The also called student protests in Albania’s capital escalated further on Wednesday after demonstrators entered the Parliament Presidency building and set a fire inside, amid hours of rising tensions and clashes with police.

According to local reports, protesters gathered inside the building and chanted, “Burn it, burn it,” as unrest continued to spread across Tirana.

The latest incident follows several hours of confrontations between demonstrators and police, with reports of violence and damage to property at multiple locations across the capital.

Earlier during the demonstrations, a car and a motorcycle were set on fire near Tirana’s Pyramid, according to reports.

Police have responded to the escalating unrest with water cannons and tear gas in an effort to disperse protesters and contain the situation.

The demonstration has continued amid heightened tensions, with clashes and reports of property damage adding to concerns over public safety in the Albanian capital.

The full extent of the damage, as well as any possible injuries or arrests, has not yet been established in the information available.

The situation remains tense as authorities attempt to regain control and the student-led protest continues.