{
  "id": 14795095,
  "title": "Albania: Violent protests rock Tirana for third straight day",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/albania-violent-protests-rock-tirana-for-third-straight-day",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T21:34:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euronews",
    "slug": "euronews",
    "url": "https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/10/15/albania-violent-protests-rock-tirana-for-third-straight-day"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Albania witnessed violent protests in Tirana for the third consecutive day. Demonstrators clashed with riot police, hurling stones, firecrackers and other objects. In response, the police used tear gas and water cannons. Fires erupted in the city center, consuming trees and a roadside structure. Footage shows protesters fleeing thick smoke, breaking through police barriers and retaliating with thrown tear-gas canisters. Stores and banks suffered damage, some were looted. Police reported extensive vandalism, including ATMs, cameras, vehicles and fencing. Burnt-out cars, shattered windows, and ruined offices were seen across Tirana. As the unrest continues, residents and workers began clearing debris. The protests, initially sparked by student grievances over university costs and quality, have evolved into a broader challenge to Prime Minister Edi Rama's government. The Flamingo movement, which opposes a luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner, has joined the students. Their demands include Rama's resignation over corruption allegations.",
  "summary": "Fires burn in central Tirana as protesters throw stones and police respond with tear gas and water cannon. Student-led demonstrations demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation enter their third day.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Anti-government protests sparked by Kushner-linked project swell in Albania",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/anti-government-protests-sparked-by-kushner-linked-project-swell-in",
        "published": "2026-10-15T16:12:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Albania’s PM dismisses calls to resign as student protests spread",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/albanias-pm-dismisses-calls-to-resign-as-student-protests-spread",
        "published": "2026-10-15T16:41:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Japan Today",
        "title": "Youths clash with police for a 3rd day in Albania’s anti-government protests",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/youths-clash-with-police-for-a-3rd-day-in-albanias-anti-government",
        "published": "2026-10-15T21:40:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Qatar Tribune",
        "title": "Violent student protests spread in Albania as unrest enters 3rd day",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/violent-student-protests-spread-in-albania-as-unrest-enters-3rd-day",
        "published": "2026-10-15T22:06:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}