Date: 17 October 2026 Tags: World Politics, Albania, Protests, Civil Unrest Summary: Violent clashes between protesters and riot police continued for a fifth consecutive day in Albania’s capital, Tirana. Demonstrators, including students, threw rocks, petrol bombs and fireworks at police and government buildings. Police responded with tear gas and water cannon, with reports of rubber bullets being used. Hundreds have been arrested or investigated, 80 charged with disorder, an