Accused of “misappropriation and abuse” Alia ends up in prison The entire former PPSH politburo is in cells TIRANA — Former president of the republic, Ramiz Alia, was transferred yesterday to Tirana Prison No. 313 after the Court of Cassation decided to keep him in pretrial detention. Also yesterday, former members of the Politburo entered the prison cells: Hekuran Isai, Simon Stefani, Muho Asllani and Prokop Murra. THE HIGH DECISION — from Thursday’s hearing, which continued yesterday as well, a new wave of arrests came within the ranks of the former leadership of the PPSH and the communist state. The decision regarding Ramiz Alia was received with great interest, while it was announced that the four other former members are facing charges of “misappropriation and abuse of socialist property on a large scale.” TIRANA — 31 former high-ranking officials of the communist dictatorship have appeared before Albanian justice. For three of them, Alia, Isai and Stefani, the court ordered arrest in prison, while for the others various security measures were imposed. The arrest and remand in custody of the former president took place behind closed doors. Sources said the decision was made on the basis of investigation materials and evidence of abuses with state funds during the final years of the regime. It was also said that the investigations would continue into other matters. TIRANA — “Alia: ‘I would end up in a political trial’” The Italian press and Albanian forums have also commented on this, in connection with the arrest of the former communist leader. Alia declared that his arrest was politically motivated, while the Albanian authorities presented the case as a criminal proceeding for abuse of public property. The decision has been met with mixed reactions in public opinion. Some call it a necessary step toward breaking with the past, while others see it as delayed justice. There has been a great deal of movement in the courtrooms and corridors, with relatives, lawyers and journalists. Some of those detained appeared calm, while others refused to comment. The trial is expected to continue with further hearings. The house where the servant, Kamis Alija, the former president, stayed, in an archive photo

TIRANA — (d.a.) — Yesterday morning, during the court session, it was announced that several other former senior officials had also been arrested. Among the names mentioned were former members of the state and party apparatus, against whom charges of abuse, favoritism and misappropriation of property are pending. It became clear that the arrests are part of a broader investigative operation and that their files will be handled by the judicial authorities. According to sources, the detainees will face questions about economic decisions made in the late 1980s and early 1990s. There was a great deal of movement in the court premises, while the public waited curiously for the new names. Some of the family members were seen worried. Meanwhile, the lawyers asked that the proceedings be conducted transparently.

TIRANA — In his first reactions after being taken into custody, Ramiz Alia let it be understood that the case against him had political overtones. He stated that he was convinced that, sooner or later, he would end up in a “political trial.” According to accounts from those who had contact with him, Alia did not hide his surprise at the breadth of the investigations and the number of officials involved. He asked that the process be handled according to the law and without influence from the political climate of the moment. However, the prosecutor’s office insisted that the charges are criminal in nature and are linked to the misappropriation and abuse of state property. The investigations continue.

His wife, injured in the stomach, is in hospital SHKODËR — (ar-a) — Near the city of Shkodër, a serious incident was recorded in which a police officer was killed, while his wife was wounded in the stomach. According to local sources, revenge is suspected as the motive. The incident has shocked public opinion in the city. The police have opened an investigation and are searching for the perpetrators. Various witnesses have given different versions of the circumstances of the attack. First aid was given to the injured woman and she was then taken to hospital. The authorities said they will increase security measures and are checking the family’s previous conflicts.

In the house of Çelmir of Kallurë TIRANA — (d.a.) — A summer school will be set up in Tirana for students and young people, with the aim of developing educational and cultural activities during the summer season. The organizers said the initiative will be open to participants from different backgrounds and aims to encourage communication and learning. According to the announcement, the school will have courses, lectures and special meetings. The program is expected to be supported by several institutions and associations. Further details will be made known in the coming days.

TIRANA — The relevant panel has upheld a decision that sends Lajetë Beqiri to prison. After reviewing the file, the Court of Appeal rejected the request to change the security measure. The defense lawyers said they would pursue other legal avenues, while the judicial authorities argued that there are sufficient elements for the continuation of pretrial detention. The case has drawn public attention. Along with the decision, it was announced that the investigations are not yet closed and that other procedural developments may follow.

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VEMO HADËR FRANË — The technical challenges of television signal broadcasting have made it possible for even the most remote areas to receive transmissions. Residents say this has changed their daily lives and brought more information. TIRANA — (v.j.) — At a time when attention is focused on political developments, in other areas small but meaningful changes continue to be recorded in everyday life. Citizens mention the television signal as one of them. From Albania a s'doket [?]