<p>The fine – six times the average monthly salary – will apply to people present at violent protests, even if they don’t personally commit violent acts</p><p>Albania has introduced fines of more than $6,000 for demonstrators who participate in a protest that turns violent, even if they don’t personally commit violent acts, as the government tries to clamp down on the gatherings <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/15/albania-prime-minister-edi-rama-vows-not-to-resign-student-led-protests">calling for the prime minister’s resignation</a>.</p><p>The capital, Tirana, has been racked by months of anti-government protests that in recent days have deteriorated into <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/14/student-protests-tirana-albania-police-clashes">pitched battles between the security forces</a> and protesters.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/29/albania-protest-attendance-fine-law">Continue reading...</a>
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Albania imposes $6,000 fine for demonstrators present at a protest that turns violent
<p>The fine – six times the average monthly salary – will apply to people present at violent protests, even if they don’t personally commit violent acts</p><p>Albania has introduced fines of more than $6,000 for demonstrators who participate in a protest that turns violent, even if they don’t personally commit violent acts, as the government tries to clamp down on the gatherings <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/15/albania-prime-minister-edi-rama-vows-not-to-resign-student-led-protests">calling for the prime minister’s resignation</a>.</p><p>The capital, Tirana, has been racked by months of anti-government protests that in recent days have deteriorated into <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/14/student-protests-tirana-albania-police-clashes">pitched battles between the security forces</a> and protesters.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/29/albania-protest-attendance-fine-law">Continue reading...</a>