Student protesters attack government buildings in Tirana
Thousands of students in Albania are calling for better university conditions and job prospects, but buildings have been set on fire in the unrest.
According to BBC News, thousands of students in Albania are calling for better university conditions and job prospects, but buildings have been set on fire in the unrest.
This world story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Tirana and Albania.
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- United Kingdom · Europe
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- Tirana, Albania
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- World
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