Today, the opposition holds its next protest in front of Tirana City Hall. The State Police, through an announcement, has given details about the measures taken for the gathering, which will start at 11:00.
The Blues of Tirana inform that there will be a temporary traffic jam on the main boulevard.
Police announcement:
The State Police informs that it has taken organizational and operational measures to guarantee public order and safety during a rally requested by the "Alliance for the Protection of the Theater", the next day, on May 14, 2024 , 10:00 a.m., near Tirana City Hall. In implementation of the plan of measures, the State Police announces that, the next day, from 09:30 onwards, there will be a temporary blockage of the circulation of vehicles, on the main boulevard near the Municipality of Tirana. For this reason, we suggest that alternative routes be used until the end of the rally, such as the Middle Ring and the Great Ring.
During several previous gatherings, held by the Alliance for the Protection of the Theatre, in the square in front of the Tirana City Hall, repeated cases of opposition to the police forces, the use and throwing of Molotov cocktails and other objects, in the direction of the Tirana City Hall, were recorded. seriously endangering the lives and health of police officers and the participants in the gatherings themselves.
The Tirana Local Police Directorate fully respects the right of citizens to organize and participate in peaceful gatherings. The police repeat the call to the organizers, leaders and participants in the gatherings to respect the law and distance themselves from any act of violence.