The protest in the capital was also accompanied by tensions outside the Ministry of Education building, where several garbage bins caught fire in another episode highlighting the escalation of the situation on the streets of Tirana.
Incidents outside the Ministry of Education
Incidents were recorded in the area opposite the Ministry of Education during the protest, as garbage bins were engulfed in flames.
Images from the scene show a tense situation at one of the points where protesters have gathered in the capital.
Protest in the capital accompanied by clashes
The incident comes amid protests taking place in Tirana, where in recent days clashes and damage to public property have been reported.
The escalation of the incidents raises questions over the management of the situation on the ground and the ability of institutions to prevent the protests from deteriorating.
Tensions rise in public spaces
The burning of the garbage bins is another sign of tension on the streets of the capital, in a climate where the protests are being accompanied by episodes that go beyond a peaceful gathering.
At this stage, public information remains limited only to the incident that took place outside the ministry and the facts reported about clashes in recent days.
The incident outside the Ministry of Education adds to the tally of protest-related incidents in Tirana.
In the absence of further official clarification, it remains unclear how the burning of the bins occurred and what measures have been taken on the ground.