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Anti-government demonstrations take place in Tirana, Albania. Four people died from gunshots, allegedly fired from armed police protecting the Prime Minister's office.

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2011 Albanian opposition demonstrations

Protests against government corruption and poverty throughout Albania

The 2011 Albanian opposition demonstrations were a series of anti-government protests in cities around Albania following 18 months of political conflict over alleged electoral fraud by the opposition. A video surfaced which portrayed the deputy prime minister arranging a corrupt…
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Tirana

Capital city of Albania

Tirana is the capital and largest city of Albania. It is located in the centre of the country, enclosed by mountains and hills, with Dajti rising to the east and a slight valley to the northwest overlooking the Adriatic Sea in the distance. It is among the wettest and sunniest…
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January 21

Day of the year

January 21 is the 21st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 344 days remain until the end of the year.
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