Albania: Fire at Education Ministry as students protest
Riot police deployed in the Albanian capital Tirana on the second day of student protests.
DW reports: Riot police deployed in the Albanian capital Tirana on the second day of student protests.
The sudden outbreak seemed at least somewhat reminiscent of the widespread demos in France courting international attention.
This world story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Education Ministry, Albanian and Tirana.
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- Education Ministry, Albanian, Tirana
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