NewsFeedPolice confronted protesters in Albania’s capital Tirana after demonstrators shot fireworks and threw petrol bombs at Prime Minister Edi Rama’s office, during an opposition rally demanding his resignation. Political tensions have escalated since December, when the deputy prime minister was indicted over suspected corruption.Published On 21 Feb 2026
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SAT · 2026-02-21 · 07:21 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0221-18060
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Protesters shoot fireworks at Albania prime minister’s office
On February 21, 2026, police in Tirana, Albania, confronted protesters who targeted Prime Minister Edi Rama's office during an opposition rally. Demonstrators shot fireworks and threw petrol bombs at the building.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-02-21 · 07:21 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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On February 21, 2026, police in Tirana, Albania, confronted protesters who targeted Prime Minister Edi Rama's office during an opposition rally. Demonstrators shot fireworks and threw petrol bombs at the building. The rally was organized by the opposition, who are demanding Rama's resignation. Political tensions in Albania have been rising since December, following the indictment of the deputy prime minister on suspicion of corruption.
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The deputy prime minister was indicted over suspected corruption.
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The protest was an opposition rally demanding Edi Rama's resignation.
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Protesters threw petrol bombs at Prime Minister Edi Rama’s office.
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Protesters shot fireworks at Albania’s prime minister’s office.
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Political tensions have escalated since December.
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