The smugglers' ship with 86 tons of cigarettes blocked and dismantled "Sotiriros", still a mystery The story of a police report VLORË - A series of police reports and testimonies collected by the police of Vlorë concerning the ship “Sotiriros”, which was seized with a large cargo of cigarettes, have raised many questions. The case remains unclear both as regards the ownership of the goods and the ship's true route. According to sources, the documentation presented contains obvious inconsistencies and does not explain how 86 tons of cigarettes were brought in and transported. The report mentions several people and port authorities, but without clarifying the final responsibilities. Investigations are continuing and the competent authorities are expected to issue an official version. The “Sotiriros” case has drawn great public attention because of suspicions of large-scale smuggling. View from Vlora

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Illegal houses are being demolished POGRADEC - On moral grounds and not? The operation to demolish constructions without permits continues in Pogradec as well. In recent days, the authorities have intervened to tear down several structures considered illegal. The affected residents have protested, demanding compensation and more time, while the municipality has argued that the actions are being carried out in implementation of urban law. The operation is expected to extend to other areas as well.

Foreign footballers are new players TIRANË - In a recent meeting, the Albanian Football Federation announced new disciplinary measures and fuller use of technical documentation for sanctioning cases. The decision aims to avoid disputes and increase transparency in the handling of problematic cases.

Two dead and two wounded Massacre on the border with Greece: 3 refugees killed ATHENS (AP) - Less than three weeks after the tragedy of Peshkëpi, Greek forces have killed three more refugees. The incident took place at a border crossing with Albania, when a Greek border patrol opened fire on a group of Albanians. The toll is: three dead and two seriously wounded. The victims are: Laert Kola, 24, from Tirana; Gëzim Kola, 25, from Tirana; and a third person still unidentified. It is reported that the two wounded were admitted to the hospital in Ioannina. According to the Greek news agency ANA, the Athens authorities justified the act by saying that the refugees did not obey the order to stop. Albanian sources have described the incident as a serious provocation and are demanding an official explanation. The incident has caused strong reactions in public opinion and has renewed tension on the Albanian-Greek border.

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