The 5th day of protests closes – the balance is burdened by 59 injured, among them 34 policemen, 21 protesters and 4 passers-by
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Express Newspaper
17/10/2026 23:03
The revolt of young people and students in the capital has been closed during the late hours of Saturday evening, leaving behind an extremely heavy balance of injuries and material damage after the fiercest clashes recorded so far.
According to official data updated by the white shirts, the number of people who have sought medical help in Tirana hospitals has reached 59. The injured include 34 State Police officers, 21 protesters and 4 bystanders, including a minor.
On this fifth day of tensions, the main boulevard and secondary streets of the capital turned into a scene of clashes with Molotov bombs, tear gas, rubber bullets and setting fire to several institutional buildings and private businesses.
The mobilization of the elite RENEA guild around the Prime Minister’s Office testified to the highest degree of danger, while the organizers have warned that the popular revolt will continue during the next day, entering its sixth day.
