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Tirana Supreme Court catches fire during violent protests
Violent protests in Tirana, Albania, have resulted in significant damage to state institutions. On the evening of October 17, 2026, demonstrators attacked the Supreme Court of Albania using fireworks and Molotov cocktails.
The resulting fire damaged the first floor of the Supreme Court building and reportedly spread to premises belonging to the Bank of Albania. Emergency services worked to contain the blaze and prevent it from reaching adjacent storage areas.
Clashes between protesters and police have led to multiple injuries among both groups. The unrest, which has been ongoing since Wednesday, is reportedly inspired by recent civil unrest in France. Witnesses described organized attacks involving masked individuals using incendiary devices to target the judicial building and nearby commercial property.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Multiple people, including police officers and protesters, were injured. www.flashback.org
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The protests have been ongoing since Wednesday and were reportedly inspired by unrest in France. www.flashback.org
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The fire spread to premises belonging to the Bank of Albania. www.flashback.org
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Protesters used fireworks and Molotov cocktails against buildings and police. www.flashback.org
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Supreme Court in Tirana caught fire following attacks with Molotov cocktails. www.flashback.org · fjala.al · tirananews.al · javanews.al