The student protest in Tirana has crossed borders, gaining international media attention. Reuters reported on Tuesday's demonstration, which was accompanied by tensions and clashes between protesters and police in front of the Ministry of Education. According to the agency, bricks and concrete blocks were thrown at the ministry building during the protest, while police used tear gas and water cannon to disperse the crowd.
Reuters also focuses on the reasons for the protest. International media reports that students have raised concerns about conditions at universities, the costs of higher education, the lack of financial support and the difficulties of finding employment after graduation. The report also includes testimonies from participants, who speak of social inequality and a deepening gap between the rich and the poor. Reuters places the protest in Tirana in a broader European context, linking it to a wave of student activism in several countries on the continent. As an example, the agency cites recent protests in France, where young people have demanded improved conditions in educational institutions.
