### [2026-10-14](/feed/2026/10/14/index.md)

##### Flamingo Revolution
# Rioters attack government buildings, banks, businesses and other sites as anti-government protests erupt in Tirana, Albania. At least 23 police officers and six others are injured during the unrest, while 35 people are detained. President Bajram Begaj condemns the violence and appeals for calm across the nation. 




### Sources:

1. [AP](https://apnews.com/article/albania-protests-students-flamingo-edi-rama-0d94664379a2b470a1f7d95429c4e446)

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