TIRANA

By Adem Hysi After accusations about the closing of the pyramid scheme, strained attention, the State Police again burns through the budget to calm the opposition, which continues to keep its resistance alive with public protests. The reports circulating about new appointments in the high structures of the state, but also about removals from office, have now become part of everyday political life. At the height of a tense situation, where a stronger reaction from the opposition is expected and where the government is trying to maintain institutional control, sudden moves also appear on the scene, raising suspicions of political backstage dealings and hidden interests. Many speak of a climate of pressure, of new confrontations and of efforts to shift public opinion away from the country’s real problems. People speak of dossiers, pursuits, investigations and confrontations at the highest levels of power. p. 7

Punishment of murder, the monopoly of crime A fixed office, bandanas with automatic weapons, attacks and control of areas — these are the everyday scenes described in this article about the public-order situation. According to reports, criminal groups have gained ground in several areas, openly challenging the authorities. At the center of the criticism is the police, which is accused of having allowed the gangs to grow stronger through incompetence or tolerance. The article mentions numerous cases of violence, intimidation of citizens, and the lack of an institutional response. In some parts, names of venues, vehicles and people are mentioned, but the image quality does not allow for full transcription. p. 9

p. 3 Ylli Vejsiu: I can also become chairman... if they propose me p. 3 Former minister Koçi: It weighed on me, it is becoming a show Albania in conflict p. 3

p. 2 Minister of Justice: Albania communicates it to business p. 7 Koço Kokëdhima: Fiscal amnesty, deviation and revolt p. 9 Vehbi Veliu: The idea of Medianti can lead the state into chaos p. 9 Orh[e] Albania