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Violent Protests Erupt in Tirana Over Corruption Allegations

2/13/2026

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Thousands protested in Tirana, demanding Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku's resignation amid corruption allegations.
Balluku was indicted for favoritism in a construction tender and reinstated by the Constitutional Court despite outcry.
Protests turned violent as opposition supporters threw rocks and Molotov cocktails, injuring at least 16 people and resulting in 13 arrests, complicating Albania's EU membership aspirations.

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Thousands protested in Tirana, demanding Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku's resignation amid corruption allegations.
Balluku was indicted for favoritism in a construction tender and reinstated by the Constitutional Court despite outcry.
Protests turned violent as opposition supporters threw rocks and Molotov cocktails, injuring at least 16 people and resulting in 13 arrests, complicating Albania's EU membership aspirations.