Albania: Opposition MPs disrupt Parliament with smoke flares

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: October 29, 2026Country: Albania

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Albania: Opposition MPs disrupt Parliament with smoke flares

Opposition lawmakers disrupted a session of Albania’s Parliament by setting off smoke flares. The incident interrupted proceedings in the assembly. The available article text does not specify the reason for the protest or what happened afterward.

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