Albanian lawmakers scuffle in parliament as street protests continue

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 22, 2026Country: Albania

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Albanian lawmakers scuffle in parliament as street protests continue

Albanian lawmakers scuffled in parliament, throwing objects and ripping microphones from desks. The chaos comes after months of daily street protests. Initially driven by corruption concerns, the demonstrations now also focus on schooling conditions.

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