The protest in Elbasan continued into its third day, but with lower participation compared with the previous two days. During the gathering, damage to several elements of public space was reported, while police intervened by escorting one person.
Fewer participants on the third day
The gathering began at around 11:00, and according to reports from the ground, the number of participants was lower than in the first days of the protest.
The drop in participation marks a noticeable change compared with the momentum the protest in Elbasan had at the start.
Damage to public spaces reported
During the march, damage to several urban elements was recorded. Among them were road sign posts, rubbish bins and benches.
The damage, at least according to reports from the ground, was concentrated in public spaces and not on private property or state buildings.
Police official version on the escorting
Police escorted an adult who is suspected of encouraging young people to use pyrotechnic devices during the protest.
Up to this stage, the authorities have made public only this version of the incident, without further details on the full circumstances of the escorting.
At the same time, no break-ins or damage to private businesses and state institutions have been reported.
The balance of the third day remains focused on the lower turnout, damage in public spaces and police intervention involving one person.