania
TL;DR
- Protesters hurled Molotov cocktails and fireworks at the prime minister's office in Tirana.
- The rally, led by the opposition Democratic Party, demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama.
- Police responded with tear gas and water cannons.
- Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha denounced Rama, blaming him for poverty and corruption.
- Interior Minister Albana Kociu accused opposition leaders of inciting violence.
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