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Tirana Police has informed citizens about the security measures plan within the framework of the rally announced by the Democratic Party, which is expected to take place today, February 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM, in front of the Prime Minister's Office.
According to the authorities, due to the assessment of the risk of possible acts of violence following incidents recorded in previous protests, where masked individuals threw Molotov cocktails and pyrotechnics, no official approval was given for the rally to take place.
However, Police structures will be on the ground to guarantee public order and safety.
In this context, starting from 15:00 and until the end of the rally, vehicle traffic will be blocked on several main axes in the center of the capital. Specifically, movement will be restricted on the "Martyrs of the Nation" boulevard, from the Ministry of Interior to "Mother Teresa" Square, as well as on "Free Ukraine", "Papa John Paul II" and "Ismail Qemali" streets.
Police are urging citizens to avoid these road segments, use alternative routes, and report any cases of violent acts or violations of the law.
"Tirana/Representatives of the political entity Democratic Party of Albania have notified the Tirana Police of the holding of a rally, on 20.02.2026, at 18:00, in front of the Prime Minister's Office.
Based on the risk analysis and taking into account the fact that in the previous protest there were masked citizens who threw Molotov cocktails and pyrotechnics, injuring police officers, as well as from the information received that there may be violent actions in today's protest, the Tirana Police has responded to the political entity, stating that it does not take responsibility for the development of the rally.
Despite this, the Tirana Police has taken all measures, based on the law "On Gatherings", in order to guarantee order and security, in the event that the gathering takes place.
In implementation of these measures, today, movement will be restricted on several road axes/segments, specifically:
-From 15:00 on 20.02.2026, until the end of the rally, there will be a traffic jam on the "Martyrs of the Nation" boulevard, from the intersection near the Ministry of Interior to "Mother Teresa" Square, as well as on "Free Ukraine", "Papa John Paul II" and "Ismail Qemali" streets.
Depending on the development of the rally, there may be restrictions on vehicle traffic on other road axes. In case of blockage, to assist citizens who will be circulating on these axes, Tirana Police has taken measures to divert vehicle traffic to alternative routes.
"The Tirana Police appeal to citizens to avoid driving on the road axes that will be blocked and to use alternative routes, as well as to distance themselves and report any violent acts or any other illegality," the police announced.
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