# Albanian police fire tear gas as protesters attack Education Ministry

Albanian police used tear gas against demonstrators in the capital after protesters attacked the Education Ministry building. The clashes mark an escalation in ongoing anti-government protests, adding pressure on the country's leadership.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/13/albanian-police-fire-tear-gas-at-protesters-as-education-ministry-attacked?traffic_source=rss) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:33:50 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/14/albanian-students-clash-with-police-as-they-protest-over-education-and-jobs?traffic_source=rss) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:14:17 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/14/fire-erupts-at-albanias-education-ministry-as-protests-enter-third-day?traffic_source=rss) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:23:20 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/15/albanian-ministry-of-justice-on-fire-as-education-protesters-riot?traffic_source=rss) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 03:30:42 +0000
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crwydey50xeno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:53:00 GMT
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2026/10/18/photos-antigovernment-protesters-clash-with-police-in-albanias-capital?traffic_source=rss) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:30:44 +0000