Protests by Albanian students have turned violent as demonstrations against rising education costs, deteriorating university facilities, and limited job opportunities escalate into confrontations with police. Clashes have erupted amid growing frustration over the financial burden of higher education and the lack of prospects for graduates in a struggling economy. Authorities have responded with force, raising concerns about the handling of peaceful dissent. The unrest highlights deep-seated issues in the country’s education system and economic outlook.


Albanian students clash with police as they protest education costs, poor university conditions and bleak job prospects.