Albanian Students Clash With Police in Tirana
Student-led protests outside Albania’s Ministry of Education turned violent, with demonstrators throwing rocks and other debris as police used tear gas and water cannons; protesters were detained, officers and journalists were reported injured, and the building was damaged. Organizers cited university conditions, education costs, financial support and job prospects, while demonstrators also demanded the government’s removal and voiced broader anger over inequality.
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About Albana Koçiu
Albana Koçiu is an Albanian politician who served as the Minister of Internal Affairs of Albania from September 2025 to March 2026. She previously served as the Minister of Health and Social Protection from September 2023 to September 2025.
Everything about Albana Koçiu →- Occupation
- statesperson
- Position held
- Minister of Health and Social Welfare
- Citizenship
- Albania
- Born
- July 10, 1977