Student protests turn violent in Albania amid unrest across Europe
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Thousands of students protested government corruption, rising education costs and limited job prospects in Albania as unrest continued for a second day on Wednesday. Protesters set government buildings ablaze and hurled objects at police in Tirana, prompting officers to use tear gas and water cannons. In France, high school students have blocked schools for weeks, demanding better facilities and more education funding. Meanwhile, students in Greece have established tent encampments to protest housing shortages and high costs. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalnews.ca?lang=en #GlobalNews
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