Albania has implemented steep fines—equivalent to six times the average monthly salary—for individuals present at violent protests, regardless of whether they engage in acts of violence themselves. The measure aims to curb ongoing demonstrations in the capital, which have escalated into clashes between security forces and protesters demanding the prime minister’s resignation. Authorities are tightening restrictions on gatherings amid months of unrest, signaling a shift toward stricter enforcement. The policy raises questions about how broadly participation will be defined in the context of escalating tensions.
The fine – six times the average monthly salary – will apply to people present at violent protests, even if they don’t personally commit violent actsAlbania has introduced fines of more than $6,000 for demonstrators who participate in a protest that turns violent, even if they don’t personally commit violent acts, as the government tries to clamp down on the gatherings calling for the prime minister’s resignation.The capital, Tirana, has been racked by months of anti-government protests that in recent days have deteriorated into pitched battles between the security forces and protesters. Continue reading...
