310 Injured Since Protests Began in Albania, Including 191 Police Officers, Health Ministry Says

A total of 310 people have been injured since protests began in Albania on October 13, according to the latest figures released by the Ministry of Health, with police officers accounting for the majority of those hurt.

The ministry reported that 191 State Police officers, 88 protesters and 31 bystanders have sustained injuries during the demonstrations.

Medical assistance was also provided to several people on Sunday, October 19, as tensions continued in the Albanian capital.

At the University Trauma Hospital in Tirana, four bystanders sought medical treatment. One, identified as a representative of international media, was discharged after receiving care and was reported to be out of life-threatening danger. Another injured bystander also left the hospital following treatment, while two others remain under examination.

Meanwhile, three people received medical assistance at the “Mother Teresa” University Hospital Center (QSUT): a police officer, a minor participating in the protest and a media representative. All three were reported to be in stable condition.

The figures were included in a Health Ministry update issued at 9 p.m. on October 19, 2026, providing the latest official account of injuries linked to the protests.

The demonstrations, which began on October 13, have been marked by clashes between protesters and police, the use of tear gas and reports of Molotov cocktails being thrown during confrontations.