Albanian cardiologist and conservative politician, former president and prime minister
Hundreds of students have attacked Albania’s Education Ministry, throwing bricks and concrete blocks after nationwide demonstrations over university conditions, rising costs and poor job prospects. Security forces have used tear gas and water cannon; police have detained and arrested protesters and said officers and a journalist were injured.
Protests across Albania, centered on education and cost-of-living grievances, have escalated despite assurances of dialogue. Demonstrators clash with police, injuring hundreds as government buildings come under attack. The unrest has drawn broad cross-sector support, including students, professors, and opposition voices, amid accusations of corruption and governance failure.