OCTOBER 16, 2026, 09:11\n\nElvana Gjata has spoken publicly about the protests and tensions seen in Tirana in recent days. In a message shared on Instagram, the singer expressed concern over the frustration felt by young people and over scenes of violence and damage in the capital.\n\nHER MESSAGE\n\nGjata supported the right to protest, raise one’s voice and join a civic demonstration. At the same time, she drew a clear boundary: public anger should not become destruction, arson or violence. She summarised that position with the appeal, “Protest, but do not destroy.”\n\nThe artist also addressed the government and political leaders, urging them to listen to young people’s concerns. She described the younger generation as the country’s future and argued that civic protest should demand change without harming the city or other people.\n\nWHAT HAS BEEN VERIFIED\n\nThe public response and the central substance of the message were reported on October 15 by several identifiable outlets, including Shekulli, Reporteri and Loki Magazine. ON MEDIA.AL does not present social-media likes or reactions by other personalities as proof that they oppose Gjata; without a direct statement, such an action does not establish their position.\n\nThe accompanying photograph is an archive image from an Elvana Gjata performance in Madrid in April 2025. It does not document the protest or her October 15, 2026 post.\n\nSOURCE — Instagram @gjataelvana: https://www.instagram.com/gjataelvana/ · Shekulli, October 15, 2026: https://shekulli.com.al/elvana-gjata-reagon-per-protesten-e-studenteve-protesto-ulerit-frymezo-por-mos-shkaterro-mos-digj-mos-dhuno-i27160 · Loki Magazine, October 15, 2026: https://lokimagazine.com/2026/10/15/postimi-i-elvana-gjates-per-protestat-shkakton-reagime-detaji-me-zhaklin-lekatarin-dhe-dea-mishel-merr-vemendjen/