PREVIEW

Students, university professors and other demonstrators take part in a nationwide student-led anti-government protest in Tirana, demanding political accountability and changes to the education system. The demonstration takes place outside the Ministry of Education, where protesters use political satire, costumes and symbolic gestures to express their opposition to the government of Prime Minister Edi Rama. Some demonstrators wear Halloween costumes and masks depicting political figures, while others display banners and slogans critical of the government. Tensions escalate into clashes as demonstrators throw stones, use slingshots and hurl petrol bombs toward police, while rubbish bins are set on fire. Police maintain a more restrained presence than during previous demonstrations, making limited use of water cannons and pepper spray. Students, university professors and other protesters continue their calls for political accountability and changes to the education system.