Morning BriefingThursday, October 22, 2026

Chaos in Parliament as protest reaches day 10

The first plenary session since the protests ends with snatched microphones and a vote by raised cards, while university lecturers march on Parliament. Rama is in Budva for the Berlin Process, Witkoff meets Putin, and the euro falls to another record low.

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ParliamentOctober 22, 11:17
Chaos in Parliament: podium blocked, vote by raised cards
Why it mattersFlamur Noka took Taulant Balla’s microphone and the opposition blocked the podium, while Peleshi moved the session straight to a vote. An interpellation on police conduct was first on the agenda, but reports from the chamber do not show whether it took place.
PoliticsOctober 22, 10:56
Lecturers march on Parliament
Why it mattersOn the 10th day of the protest, lecturers set off from the Polytechnic toward Parliament, and medical students announced they are joining. The union says it will gather again on Friday at 10 a.m.
DiplomacyOctober 22, 11:24
U.S. lawmakers call for de-escalation
Why it mattersAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ritchie Torres condemned the violence against protesters. Their reaction adds to calls from the U.N. and the OSCE, while Reporters Without Borders publishes a list of journalists attacked during the protests.
DiplomacyOctober 22, 11:22
Rama in Budva for the Berlin Process
Why it mattersChancellor Merz urged the region’s leaders to avoid hate speech, while Kurti asked for candidate status for Kosovo. The summit comes amid the most serious domestic crisis of the Rama government.
EuropeOctober 21, 19:10
Witkoff meets Putin; Russia strikes Kyiv overnight
Why it mattersAfter more than three hours of talks in St. Petersburg, the Kremlin said it is ready “in principle” for negotiations. That same night, Russian strikes killed seven people in Ukraine and damaged the Kyiv metro.
MarketsOctober 21, 13:00
Euro falls to 90.74 lek, a new record low
Why it mattersThe strong lek eases euro loans and imports but weighs on exporters, tourism and families that rely on remittances. If you receive money from abroad, every cent less means fewer lek in your pocket.

That's it for today. The briefing is put together by the ANN newsroom every morning. Have a tip? Write to us.

Number of the day

10years in prison

The sentence for Millorad Gjokoviq for war crimes in Ozdrim, near Peja, handed down Wednesday.

“Today is the 10th day that Albania is experiencing the most powerful student movement”
Belind Këlliçi, Democratic Party (PD) lawmaker, in Parliament

What's ahead

TodayThursdayAarhus vs. Egnatia in the Conference League, 9 p.m.Thursday, Oct. 22
TomorrowFridayUniversity lecturers protest again, 10 a.m.Friday, Oct. 23
Tomorrow“LA RREMË” theater festival in PristinaOct. 23–24
In 2 daysSaturdayEslin Kurti in the Junior Eurovision final in MaltaSaturday, Oct. 24
In 2 daysSaturdayVllaznia vs. Tirana at the Loro Boriçi stadium, 6:30 p.m.Saturday, Oct. 24
In 3 daysSnap parliamentary elections in SerbiaOct. 25