Albania: Activists to protest the cost of living increases in Tirana July 7

Event

Opposition activists will protest in central Tirana July 7 to denounce rising fuel prices and cost of living increases. Participants will gather outside the Prime Minister's Office from 19:00. The action is to denounce rising fuel prices and cost of living increases. Attendance will likely be in the hundreds.

Additional police will likely deploy to monitor the event. Large crowds and associated security measures, including possible road closures and movement restrictions, could prompt localized business and transport disruptions. The action is likely to pass off peacefully though isolated clashes with security services cannot be ruled out, particularly if activists attempt to breach any security cordons.

Advice

Avoid the demonstration as a routine security precaution and to mitigate associated disruptions Heed instructions from security services and leave the area at the first sign of a confrontation. Check for transport disruptions before beginning journeys and allow extra time for travel in the affected area.