After several nights of clashes and tension, this evening outside the Prime Minister’s Office appeared calmer at first glance. However, there were still isolated episodes of tension on the ground, showing that the situation remains unstable.
Fewer clashes, but not complete calm
According to reporting from the scene, tonight’s protest moved at a slower pace compared with the previous nine days. However, this does not mean the tension has fully subsided.
Along the “Dëshmorët e Kombit” boulevard, various movements were recorded among groups of protesters, with episodes that went beyond a peaceful gathering.
Property damage and objects thrown toward the water cannon truck
A group of young protesters broke a flower pot, marking another episode of damage in the area near the Prime Minister’s Office.
There were also reports of protesters throwing stones and hard objects toward the police water cannon truck. At this stage, the information made public points to scattered incidents rather than a general escalation by the crowd.
Contrasting scenes within the same gathering
In sharp contrast to the tense episodes, other groups were seen near those involved in the incidents dancing and singing New Year songs.
This mixed picture makes the protest appear fragmented, with both festive moments and acts of confrontation coexisting in the same space.
Footage and reporting from the scene show an evening that was less heated than recent nights, but still far from completely calm. On the ground, a few isolated incidents were enough to keep tensions alive outside the seat of government.