“We Stand With You, Don’t Damage Our Business”: Durrës Pastry Shop Sends Message to Young Protesters

 A pastry shop in Durrës, Albania, has expressed support for the ongoing youth protests while urging demonstrators to protect local businesses and private property.

 

“We are with you, don’t damage our business,” reads a message displayed at the shop, conveying solidarity with the young protesters while appealing to them to exercise caution during demonstrations.

The message comes as protests continue in Durrës and other Albanian cities, with Tirana remaining at the centre of the unfolding events.

During the demonstrations, damage to road infrastructure and several businesses near areas where clashes have occurred has been reported, raising concerns among local business owners about the potential economic consequences of the unrest.

The pastry shop’s message reflects a delicate balance for local businesses: supporting young people and their demands while protecting the livelihoods and property of those who operate in the affected areas.

Rather than opposing the demonstrations, the owners are conveying a straightforward appeal — that support for the protesters’ cause should not come at the expense of businesses that may have no direct involvement in the political dispute.

As demonstrations continue, the message from Durrës serves as a reminder that peaceful protest and respect for private property can go hand in hand.