. The Shkodër trial, a millstone around the neck of Albanian justice. Today marks the seventh April 2 since the Shkodër massacre, when the democratic changes exacted the price of the lives of four Shkodër martyrs and left dozens of innocent Shkodër residents wounded. The tragic event, shrouded in fog and alibis, has—whether by order or through professional incompetence—left the executioners of Arben Broci, Bujar Bishanaku, Nazmi Kryeziu and Besnik Ceba unnamed. Criminal forces surrounded Shkodër’s youth, seeking to hold fragile Albanian democracy hostage. The judicial process spanned two political powers, two presidents and five governments. More on page 3.

Socialists crucify Çeka. Fino is coming. Coalition in doubt Dritëro Agolli: Nano’s officials are pleasure-seekers; they want to do it all: drink, women and power Forgery scandal at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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Begeja: Dismissals, an end to feuds in the PS DBSH: Don’t be deceived by the PD Local elections postponed; there is no money Pages 3–4 Shkodër, 7 years after April 2 Three bullets hit a mother with a baby at her breast Police walk into an ambush; chief wounded A girl finds her mother after 19 years The Kodoshes abduct the girl from her father’s arms Pages 6–7 Zani Çaus(h)i celebrates in prison Montenegrin cigarettes in Vlorë CEA accused; Division XXI, a protective umbrella for government officials’ smuggling Incident between VEFA creditors and administrators VEFA cashier: Arapi on trial Pages 5, 8, 9