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Clashes in Tirana, Molotov cocktails against the Central Bank and the Supreme Court

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In Tirana, protesters threw Molotov cocktails at the headquarters of the Central Bank of Albania, the Supreme Court and a credit institution, causing fires.
Near the Government Palace, the police were hit by rocks and tear gas.
A car with French license plates was set on fire.

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Tensions in Tirana increased with protesters throwing Molotov cocktails at government and financial buildings, causing fires and clashes with law enforcement.

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Tension is rising in Tirana, where protesters threw Molotov cocktails at one of the two offices of the Central Bank of Albania, right in the center. The entrance to the building went up in flames. The headquarters of the Supreme Court was also hit by Molotov cocktails, and the offices on the ground floor were on fire. About 300 meters away, the headquarters of a credit institution was also in focus.

Near the Government Palace, a few hours earlier a rain of stones hit the police forces barricaded behind three water cannons, used every now and then to repel the advance, in addition to tear gas. Several times groups of demonstrators (hooded and with distorted faces) also threw Molotov cocktails and fireworks. A car with French license plates was set on fire. A dense cloud of smoke hangs over the entire area of the avenue

What to Watch

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Law enforcement agencies will increase security presence around key institutional buildings in Tirana.
Likely · Within hours
The Albanian government will issue an official statement condemning the attacks and promising investigations.
Very likely · Within hours

Open Questions

What are the specific reasons for the protests?
Who are the organizers of the events?
Were there injuries or arrests during the clashes?
What is the Albanian government's official response to the events?