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Now Albania has reached that inevitable point of decline where the economy is derailed by the road, just as by the roundabout. Now Albania has reached that inevitable point of decline where the economy is paralyzed by the road of uncertainty, where corruption dominates and crime flourishes and steals. Albania seemed dead in every respect on the eve of the donors' conference in Brussels. All expectations for another foreign financial and economic administration vanished in a few days, to be replaced by the nightmare of the continuing conditions that the Albanian State has imposed on itself, on those in power and on the government. Power has fallen into the trap of inexplicable actions, which lead toward the destabilization of public order even though there is no sign at all of any departure from the seat of power. All politics and all evils are being dealt with through empty talk, with the amnesty of thefts and with the preaching of evil. For the left, the amnesty light is green, but I and the blocked city see the road of failure that leads to catastrophe. The new government headed by Pandeli Majko came onto the scene with a full credential of responsibility, holidays, statements, arrogance and promises. Given the way the country is going, immediate measures must be taken, otherwise all foreign funds will be lost. The Stability Pact needs a state capable of governing, not a country in a state of anarchy. P. 6

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Godo: The referendum should decide on the death penalty P. 3

Raqi: No minister for criminals ruthless [?] P. 3

Bushati: The referendum should decide on the death penalty P. 3

Nano - Majko - Meta, attack to energize supporters P. 7

The army gives an ultimatum P. 5

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