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Tirana Protests Erupt Over Corruption Allegations Against Deputy PM

2/11/2026

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On February 10, 2026, protests in Tirana intensified as demonstrators clashed with police, demanding the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku over corruption allegations.
Protesters threw petrol bombs, prompting police to deploy water cannons.
The unrest stems from Balluku's indictment for allegedly manipulating public tenders, which she denies.
The Special Prosecution Office seeks to lift Balluku's parliamentary immunity for arrest, with the vote timing uncertain.

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On February 10, 2026, protests in Tirana intensified as demonstrators clashed with police, demanding the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku over corruption allegations.
Protesters threw petrol bombs, prompting police to deploy water cannons.
The unrest stems from Balluku's indictment for allegedly manipulating public tenders, which she denies.
The Special Prosecution Office seeks to lift Balluku's parliamentary immunity for arrest, with the vote timing uncertain.