A diplomat: “It is artificial tension” The language traditionally strongest in the streets from Greece TIRANË — The first “shesat” are already circulating in the government and across the cities, and one of the new governments has made public part of the positions it has expressed on the emigration of Albanians and the political situation in the country. The ambassador of a Western country said that “it is artificial tension” and that the Albanian government is using the situation to gain time. The Albanian regime yesterday called on young people who want to leave to keep calm and not create incidents. According to some diplomatic sources, dissatisfaction is growing among young people and citizens. A diplomat said the crisis has been inflated and presented as larger than it really is. In the photo: Albanians talking next to a car. The Albanian regime on alert

SHKODËR / The massacre happened in 1990 Ten years in prison for causing a tragedy in its north SHKODËR — An ex-officer has been sentenced for the killing of six people in a caf[?]. According to the announcement, the घटना had occurred in 1990. The court decision was issued after reviewing the old case file and the evidence collected. In the courtroom, the circumstances of the conflict and the perpetrator’s severe psychological state were mentioned. The victims’ relatives called for the maximum sentence. The decision is expected to be appealed. In the photo: the former headquarters of the Central Committee in Shkodër

MONDO LACI TIRANË — “Why?” is the question circulating in the corridors of diplomacy and politics. Analysts believe that political revenge is taking the place of public debate. In several cities, incidents and verbal clashes have been reported. The article also addresses the role of the opposition and institutions in easing the conflict. According to the author, hate speech is being fueled by narrow interests and is hindering normalization. Continues on page 21

Surgical intervention on an aircraft TIRANË — (A.P.) Medical personnel at Rinas airport carried out an emergency intervention on board an aircraft. According to reports, the patient was stabilized before being transported to hospital. Doctors and emergency teams worked together with the crew. The event attracted the attention of passengers and airport staff.

TIRANË — A bus left the road and hit a traffic light. The vehicle suffered material damage, while no casualties have been reported. Police are investigating the circumstances of the accident. Signage is missing on the stretch where the incident occurred. Witnesses said the bus lost control on the bend.

For 6 months, 428 million lek TIRANË — (A.P.) Yesterday the revenues from the tourism sector for the first half of the year were made public. According to official data, revenues have reached 428 million lek. The report highlights the increase in the number of visitors and the improvement of services in some coastal areas and historic towns. The authorities hope for even higher results in the summer season.

An activity coincidentally overlaps with the dictator’s birthday anniversary GJIROKASTËR — (A.P.) The attempt by regime fanatics to revive the former tradition of the folklore festival was described by some observers as a sign of nostalgia. Preparations and discussions regarding the date of the event have been noted in the city. Some commentators stress that the overlap with the dictator’s birthday anniversary raises political questions. The organizers say the event is cultural in nature and has no other aims. The residents of Gjirokastër have received the event with mixed reactions.

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