Attempted murder probe after petrol bomb thrown at French riot police Youth-led protests end with street violence in cities across France, Germany, Switzerland, Portugal and Albania The Guardian - UK · Nov 1
Europe's youth return to the streets for another weekend of protests, in photos A third weekend of protests in France as youth-led rallies swept Europe. Hundreds of thousands of mostly young protesters took to the streets across France on Saturday in a third consecutive weekend of demonstrations over living costs and education. Protests also took place in Germany, Portugal and Albania. The Independent UK · Oct 31
French police fire tear gas as more than 300,000 march across France in latest anti-government protests Around 70,000 police are expected to deployed nationwide as France braces for further unrest. Demonstrations have also been held in Germany and Albania The Independent UK · Oct 31
‘A living hell’: The occupied town of Oleshky captures the world’s attention — including Melania Trump’s Hello, and happy Friday. My name is Angela Skujins. On today’s agenda: the horrors of a Russian-captured community, EU-Canada affairs throw up more questions than answers, and hefty fines for angry Albanian protesters. Let’s go. Euronews · Oct 30
Albania: opposition MPs disrupt parliament with smoke flares Opposition MPs disrupted a parliamentary session in Albania by brandishing smoke flares and displaying photographs of injured protesters. They accused police of using violence against demonstrators demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation. Euronews · Oct 29
Albania adopts measures to impose fines up to €5,500 on people at protests that become violent The measures come into force immediately, but require parliamentary approval within 45 days to remain in effect. Euronews · Oct 29
Albania imposes $6,000 fine for demonstrators present at a protest that turns violent The fine – six times the average monthly salary – will apply to people present at violent protests, even if they don’t personally commit violent acts The Guardian - AU · Oct 29
French TV channels scramble to apologize after airing Albanian protests as Paris and Lyon Two French news channels have apologized after misidentifying protest images from Albania as demonstrations in France The Independent UK · Oct 25
Protests engulf Europe as people take to streets in France, Albania, Italy, Spain, Portugal Thousands of people protested across Europe over the weekend, demanding action against rising living costs and government corruption. Demonstrations were reported in France, Italy, Albania, Spain, and Portugal, with varying degrees of violence. Clashes between protesters and police resulted in numerous arrests and injuries in several countries. Many demonstrators called… The Times of India · Oct 25
Watch: Protesters launch fireworks at police as fiery clashes take place in Albania Protests in Tirana escalated into clashes as demonstrators faced off with riot police during an anti-government rally. Protesters expressed their anger over alleged government corruption, unemployment, and education issues. The demonstrations also targeted government buildings and banks, leading to significant unrest in the city. The student-led protests represented a wider… The Times of India · Oct 25
Europe unrest: Protests over living costs, education & political failures rock France, Italy, Albania & Belgium Protests over rising living costs, education funding, public services and political accountability swept France, Italy, Belgium and Albania on Saturday. Clashes erupted in several cities, prompting police to deploy tear gas, water cannons and reinforcements. France recorded the largest mobilisation, while Albania saw renewed anti-government unrest targeting Prime Minister Edi… The Economic Times · Oct 25
Protests sweep across Europe from France to Albania, Italy, Spain and Portugal. Violence in earlier protests prompted authorities to take additional security measures, with massive deployments of police and even soldiers observed across several European capitals. Euronews · Oct 24
‘Like a fairy tale’: USA’s Paula Moltzan becomes oldest first-time World Cup winner by 0.01sec The American skier produced a stunning second run to claim her maiden World Cup victory, edging Albania’s Lara Colturi by just one-hundredth of a second The Guardian - US · Oct 24
Violent protests shake Tirana as police use tear gas and water cannons against demonstrators Opposition supporters and students mobilised in the Albanian capital, with riot police using water cannons on large groups of protesters. Authorities said 2,500 police officers were deployed to the streets of Tirana. Euronews · Oct 24
The Guardian - UK · Oct 24 Hundreds of thousands march in France as protests take place across Europe – as it happened French police have made 1,000 arrests and Italian officers have raided homes in Milan, with protests also taking place in Spain and Albania
The Economic Times · Oct 22 BJP cites media report to target Congress' 'regime change plot', terms Rahul Gandhi 'gaddar' The BJP has cited a Fox News digital investigation alleging links between protests in India demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation and unrest in France and Albania. BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari accused the Congress of coordinating with Progressive International, alleging a regime-change plot. The Congress had not immediately responded…
France 24 · Oct 22 Europe's wave of anger: How far will youth-led protests go? Youth-driven protests have been popping up all over Europe: in Belgium, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Albania, Serbia and Greece. The spark here in France was deteriorating conditions in high schools and universities, particularly for students from underprivileged backgrounds. Meanwhile, wages aren't keeping up with inflation. The housing crisis is front and…
The Times of India · Oct 22 French riots and Indian protests linked in same ecosystem: Report Senior editor Asra Nomani’s investigation says it has identified 101 organisations across nine countries in a “red-green protest ecosystem” (referring to Islamist and communist groups) that are coordinating, organising or amplifying protests in Europe in an expanding protest ecosystem. Her story also flags how transnational anti-capitalist organisation Progressive International (PI)…
Euronews · Oct 21 EU journalism prize awards investigation into human rights abuse at Italy’s migrant centres in Albania An investigation published by Dutch platform De Correspondent on the controversial Italy-Albania migration deal, now seen as a model for deportation hubs outside the EU, has won the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize.
The Economic Times · Oct 21 Sanjay Raut’s Albania SC remarks: Advocate seeks FIR over social media post An advocate has filed a complaint with Delhi Police concerning Sanjay Raut's controversial social media post. The complaint requests an investigation into Raut's post, suggesting potential encouragement of violence against constitutional institutions. It includes a viral video of destruction in Albania's Supreme Court and calls for lessons to be learned,…
The Economic Times · Oct 21 Albanian police clash with anti-government protesters for an 8th day Protests in Tirana escalated as police employed tear gas and water cannons against demonstrators seeking reform. Students are demanding lower tuition fees, enhanced state investment in education, and government accountability regarding corruption. Protests have erupted across several European countries due to rising living costs and housing concerns among citizens. Prime…
Euronews · Oct 20 Fireworks, petrol bombs and water cannon as unrest escalates in Albania Protesters threw petrol bombs and fireworks at police in Tirana on Monday, as anti-government demonstrations escalated and riot police responded with water cannon, tear gas and rubber bullets.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 20 Young people: share your views on youth protests around the world Young people in France, India and Albania and other parts of the world are protesting and we want to hear from them about the reasons why they’re taking to the streets
The Independent UK · Oct 19 Photos of youth around the world protesting for education, housing and political change From France and Albania to India and Argentina, young people have been protesting in October, demanding better-funded schools and affordable housing, opposing spending cuts and challenging government leaders.
Euronews · Oct 19 Albanian PM Rama accuses anti-government protesters of crossing 'red line' amid violent demonstrations The European Commission released a statement condemning the violence in Albania on Sunday, saying it had "no place in a democratic society" and that the response "must remain within the law and proportionate."