Albania Protests In Photos: Hooded Demonstrators Hurl Fireworks As Police Fire Tear Gas
Anti-government demonstrations in Albania's capital, Tirana, turned violent on Friday as protesters used fireworks against riot police, who responded with tear gas and batons
Riot police fire tear gas at protesters during an anti-government demonstration in Tirana, Albania, Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. | Photo/Hameraldi Agolli
A riot police officer strikes a protester with a baton during an anti-government demonstration in Tirana, Albania, Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. | Photo: AP/Hameraldi Agolli
A hooded protester holding an Albanian flag is sprayed by a police water cannon during an anti-government demonstration in Tirana, Albania, Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. | Photo: AP/Hameraldi Agolli
Police water cannon spray hooded protesters during an anti-government demonstration in Tirana, Albania, Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. | Photo: AP/Hameraldi Agolli
A hooded protester uses a slingshot against riot police during an anti-government demonstration in Tirana, Albania, Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. | Photo: AP/Hameraldi Agolli
A man with a child shouts toward riot police during an anti-government demonstration in Tirana, Albania, Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. | Photo: AP/Hameraldi Agolli
A woman covering her face walks past during an anti-government demonstration in Tirana, Albania, Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. | Photo: AP/Hameraldi Agolli
A sign reading "We are with the students" is displayed at a closed business during an anti-government demonstration in Tirana, Albania, Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. | Photo: AP/Hameraldi Agolli
A delivery driver passes a burning barricade during an anti-government demonstration in Tirana, Albania, Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. | Photo: AP/Hameraldi Agolli
A protester gestures as police water cannons stand ready during an anti-government demonstration in Tirana, Albania, Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. | Photo: AP/Hameraldi Agolli
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