Protests Reach Albania; Fire Breaks Out at Ministry of Education

On the second day of student protests in Tirana, the capital of Albania, a fire broke out at the country's Ministry of Education building, and police used tear gas to disperse protesters.

On the second day of student protests in Tirana, the capital of Albania, the building of the Ministry of Education caught fire and the police used tear gas to disperse the protesters.

According to Ambassador Arjan, quoted by Anatoly, a fire broke out in the building of the Ministry of Education in Tirana on Wednesday, at the same time as the student protests in Albania entered the second day in a row. According to the Albanian media "Shakoli", the police used tear gas to disperse the protesters.

A number of students climbed the wall and entered the ministry premises. At the same time, flames could be seen from the window of the second floor of the building.

Protesters gathered in front of the ministry around 11 am local time; The number of participants in this gathering was more than the previous day. Demonstrators used fences to create barriers, set trash cans and street advertisements on fire, and threw rocks and other objects at police forces.

Later, black smoke rose from the ministry building. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene to put out the blaze, while clashes continued in nearby streets.

Expressing concern over the escalation of tensions, the European Union delegation in Albania called for an investigation into the excessive use of force against protesters and journalists.

The board announced that it has taken into account the reports of excessive police violence against protesters and journalists, and stressed that police actions must be proportionate and respect people's fundamental rights.

The European Union delegation also asked all parties to refrain from escalating tensions and declared that constructive dialogue is the way forward to resolve disputes.