From Tepelena the PS leader in the scandal room "Arsidi brought Government here" TIRANA [?] - Calmly, but apparently psychologically shattered, Fatos Nano continued yesterday before the court to make his statements, reinforcing the conviction that the charges against him are completely unfounded. At least this is the truth that seeks to emerge from yesterday’s testimony. He calmly clarified many dark moments related to his activity as prime minister, explained under what circumstances he had decided to become involved in the project of the Italian giant ENEL, and how he had understood that behind this affair stood several Albanian and Italian speculators. Nano stated that all his actions had been in the service of defending the interests of the Albanian country. After the failure of this affair, about which he had informed President Berisha, Nano decided to end his cooperation with the Italian company. He then described his conflict with several senior officials, stating that there had been pressure, interference and manipulation in this matter. During yesterday’s hearing he tried to clarify the relations he had with government people and with several foreign intermediaries. At the end of his statement Nano appeared convinced that he would manage to prove his innocence. Fatos Nano left the court room accompanied by his lawyers and was received with interest by those present. (inside) Fatos Nano during his hearing (photo Hyqsiman)

At Degeno Durrës, chaos, delight "Can be for the desired and quick one" [?] At Degeno [?] Durrës, chaos, delight "Can be for the desired and quick one" [?] TIRANA - Clane set the name, it may be called anything, but it does not look clear. The team [?] in question entered the match determined to win and in the end succeeded. In a tense game, with good moments of play, the team scored in the last minutes and secured qualification. The coach said he was pleased with the performance, while the fans celebrated for a long time. The chronicle mentions many chances, hard tackles and a fiery sporting atmosphere. (inside) Musa, "golden" attack

FATOS BAXHAKU TIRANA - In the criticism he made yesterday of the Italian film "Lamerica", writer Ismail Kadare described it as a gigantic fraud on Albania. According to him, the film creates a false image of Albanians and of their history. Kadare stressed that art should not distort the reality of a nation, especially when it concerns a small country like Albania. He added that the film has chosen the path of exaggeration and distortion of the truth. Kadare’s statement was received with great interest in cultural circles. (inside) Ismail Kadare

Fatos Nano will give his testimony during today’s hearing. The main witness is being held under strong security measures and is expected to appear before the court. According to sources, the next hearing could be decisive for the course of the trial. (inside)

Drugs shook Albania? In the midst of humanitarian aid An Italian trader was waiting for 103 kilograms of cocaine TIRANA - A drug squad and the police have arrested in Durrës an Italian trader who was waiting for a large quantity of cocaine, hidden according to the investigation among humanitarian aid supplies. This concerns 103 kilograms of cocaine. The investigations are continuing to uncover the full trafficking network and his collaborators in Albania and Italy. The narcotic is suspected to have been brought into the country under the cover of aid shipments. The case is considered one of the biggest blows against drug trafficking. (inside)

"They changed the decision" TIRANA - Using documents presented yesterday, Zef Brozi contested the claims made against him and declared that the decision had been changed unilaterally. In his response he presented letters and evidence that, according to him, refute the accusations. The case has aroused great interest because of the involvement of the justice institutions. (inside)

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