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Gazeta Shqiptare

e hënë, 28 maj 1993

Did the arrested diplomat help 2 Serbs?

The mysterious person from the ship «Nitos K.» comes to light Izet çovani of Sulejman Lami Izet çovari of Sulejman Lamit TIRANA (A.P) — The order to detain the two Serbs by the Albanian police on the ship «Nitos K.» was issued by the Tirana prosecutor's office. According to its sources, the detention of the two Serbs, Ninos K. and Milos K., on the ship «Nitos K.» was not merely a coincidence. Late on Sunday evening, at 11:00 p.m., the Tirana prosecutor received information that two Serbian citizens were trying to leave Albania on a Greek ship. An inspection of the vessel was immediately ordered. Police sources say that both Serbs had entered Albania illegally at the beginning of May. They were first sheltered in Durrës and later in Tirana. Other sources confirm that during their stay in the capital they had contacts with Albanian citizens and with an Albanian diplomat. For this very reason, the investigation is also being extended in this direction. The identity of the diplomat is not officially disclosed, but it is believed that he helped with their sheltering and possible departure. Meanwhile, the third person who was on board the ship and who has been called the "mysterious person" is also being investigated. According to sources, he got off before the inspection and left in an unknown direction. The Albanian police questioned the crew of the ship and the Greek captain. Several documents have been seized and the vessel's route is being verified. According to preliminary investigations, the two Serbs do not appear to have entered through official border crossings. This has strengthened suspicions of a support network and the involvement of various people. Official sources are not giving further details yet, limiting themselves to the statement that the case is under investigation. In Tirana, their arrest has aroused great interest because of possible links to diplomatic circles and the tensions of the time in the region. Public opinion is waiting to learn whether the arrested diplomat played an active role in this story or whether his name was mentioned only during the initial investigations.
Sulejman Lami Ninos K. Milos K. Tiranë Shqipëri Durrës

"Here is my recipe for unemployment"

By the person who lowers loan interest rates, Samir Zeqiri Banka Italo Shqiptare State of the Banka Italo-shqiptare CALO BOLLINO TIRANA — Samir Zeqiri says that the Albanian government makes extensive use of the heads of important institutions and that the employment problem has become one of the country's greatest concerns. According to him, lowering loan interest rates and encouraging private enterprise can have a direct impact on the creation of new jobs. He explains that the Albanian economy needs concrete credit policies and a safer climate for investment. According to him, unemployment is not fought only with administrative measures, but with support for business and production. In this context, the role of banks and financial institutions is essential. Zeqiri stresses that a more balanced relationship must be created between the state and the private sector, so that economic initiative does not remain blocked by bureaucracy. He also considers support for farming and small trade necessary. These, he says, are links that can absorb the unemployed workforce more quickly.
Samir Zeqiri Calo Bollino Tiranë Shqiptare

"It is a very difficult matter"

Izet çovari of Sulejman Lamit TIRANA (A.P.) — "Yesterday morning I went to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to meet Mr. S. Lami, but I did not find him in the office. A person from the ministry told me that he was not there. Later I learned that the case of the two Serbs is extremely difficult and that no details could be given." This is how a source close to the ministry spoke, emphasizing that at this stage everything is being handled with great care. According to him, the procedures are still underway and any hasty statement could harm the investigation. He added that every contact the detainees may have had in Tirana and Durrës is being checked. The source refused to comment on whether there is involvement at diplomatic levels, but hinted that the investigation does not rule out any lead.
S. Lami Tiranë Durrës

An Albanian ship is blocked in Greece

Crew left in limbo TRIME — The Albanian ship «[?]» with a crew of seven has been blocked in a Greek port because of the lack of proper documents. Sources close to the maritime authorities said the crew is being held while the administrative status of the vessel is clarified. According to the initial reports, the crew members have not been able to return to Albania immediately. There have also been shortages of supplies, which have made their stay even more difficult. The Albanian authorities are expected to intervene to solve the problem, while relatives have expressed concern for the sailors' fate.
Greqi Shqipëri

Paid 25 lekë for the removal of unwanted indjeve

In the eyes of a curious bio booklet about sex education Unclear news [?] TIRANA — A small notice published at the bottom of the page has attracted attention because of its unusual content. The text spoke of "the removal of unwanted indjeve" for the sum of 25 lekë, using unclear language and leaving room for different interpretations. The reactions were immediate, especially because the notice appeared to be related to sex education or intimate services. It is not known who commissioned it, nor whether it was a serious advertisement or a provocation. Sources close to the editorial office said that the origin of the notice and the way it was inserted into the page layout are being verified.
Tiranë

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