Students set fire to two rubbish bins outside Albania’s education ministry in Tirana
Police intervened quickly as protests continued under the “We will not forget” slogan.
Students protesting outside the Ministry of Education in Albania set two trash bins on fire on Durrës Road, near the ministry, according to Euronews Albania.
The incident happened during a demonstration that began at 14:00 on Saturday. A group of young protesters allegedly set fire to the two bins in Rrugë e Durrësit, and the flames were extinguished quickly after police intervened.
Protesters kept the rally going and carried the message “Ne nuk harrojmë,” which Euronews Albania rendered as “We will not forget.” Police were heavily present, with 700 officers on site to maintain order and security throughout the event.
The protest organizers said the demonstrations were continuing with the same demand raised in earlier protests, the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama and his government. Teachers and other supporters reportedly joined the students and marched alongside them.
Organizers said the new protest format will continue twice a week, every Wednesday and Saturday at 14:00.
Police action extinguished the fire, but no arrests or charges were reported in the available account.
Updated 14 November 2026: Added Euronews Albania details on the “We will not forget” slogan, the 700-officer police deployment, the call for Edi Rama’s resignation and the twice-weekly protest schedule.
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Euronews Albania