Student protests in Tirana escalated into violence, resulting in 16 arrests and 20 injuries, including a 19-year-old with a broken leg. Masked protesters attacked government buildings and businesses, setting fires. The 'Partizani' school initiated a class boycott, and concerns were raised over police violence against journalists. Four police officers and a police station head were suspended for investigation.

BalkanWeb: Student protests and police violence in Tirana; 'Partizani' school boycotts…

Students at the 'Partizani' school in Tirana are boycotting classes following protests and alleged police violence.

Shqiptarja.com: Violent protests in Tirana: 16 protesters arrested

Nine hours of violence occurred in Tirana's streets, resulting in 16 protesters being arrested and 20 injured, including a 19-year-old with a broken leg. Masked protesters attacked the Municipality, Ministry of Education, and businesses, setting fires. A special group will investigate police…

Reporter.al: Student protest in Tirana met with clashes with police

A student protest in Tirana escalated into clashes with the police.

BalkanWeb: Tirana in flames: Clashes between police and protesters injure 16 students

Clashes between police and protesters in Tirana have resulted in 16 students being injured.

Shqiptarja.com: Masked protesters set fires at Municipality, attack Ministry of Education

Masked protesters ignited flares at the Municipality, attacked the Ministry of Education, destroyed businesses, and set fires in Tirana's streets, clashing with police.

Top Channel: Injuries in Violent Protest, Trauma Chief Discusses 19-Year-Old's Condition

Several individuals were injured in a violent protest, with the head of the Trauma Emergency stating there were no fatalities, but the condition of a 19-year-old is the most severe.

BalkanWeb: SafeJournalists: Police violence against journalists in Tirana raises alarm

The SafeJournalists network is raising an alarm over repeated and disproportionate use of force by police against journalists in Tirana.

Shqiptarja.com: 19-year-old breaks leg: Police officers suspended

A 19-year-old injured protester, claiming he was just passing by, suffered a broken leg and requires surgery. Four police officers and the head of order at police station no. 1 have been suspended pending investigation.

Prime Minister Edi Rama, Chairman of the Socialist Party of Albania, postponed an expanded meeting of the party's parliamentary group, originally scheduled for today, to tomorrow.

Top Channel: Rama Postpones Parliamentary Group Meeting

Prime Minister Rama has postponed the expanded meeting of the Socialist Party's parliamentary group, originally scheduled for today at the Palace of Brigades, to tomorrow.

BalkanWeb: Albania's Prime Minister announces expanded group meeting for PS

Albanian Prime Minister Rama has announced an expanded meeting of the Socialist Party (PS) group.

The General Directorate of Investigations for Serious Crimes (GJKKO) is facing paralysis due to an ongoing boycott, which is jeopardizing pre-trial detention deadlines and defendants' rights. In a related development, GJKKO has ordered free legal aid for Erion Veliaj, the Mayor of Tirana, who remains in office despite being in pre-trial detention on corruption allegations.

Reporter.al: GJKKO orders free legal aid for Erion Veliaj

The General Directorate of Investigations for Serious Crimes (GJKKO) has decided to provide free legal aid to Erion Veliaj.

Reporter.al: Boycott paralyzes GJKKO, risks pre-trial detention deadlines and defendants'…

A boycott has paralyzed the General Directorate of Investigations for Serious Crimes (GJKKO), jeopardizing pre-trial detention deadlines and the rights of defendants.

In Shkodra, a man attempted to murder his former friend on a football field, but the pistol malfunctioned. The motive for the attack reportedly stems from a five-year-old dispute over a woman.

BalkanWeb: Shkodra tragedy: Attempted murder of ex-friend over a past dispute

A man in Shkodra attempted to murder his former friend on a football field; the pistol malfunctioned. The conflict originated five years ago over a woman.